2009 Cricket World Cup Qualifier

The 2009 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier was a significant cricket tournament held to determine the final teams qualifying for the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. Organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the tournament took place from January 10 to January 23, 2009, in various locations across South Africa. A total of 16 teams participated, with the matches played in a round-robin format leading to knockout stages. The tournament was critical for teams striving to secure a place in the prestigious World Cup, with India aiming to solidify its cricketing dominance. Ultimately, four teams qualified for the World Cup, while the competition provided valuable experience to emerging cricketing nations in this global arena.