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| 2009 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier | |
|---|---|
| Name | 2009 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier |
| Administrator | International Cricket Council |
| Cricket format | Twenty20 cricket |
| Tournament format | Round-robin and Knockout |
| Host | Ireland |
| Matches | 18 |
| Next | 2010 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier |
2009 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier The 2009 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier was an international Twenty20 cricket tournament organised by the International Cricket Council to determine qualifiers for the 2009 ICC World Twenty20 finals in England. Held in Belfast and Stormont in Northern Ireland from 2 August to 6 August 2009, the event featured associate members including Ireland, Netherlands, Scotland, Canada, Afghanistan, and United Arab Emirates.
The competition arose from the International Cricket Council's expansion of ICC World Twenty20 participation following the inaugural 2007 ICC World Twenty20 in South Africa. Associate and affiliate members such as Netherlands and Afghanistan sought entry to the 2009 ICC World Twenty20 in England. The qualifier provided a pathway similar to qualification routes used for the ICC Cricket World Cup and the ICC Champions Trophy, reflecting the ICC's development initiatives across Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians-linked programmes and the ICC's regional structures: ICC Europe, ICC Americas, ICC Asia, and ICC Africa.
Six teams competed after regional qualification tournaments: hosts Ireland, Netherlands, Scotland, Canada, Afghanistan, and United Arab Emirates. Teams earned places via performance in regional events such as the European Cricket Championship, the ICC Americas Championship, and the ACC Twenty20 Cup, alongside emerging cricket nations like Afghanistan whose rise followed appearances against Pakistan and India in bilateral fixtures and warm-up tours. National boards including the Cricket Ireland, the Royal Dutch Cricket Association, and the Emirates Cricket Board administered their teams.
The tournament used a single round-robin league where each of the six teams faced the others, followed by playoffs to determine the top two qualifiers. The format mirrored structures used in ICC World Cup Qualifier events and employed playing conditions established by the Marylebone Cricket Club and the International Cricket Council's playing regulations for Twenty20 Internationals. Match officials included umpires accredited by the International Cricket Council, and the event followed anti-corruption guidelines promoted by the International Cricket Council Anti-Corruption Unit.
Matches were held primarily at Malahide and Stormont in Belfast, with practice facilities and local coordination supported by Cricket Ireland and the Northern Cricket Union. The compressed schedule ran from 2 August to 6 August 2009 featuring multiple matches per day to accommodate broadcast windows for partners including ESPNcricinfo commentators and regional media outlets such as the BBC. Weather considerations in Ireland and pitch preparation by local groundskeepers influenced match timing and reserve days planning.
The round-robin group stage saw competitive fixtures among Ireland, Netherlands, Scotland, Canada, Afghanistan, and United Arab Emirates. Notable performances came from players representing national sides with histories of upset wins against full members such as Pakistan and England in other tournaments. Standings were decided by points with tie-breakers based on net run rate as per International Cricket Council regulations; key matches involved tactical bowling changes influenced by strategies seen in ICC World Twenty20 fixtures and leadership from captains with experience in county cricket and domestic cricket systems.
The top teams after the group stage advanced to playoffs to determine the two qualifiers for the 2009 ICC World Twenty20 finals in England. The climactic fixtures featured semifinals and a final that determined seeding and spots, with national squads fielding players who also competed in County Championship and List A cricket competitions. Victories in the playoff stage secured qualification and provided momentum for the qualifiers ahead of their campaigns in the 2009 ICC World Twenty20 against established sides such as South Africa and New Zealand.
Statistical leaders included top run-scorers and leading wicket-takers across the tournament, recognized by awards aligned with International Cricket Council conventions such as Player of the Tournament and Man of the Match accolades. Individual achievements highlighted talents from associate nations who later featured in franchise tournaments and Twenty20 leagues worldwide, contributing to the globalization of cricket reflected in competitions like the Indian Premier League and the Big Bash League. The qualifier's legacy influenced future ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier editions and bolstered development pathways managed by national boards including the Ireland national cricket team and Afghanistan national cricket team administrations.
Category:2009 in cricket Category:ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier tournaments