24/03Result
Final, ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier at Dubai, Mar 24 2012
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![Afghanistan]( "Afghanistan")
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![Ireland]( "Ireland")
156/5 (18.5/20 ov)
Player of the Match
24/03Result
Final, ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier at Dubai, Mar 24 2012
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![Afghanistan]( "Afghanistan")
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![Ireland]( "Ireland")
156/5 (18.5/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Run rate graph
Worm
Match Coverage
All Match NewsShahzad steps up again on the big stage
The next step in Afghanistan's journey is closing the gap between them and the second-tier Full Members. With players like Mohammad Shahzad forging an identity that commands attention, that day may come soon
Stirling whirlwind takes Ireland to title
Ireland and Afghanistan served up a blistering classic in the final of the World Twenty20 Qualifier in Dubai, putting to rest any fears that the game would be an anti-climax
