Ireland has missed out on a World Cup place as Afghanistan prevailed by five wickets in the winner-takes-all Super Sixes match in Harare, Zimbabwe today.
Zimbabwe’s shock defeat by United Arab Emirates (UAE) meant the winners of the final Super Sixes game would join West Indies in earning a place in England and Wales.
Ireland could only manage 209-7 in their 50 overs with Paul Stirling top-scoring on 55.
Mohammad Shahzad’s 55 helped Afghanistan reach 213-5 with five balls to spare.
Afghanistan now goes through to the tournament final against West Indies on Sunday with both sides already qualified for the World Cup.
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