Afghanistan won the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifiers and secured their position in the World Cup T20 2010 in the West Indies. Afghanistan beat Ireland in the final by eight wickets with 15 balls remaining. However, both teams already secured their berth in the World Cup T20 in the Caribbean as soon as they won their respective semi-final matches. After winning the finals, Afghanistan secured a place in Group C with the biggies of world cricket South Africa and India.