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Ireland’s victory over Afghanistan in the ICC World Twenty 20 Qualifier final on Saturday was a thrilling affair with the match being shown across the globe via the Sky Sports cameras, it attracted plenty of attention as the match is sure to live long in the memory.
Ireland recorded the fourth-highest total in Twenty 20 International history as they defeated Afghanistan in the World T20 Qualifying final to claim the trophy for the second time in 18 months.

The achievements of the Irish squad was well noted with people flocking to Twitter to congratulate the Boys in Green.

@Irelandcricket Fantastic news for the sport, the Taverners Charity and for Ireland

— George Hook (@ghook) December 1, 2013

Cricket lover George Hook passes on his good wishes.

Ireland do it again ! Congratulations!

— David 'Bumble' Lloyd (@BumbleCricket) November 30, 2013

Bumble looks forward to having Ireland on the Sky Sports cameras again.

Congrats to @Irelandcricket once again and to the ageless Trent Johnson who makes Ryan Giggs look like Joe Root.

— Test Match Sofa (@TestMatchSofa) November 30, 2013

Test Match Sofa pay tribute to our legend, Trent Johnston.

Congrats @Irelandcricket @gwilson14 @KevinOBrien113 …hell of a campaign gentlemen

— Surrey Cricket (@surreycricket) November 30, 2013

Surrey Cricket paid tribute to two of their Twenty20 Squad from the summer, Kevin and Gary

Congratulations Ireland! They've comfortably beaten Afghanistan to lift the #WT20Q title. http://t.co/iEV8ZtCCZT

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) November 30, 2013

Cricinfo breaks the news!

Congratulations @Irelandcricket another fantastic victory well done all! #WT20Final #thechoiceofchampions pic.twitter.com/PmOoMmg6f1

— O'Neills (@ONeills1918) November 30, 2013

O’Neills, the choice of champions send on their congratulations.

Brilliant @Irelandcricket win the #t20q beating Afghanistan by 68 runs the best associate nation in the world Bangladesh here we come

— john kenny (@JohnKennyMedia) November 30, 2013

RTE’s John Kenny looks forward to another World Cup.

'Champs!' @Irelandcricket win @cricketicc World Twenty20 Qualifier championships! Pic by @irishcricket1 @RTEsport pic.twitter.com/JSt5sbC7S5

— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) November 30, 2013

Inpho photography send on a snap of the Man of the Match.

Congrats @Irelandcricket on winning the T20 World Cup qualifier final by 68 runs. @tjmurtagh had figures of 2-24 & @stirlo90 scored 76

— Middlesex Cricket (@Middlesex_CCC) November 30, 2013

Two Middlesex lads played crucial roles in the final.

Irelands most successful national team of the past decade do it again. Well done to @Irelandcricket on winning icc world t20 qualifiers

— Brian Kelly (@IndiaBrian) November 30, 2013

The most successful Irish side of the last 10 years?

@Irelandcricket Good luck pals see you soon in Bangladesh enjoy your night #welovecricket

— Afghan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) November 30, 2013

Afghanistan send on their congratulations and look forward to March next year.

Many of the Irish team and squad also took to Twitter to celebrate, starting with the Man of the Match himself.

Thanks for all your messages over the past 24 hours. A truly amazing group of guys. #YetAnotherTrophy #ThatsWhy

— Trent Johnston (@Green23) December 1, 2013

Great work the Ireland boys. One last game @Green23…enjoy the night

— Ed Joyce (@edjoyce24) November 30, 2013

CHAMPIONS.. What a performance from the boys.. Special group, special team.. #beersonice #champions #coybig

— Stuart Thompson (@SRThompson91) November 30, 2013

Great win, some month in the desert….@Green23 different gravy #gethimonstrike

— Paul Stirling (@stirlo90) November 30, 2013

Incredible win, great performance from the lads, special mention to @Green23 who was outstanding!! Enjoying a few beers now #welldeserved

— George Dockrell (@georgedockrell) November 30, 2013

That feels good!!!  #T20Qualifier #winning #champions

— Kevin O'Brien (@KevinOBrien113) November 30, 2013

Boom! pic.twitter.com/czm8r7NaxO

— Gary Wilson (@gwilson14) November 30, 2013

What a great couple of days just landed back in dublin.. U might think I'm mad but can't wait for this cold weather!!!

— John mooney (@Johnboy636) December 1, 2013

Pride is the overwhelming feeling I have tonight.. Awesome from the lads 2nite. #champions

— Niall John O Brien (@niallnobiobrien) November 30, 2013

Incredible performance by the lads, what a way to win the comp! Top class all round, #winninghabits #culture

— Brendan Connor (@BrendanConnor1) December 1, 2013

This team keeps impressing with their attitude to improvement #alwayschallengingthemselves #magnificentperformance pic.twitter.com/mbVSzP94J6

— Phil Simmons (@Coachsim13) November 30, 2013

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