Summary Hong Kong and the Dutch join already qualified Ireland, Afghanistan, Nepal and UAE in Bangladesh.
DUBAI (AFP) - Hong Kong and the Netherlands secured the last two qualifying spots for next year s ICC World Twenty20 finals in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
With a 29 run defeat of Papua New Guinea, Hong Hong secured their first ever appearance on the global stage, while the Dutch, who beat Scotland, make their return after missing out on the last two tournaments.
Hong Kong, with captain Jamie Atkinson a frustrated spectator nursing a broken thumb, did it the hard way, overcoming a disastrous start.
Recovering from 19 for four inside four overs they went on to post 137 for nine, bowling out Papua New Guinea for 108 with five balls remaining.
A delighted Hong Kong vice-captain Waqas Barqat said: "I have no words. It will be the first time Hong Kong will play in the ICC World Twenty20 tournament.
"I think the whole team was really keen to qualify and go to Bangladesh.
"Even after losing four wickets early on, the guys had self-belief and we did it," he said.
Later at the Zayed Cricket Stadium the Netherlands defeated Scotland by eight wickets with 13 balls to spare.
Hong Kong and the Dutch join already qualified Ireland, Afghanistan, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates at the March 16-April 6 finals in Bangladesh.
2014 World Twenty20 qualifying results
Hong Kong 137-9, 20 overs (Babar Hayat 48; Pipi Raho 3-22, Willie Gavera 3-23) v Papua New Guinea 108 all out, 19.1 overs (Charles Amini 30; Munir Dar 3-26)
Result: Hong Kong won by 29 runs
Italy 130-9, 20 overs (Carl Sandri 34, Damian Crowley 32) v Namibia 105 all out, 19.4 overs (Gareth Berg 3-12)
Result: Italy won by 25 runs
Scotland 147-6, 20 overs (Matt Machan 61, Michael Leask 58) v Netherlands 149-2, 17.5 overs (Wesley Barresi 75 not out, Ben Cooper 40, Michael Swart 30 not out)
Result: Netherlands won by eight wickets
