Bermuda, Canada, Ireland and Scotland qualify for ICC Cricket World Cup

Bermuda, Canada, Ireland and Scotland have qualified for the ICC Cricket World Cup after finishing in the top two positions in their respective groups of the ICC Trophy Ireland 2005 today.

Hosts Ireland confirmed first place in Group A after beating Denmark by 73 runs at Bangor. They will now play Group B runner-up Canada in the first semi-final on Saturday.

The other semi-final of the ICC Trophy will be between Group A runner-up Bermuda and Group B winner Scotland, also on Saturday.

The final ICC Cricket World Cup qualifying spot will be awarded to the team that finishes fifth in the ICC Trophy. Denmark, Holland, Namibia and UAE are still in contention and will play-off for this crucial spot on Saturday and Monday.