5 Players to Note from ICC World T20 Qualifiers

Over the last few weeks, some of international cricket's Associate Members have been battling it out in a qualifying tournament in order to secure a spot in the ICC's 2016 Twenty20 World Cup itself.

And while the final between Scotland and the Netherlands was washed out, alongside Ireland, Hong Kong, Afghanistan and Oman, those two nations will be heading to India next year.

However, which players stood out on an individual level and managed to make a name for themselves? Who stood up to be counted when the pressure was on?

Here, based on their overall contributions across the whole competition and with a slight bias towards youth, are five cricketers who we could hear a lot more from in the future.

*All statistics, unless specified, are courtesy of ESPNcricinfo.com

5. Alasdair Evans

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Matches: 7

Wickets: 14

Economy rate: 6.25

Scotland's charge to the final was down in no small part to their seam bowling department, which was spearheaded by Alasdair Evans.

The seamer, who bowls a persistent off-stump line, collected 14 wickets in total, which includes a haul of five for 24 against the Netherlands, who still managed to score 191 in their innings.

Evans has been on Derbyshire's books previously, but this showing suggests he could be worthy of another look should an English county be in need of a new paceman.

4. Mohammad Shahzad

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Matches: 7

Runs: 199

Strike rate: 171.55

50s: 2

The rapid-scoring Mohammad Shahzad found his range on a couple of occasions during this tournament to good effect, helping Afghanistan secure a World Cup spot and finishing with an incredible strike rate.

A blistering 74 from 37 balls put paid to the UAE and then, two days later, a similarly bombastic 75, which occupied just 36 deliveries sent, hosted Scotland tumbling to a heavy defeat.

Back-to-back ducks in his final two outings meant Shahzad's efforts ended on a somewhat sour note, but the 24-year-old will get a further chance to impress in India next year.

3. Jonty Jenner

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Matches: 6

Runs: 210

Strike rate: 144.82

50s: 1

Big things are automatically expected from someone with an eye-catching name like Jonty Jenner, and the Jersey batsman delivered with a series of swash-buckling innings.

Aged just 17 years old, the youngster made starts in most of his knocks, but his most impressive effort was an unbeaten 90 off just 52-balls against Namibia.

Jenner, who also keeps wicket, is on Sussex's books and will hope to push on and break into their team over the next few years.

*Please note accompanying photo isn't of Jonty Jenner

2. Stephan Baard

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Matches: 8

Runs: 309

Strike rate: 134.93

50s: 3

Few would have tipped Namibia's Stephan Baard to finish as top run scorer before this tournament began, but, with three half-centuries, the opener finished 68 runs ahead of his nearest rival.

The 23-year-old's consistent form suggests he is capable of playing at a higher level, and he can clearly strike a long-ball too, as evidenced by his haul of 14 maximums.

Unfortunately, Namibia didn't qualify for the World Cup itself so we won't be able to see how Baard fares against higher quality attacks, but he is clearly one to watch.

*Please note accompanying photo isn't of Stephan Baard

1. Bernard Scholtz

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Matches: 8

Wickets: 14

Economy rate: 5.70

Namibia's Bernard Scholtz has been something of a revelation in this tournament with his slow left-arm spin being, not only difficult to get away, but threatening too.

The 23-year-old went for less than a run-a-ball—very rare in T20 cricket—and picked up 14 scalps to finish as the competition's joint-leading wicket taker.

In fact, Scholtz has claimed at least one victim every time he has bowled, though the highlight was undoubtedly his incredible return of four for 11, which included a triple-wicket maiden, against Papau New Guinea.