Latest update: 13/02/2010 

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Glorious Afghan XI qualify for World Twenty20

Glorious Afghan XI qualify for World Twenty20

Afghanistan's cricket team have defeated hosts United Arab Emirates at a qualifying event in Dubai to reach their first major tournament, the World Twenty20 finals in the West Indies.

By News Wires (text)
 

AFP - Afghanistan's fairytale story in the world of cricket continued on Saturday as they defeated hosts United Arab Emirates to reach their first major tournament, the World Twenty20 finals in the West Indies which runs from April 30 to May 16.

The Afghans won by four wickets, restricting UAE to 100-9 off their 20 overs - Mohammad Nabi taking 3-17 - and then reaching their target in 19.3 overs with opener Noor Ali topscoring with 38 not out.

It is a remarkable feat by the Afghans - most of whom learnt to play cricket in refugee camps over the Pakistan border - as they were in the fifth division of the world cricket league just two years ago.

Afghanistan, who showed their talent when they came within one place of reaching the 2011 World Cup finals, will play either Ireland or The Netherlands in Saturday's tournament final.

 

Date created : 13/02/2010 
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