T20 World Cup Qualifier: Ireland one win away from World Cup spot after beating Germany

Ireland are one win away from a place at the T20 World Cup having advanced to the semi-finals of the Qualifier with a seven-wicket victory over Germany.

A disciplined bowling performance saw Ireland restrict Germany to 107-7 from their 20 overs in Oman.

Paul Stirling (34) and Andrew Balbirnie (32) put Ireland in firm control, with Harry Tector hitting the winning runs from the first ball of the 14th over.

The Irish will play their semi-final on Tuesday.

Their opponents will be decided after Monday's Group B matches with Nepal, Canada and Oman all vying for the top two places and a place in the semi-finals, from which the winners will advance to the World Cup in October.

Having lost the opening game against the UAE, Ireland knew they had to win their remaining group games against Bahrain and Germany in order to salvage their qualifying aspirations.

«We were really good. there was a bit in it for the bowlers and they bowled really tightly,» said captain Balbirnie after Monday's win.

«It was a really complete performance and we're slowly getting to where we want to at the right time of the tournament.»

More to follow.