One ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier spot up for grabs in EAP final
· One team from PNG, Philippines and Vanuatu to qualify for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier
· 24 teams remain in the hunt for Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier places which is to be hosted in the UAE
· M atch schedules for all regional T20 Finals confirmed
· Qualification pathway to ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 attached
Only 24 teams remain from the 68 that started the regional qualification process for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 in February 2018. Seven of those 24 teams from the Africa, Americas, Asia, EAP and Europe Finals will join Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Oman, Scotland, UAE and Zimbabwe in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier between 11 October and 3 November, 2019 in the United Arab Emirates.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup EAP Final which is being hosted in Amini Park, PNG has been impacted by the effects of a tropical storm in the area in recent days and has seen severe unseasonal rainfall. This has significantly hampered on ground preparations, as a result there will be a pitch inspection ahead of the first day’s play. There are a total of four reserve sessions should the rain have an impact on the tournament.
All three captains are raring to go and looking forward to the challenge of qualifying for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier.
PNG captain, Assadollah Vala said: “It means so much to be hosting this tournament. We have worked really hard on our game, the fielding, the batting and the bowling and looking forward to going out there and showing what we can do. We can’t control the weather but we are preparing the best we can and we will be focused and ready to go when the tournament starts.”
Vanuatu captain, Andrew Mansale said: "It would be a big boost for cricket in Vanuatu if we were able to qualify to the next stage. The Vanuatu people support cricket and follow us around the world so it would be great to reward them for their support.
"We are looking forward to play good cricket against two good teams and testing our skills. We have worked hard over last few years for this opportunity and we are ready."
Philippines captain, Jonathan Hill said: “Qualifying at this next level would be a dream come true not only for myself and the players but for the coaching staff, sponsors, PCA administrators and the entire Philippine nation. We are hoping to build on the momentum from our success in Manila and are looking to inspire a new generation of Filipino cricketers. We have supporters in the Philippines and all over the world and we want to play in a spirit that does them proud.”
The confirmed match schedules for the 2019 regional finals are as follows:
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ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP EAP FINAL 2019 20-23 MAR, PNG |
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Date |
Fixtures |
Time and Location |
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20 Mar 2019 |
PNG v Vanuatu |
09h30 local time, Amini Park |
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20 Mar 2019 |
PNG v Philippines |
13h30 local time, Amini Park |
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21 Mar 2019 |
Philippines v Vanuatu |
09h30 local time, Amini Park |
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21 Mar 2019 |
Reserve afternoon |
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22 Mar 2019 |
Reserve morning |
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22 Mar 2019 |
Philippines v PNG |
13h30 local time, Amini Park |
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23 Mar 2019 |
Vanuatu v Philippines |
09h30 local time, Amini Park |
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23 Mar 2019 |
Vanuatu v PNG |
13h30 local time, Amini Park |
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24 Mar 2019 |
Reserve day |
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One team will qualify for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019
ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP AFRICA FINAL 201919-24 MAY, UGANDA |
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Date |
Fixtures |
Time and Location |
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19 May 2019 |
Namibia v Botswana |
09h30 local time, Lugogo |
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19 May 2019 |
Nigeria v Ghana |
09h30 local time, Kyambogo |
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19 May 2019 |
Uganda v Kenya |
13h50 local time, Lugogo |
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20 May 2019 |
Ghana v Namibia |
09h30 local time, Lugogo |
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20 May 2019 |
Kenya v Nigeria |
09h30 local time, Kyambogo |
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20 May 2019 |
Uganda v Botswana |
13h50 local time, Lugogo |
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21 May 2019 |
Kenya v Ghana |
09h30 local time, Lugogo |
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21 May 2019 |
Namibia v Uganda |
09h30 local time, Kyambogo |
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21 May 2019 |
Botswana v Nigeria |
13h50 local time, Lugogo |
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22 May 2019 |
Reserve day |
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23 May 2019 |
Nigeria v Namibia |
09h30 local time, Lugogo |
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23 May 2019 |
Botswana v Kenya |
09h30 local time, Kyambogo |
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23 May 2019 |
Uganda v Ghana |
13h50 local time, Lugogo |
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24 May 2019 |
Namibia v Kenya |
09h30 local time, Lugogo |
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24 May 2019 |
Ghana v Botswana |
09h30 local time, Kyambogo |
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24 May 2019 |
Nigeria v Uganda |
13h50 local time, Lugogo |
Two teams will qualify for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019
ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP EUROPE FINAL 201915-19 JUNE, GUERNSEY |
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Date |
Fixtures |
Time and Location |
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15 Jun 2019 |
Guernsey v Jersey |
10h45 local time, KGV Playing Fields |
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15 Jun 2019 |
Norway v Italy |
10h45 local time, College Field |
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15 Jun 2019 |
Guernsey v Germany |
15h45 local time, KGV Playing Fields |
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15 Jun 2019 |
Norway v Denmark |
15h45 local time, College Field |
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16 Jun 2019 |
Jersey v Denmark |
10h45 local time, KGV Playing Fields |
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16 Jun 2019 |
Italy v Germany |
10h45 local time, College Field |
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16 June 2019 |
Jersey v Norway |
15h45 local time, KGV Playing Fields |
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16 Jun 2019 |
Italy v Guernsey |
15h45 local time, College Field |
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17 Jun 2019 |
Reserve day |
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18 Jun 2019 |
Denmark v Guernsey |
Start time TBC, KGV Playing Fields |
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18 Jun 2019 |
Germany v Norway |
Start time TBC, College Field |
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18 Jun 2019 |
Denmark v Italy |
Start time TBC, KGV Playing Fields |
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18 Jun 2019 |
Germany v Jersey |
Start time TBC, College Field |
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19 Jun 2019 |
Guernsey v Norway |
Start time TBC, KGV Playing Fields |
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19 Jun 2019 |
Jersey v Italy |
Start time TBC, College Field |
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19 Jun 2019 |
Germany v Denmark |
Start time TBC, KGV Playing Fields |
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20 Jun 2019 |
Reserve day |
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One team will qualify for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019
ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP ASIA FINAL 201922-28 JULY, SINGAPORE |
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Date |
Fixtures |
Time and Location |
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22 Jul 2019 |
Singapore v Qatar |
10h00 local time, Indian Association Ground |
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22 Jul 2019 |
Kuwait v Malaysia |
14h30 local time, Indian Association Ground |
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23 Jul 2019 |
Qatar v Nepal |
10h00 local time, Indian Association Ground |
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23 Jul 2019 |
Singapore v Kuwait |
14h30 local time, Indian Association Ground |
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24 Jul 2019 |
Nepal v Malaysia |
10h00 local time, Indian Association Ground |
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25 Jul 2019 |
Rest day |
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26 Jul 2019 |
Qatar v Kuwait |
10h00 local time, Indian Association Ground |
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26 Jul 2019 |
Singapore v Malaysia |
14h30 local time, Indian Association Ground |
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27 Jul 2019 |
Kuwait v Nepal |
10h00 local time, Indian Association Ground |
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27 Jul 2019 |
Malaysia v Qatar |
14h30 local time, Indian Association Ground |
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28 Jul 2019 |
Singapore v Nepal |
10h00 local time, Indian Association Ground |
One team will qualify for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019
ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP AMERICAS FINAL 201918-25 AUGUST, BERMUDA |
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Date |
Fixtures |
Time and Location |
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18 Aug 2019 |
Bermuda v USA |
11h00 local time, Bermuda |
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18 Aug 2019 |
Canada v Cayman Islands |
15h00 local time, Bermuda |
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19 Aug 2019 |
Bermuda v Canada |
11h00 local time, Bermuda |
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19 Aug 2019 |
USA v Cayman Islands |
15h00 local time, Bermuda |
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20 Aug 2019 |
Reserve day |
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21 Aug 2019 |
Bermuda v Cayman Islands |
11h00 local time, Bermuda |
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21 Aug 2019 |
USA v Canada |
15h00 local time, Bermuda |
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22 Aug 2019 |
Cayman Islands v Canada |
11h00 local time, Bermuda |
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22 Aug 2019 |
USA v Bermuda |
15h00 local time, Bermuda |
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23 Aug 2019 |
Reserve day |
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24 Aug 2019 |
Cayman Islands v USA |
11h00 local time, Bermuda |
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24 Aug 2019 |
Canada v Bermuda |
15h00 local time, Bermuda |
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25 Aug 2019 |
Canada v USA |
11h00 local time, Bermuda |
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25 Aug 2019 |
Cayman Islands v Bermuda |
15h00 local time, Bermuda |
Two teams will qualify for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019