It was big day for Ireland which proved its authority over all other assoicated members of ICC, by winning the World Cup Qualifier's 2009. They only lost to Afghanistan and Kenya in the whole tournment. Their Captain Portfield's led his team from front. They didnt even won this tournment, they have also secured their place in 2011 world cup with Canada, Netherlands, and Kenya.
In Final they have beaten the other strong team Canada quite convincingly. First Canada batted after loosing the toss and scored just 185. Johnston had Canada in a hopeless situation with his first ever 5 for. Canada were trailing at 88 for 6 thanks to bhatti's 46 which saved the humiliation and canada reached a respectable 188.
For Ireland their captain Porterfield led from front and scored a fluent century and was unbeaten till the end. Ireland overcame the total quite effortlessly and won the prestigious tournment with much to spare.
Scores: Ireland 188 for 1 (Porterfield 104*) beat Canada 185 (Bhatti 46, Johnston 5-14) by nine wickets
Here are the Final standing of all the teams which participated in the Tournment:
| Standing | Team |
| 1 | Ireland |
| 2 | Canada |
| 3 | Netherlands |
| 4 | Kenya |
| 5 | Afghanistan |
| 6 | Scotland |
| 7 | United Arab Emirates |
| 8 | Namibia |
| 9 | Bermuda |
| 10 | Uganda |
| 11 | Oman |
| 12 | Denmark |
Scource: Cricinfo
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