Afghanistan Qualifies for T20 WC

Afghanistan will contest a major cricket tournament for the first time after the country qualified for the 2010 Twenty20 World Cup.
The Afghans beat United Arab Emirates by four wickets in Saturday’s 20-over match to reach the final of a qualifying tournament. The battle-scarred nation will now play Ireland or the Netherlands, but Afghanistan’s place in the World Cup in the West Indies in May is already assured as both finalists qualify.

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The UAE were restricted to 100-9 and Afghanistan opening batsman Noor Ali finished unbeaten on 38 as a victory total of 101 was clinched with three balls to spare.
Afghanistan’s ascent in world cricket has been rapid since gaining affiliate membership of the International Cricket Council in 2001.