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They were dancing in the streets - Hamid Hassan

Hamid Hassan is still soaking up the achievements of the weekend when he helped Afghanistan qualify for the ICC World Twenty20 as they won the qualifying event in Dubai

15-Feb-2010•Andrew McGlashan

Afghanistan look to upset the big boys

After an astonishing run of victories in Dubai lifted them into this year's ICC World Twenty20, a jubilant Afghanistan team has now set their sights on upsetting some of the leading cricket nations in the Caribbean

14-Feb-2010•Cricinfo staff

Afghanistan crowned qualifying kings

Afghanistan finished the tournament in style cantering to victory over Ireland in the final by eight wickets

13-Feb-2010•Cricinfo staff

Ireland rout Netherlands to reach World Twenty20

Tournament favourites Ireland have marched through to the World Twenty20 after thumping Netherlands by 65 runs

13-Feb-2010•Sahil Dutta

Afghanistan pip UAE to qualify for World Twenty20

With their fairytale mission resting on the game, Afghanistan held their nerve to overcome a tenacious UAE side in a low-scoring thriller and take their place in the World Twenty20 that starts in May

13-Feb-2010•Cricinfo staff

Cusack and O'Brien inspire Ireland win

UAE crashed to defeat against Ireland, losing five wickets for 14 runs to end their unbeaten record in the tournament and leave Ireland on the verge of qualifying for the World Twenty20

12-Feb-2010•Cricinfo staff

Netherlands seal four-wicket win

Afghanistan's dream of a place at the World Twenty20 was placed on standby after their defeat to Netherlands at Dubai International stadium.

12-Feb-2010•Cricinfo staff

Ireland's team performance scuppers Scotland

Ireland completed a 37-run win to ensure their progress to the Super Fours stage after Scotland collapsed on either side of a threatening partnership between Kyle Coetzer and Gordon Drummond.

11-Feb-2010•Cricinfo staff

Netherlands through to Super Fours

Kenya's fall from Associate powerhouse to also-rans continued with their seven-wicket defeat to Netherlands at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

11-Feb-2010•Cricinfo staff

'We are the Rocky of world cricket' - Hamid Hassan

Afghanistan's battle against adversity during their rise up the cricket ranks has all the makings of a Hollywood script

11-Feb-2010•Cricinfo staff

Afghanistan beat USA to progress

Afghanistan continued their superb form in this tournament, sealing a 29-run victory over USA to maintain their unbeaten run and secure passage to the Super Fours

11-Feb-2010•Cricinfo staff

Superb UAE win three out of three

UAE had already qualified to the Super Fours before this match but there was no letting up in their final league game, whipping Canada by 42 runs to send them home winless

11-Feb-2010•Cricinfo staff

Afghanistan meet USA in politically charged encounter

As a sporting nation, the USA sets itself apart from the rest of the world with its insular focus on homegrown pursuits such as baseball and American football. When it does venture outside its own sporting bubble, it often finds itself caught up in politi

10-Feb-2010•The Preview by Liam Brickhill

UAE progress after second win

Naeemuddin Aslam and Khurram Khan's perfectly-timed run chase took UAE to their second win in as many matches as they overcame a strong Netherlands total in the World Twenty20 Qualifier in Dubai to book a place in the Super Fours

10-Feb-2010•Cricinfo staff

USA sink to 78-run defeat

After the jubilation of their unexpected win over Scotland, USA came crashing back down today with a 78-run defeat to Ireland.

10-Feb-2010•Cricinfo staff

Obanda leads Kenyan rout of Canada

Alex Obanda butchered 79 from 48 balls to lead Kenya to a resounding victory over Canada in the World Twenty20 Qualifiers in Dubai

10-Feb-2010•Cricinfo staff

Afghanistan secure second win

Afghanistan continued their seemingly inexorable march to the World Twenty20 with a 14-run win over Scotland at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

10-Feb-2010•Cricinfo staff

Netherlands ease to six-wicket win

Netherlands began their campaign at the World Twenty20 Qualifiers with a six-wicket win over Canada at the Dubai International stadium.

09-Feb-2010•Cricinfo staff

Batsmen lead UAE to victory

The UAE batsmen continued a day of upsets at the World Twenty20 Qualifiers, by setting up an unlikely victory against Kenya in Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi

09-Feb-2010•Cricinfo staff

Nabi's allround brilliance gives Afghanistan victory

Afghanistan continued their fairytale rise in international cricket with a tense victory over tournament favourites Ireland in the World Twenty20 Qualifier in Dubai

09-Feb-2010•Cricinfo staff

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