T20 World Cup 2024: Ireland qualified for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 | finishes 1st position on the points table: In an impressive display of cricketing prowess, Ireland has successfully secured a spot in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 from the ongoing Europe Qualifier. Despite facing a washout against Germany on Thursday, 27 July, Ireland’s outstanding performance throughout the tournament led them to claim one of the two available berths.
Throughout the qualifier, Ireland remained unbeaten, showcasing their dominance with victories against Italy, Denmark, Austria, and Jersey. Although their match against Germany was abandoned without a single ball being bowled due to rain, Ireland’s consistent winning streak accumulated a total of nine points from five games.
This triumphant achievement comes as a strong comeback for the Irish team following the heartbreak they experienced in the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier. Their resilience and determination shone through in the Europe Qualifier, securing their rightful place in the highly anticipated T20 World Cup next year.
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As cricket enthusiasts eagerly await Ireland’s appearance in the T20 World Cup, the nation takes pride in their team’s remarkable journey, showcasing their cricketing prowess and leaving a mark on the global cricketing stage.
Ireland qualification journey for the T20 World Cup in 2024:
Ireland made their tournament debut with a seven-run victory over Italy. They reduced Italy to 151/9 after setting a goal of 158 from their quota of 20 overs. Curtis Camper scored 61 runs in 39 balls for Ireland, while Harry Tector provided 41 runs.
They won by nine wickets against Denmark, with captain Paul Stirling and opening partner Andrew Balbirnie collecting quick fifties to chase down a modest score of 122. With three wickets each, Mark Adair and Barry McCarthy lead the bowling assault.
After the Ireland v Germany game of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier Updated Points Table.
| Team | Matches played | Wins | Losses | No Results | Points | NRR |
| Ireland (Q) | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | +3.441 |
| Scotland | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | +5.732 |
| Germany | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -0.349 |
| Jersey | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | +0.215 |
| Italy | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -1.388 |
| Denmark | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | -0.513 |
| Austria | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -5.885 |
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