2022 Asia Cup Qualifier

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The 2022 Asia Cup Qualification was a men's cricket tournament which took place in Oman in August 2022 to determine qualification for the 2022 Asia Cup (which was originally scheduled to be played in 2020).[1] The 2020 editions of the ACC Western and Eastern regional T20 tournaments were held in February and March of the same year by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). Thirteen teams competed (eight in the Western and five in the Eastern event), with the aim of progressing to the qualifier. These were scheduled to be followed by the Asia Cup Qualifier tournament in Malaysia, which was due to be played in August 2020.[2] However, in July 2020 the Asia Cup was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic,[3] resulting in the postponement of the qualifier.[4] In May 2021, the Asian Cricket Council confirmed that there would be no Asia Cup in 2021, with that edition of the tournament deferred until 2023.[5] It was later announced that there would be a T20I Asia Cup in 2022, to be hosted by the United Arab Emirates.[6]

Summary

The Western Region qualifier was held by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Oman in February 2020 and the Eastern region qualifier was held in Thailand from 29 February to 6 March 2020. UAE and Kuwait advanced to the main Asia Cup Qualification after reaching the final of the Western Region event[7] and they were joined by Singapore and Hong Kong who finished in the top two positions in the Eastern event.[8] These four teams contested the Asia Cup Qualifier to determine the sixth team to take part in the 2022 Asia Cup (joining the five Asian Full Members of the International Cricket Council).

China were originally scheduled to take part in the Eastern Region Group, but they withdrew in February 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[9] Bhutan and Myanmar, who were also included in the original schedule, later withdrew their participation.[10][11] On 23 February 2020, Iran played their first ever T20I match, when they faced the United Arab Emirates in Group B of the Western Region qualifier.[12]

All matches in the qualification tournaments had Twenty20 International (T20I) status.[13]

Teams

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2020 ACC Western Region T20

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The 2020 ACC Western Region T20 tournament was held from 23 to 27 February 2020 in Muscat, Oman,[14][15] and acted as a first qualifying stage for the 2020 Asia Cup.[14][16][17] Bahrain,[18] Kuwait,[19] Maldives,[20] Oman,[14][21] Saudi Arabia[22] and the UAE[23] all announced their squads for the tournament. Following the conclusion of the group stage matches of the Western Region, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE had all progressed to the semi-finals.[24]

An incredible six-wicket win for Bahrain over Qatar in the final group match saw them climb to the top of Group A, with both sides progressing to the semi-finals at the expense of favourites Oman by virtue of slightly better net run rates.[25] Kuwait and the UAE won their respective semi-final matches to advance to the final of the Western Region group and to the Asia Cup Qualifier.[7] United Arab Emirates went on to win the final by 102 runs.[26]

Group stage

Group A

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Group B

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Play-offs

Semi-final 1

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Semi-final 2

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Final

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2020 ACC Eastern Region T20

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The 2020 ACC Eastern Region T20 tournament took place from 29 February to 6 March 2020 in Bangkok, Thailand, and acted as a first qualifying stage for the 2020 Asia Cup.[11][27][28] It was the first official men's T20I tournament to be played in Thailand.[29] China were initially due to play in the Eastern Region tournament, but were forced to withdraw due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[9] Bhutan and Myanmar were also included in the original schedule, but later withdrew.[10][11][28] Hong Kong, Malaysia, Nepal and Singapore all announced their squads for the tournament, with Aizaz Khan, Ahmad Faiz, Gyanendra Malla and Amjad Mahboob as their respective captains.[30][31][32][33]

The opening day of the tournament saw the hosts beaten by Singapore, followed by a surprise defeat for the much-fancied Nepal against Malaysia, who came into the event on the back of a 5–0 series whitewash against Hong Kong.[34] Nepal were beaten again on day two, this time by Hong Kong, and Thailand also suffered a second defeat with Malaysia taking a second victory.[35] Singapore thrashed the in-form Malaysians by 128 runs on day three thanks to an unbeaten 92 from just 32 balls for Tim David, and they were joined by Hong Kong on a record of two wins from two matches after their comfortable victory over Thailand.[36] After the penultimate round of matches, Nepal were eliminated despite Sandeep Lamichhane bowling a world record 22 dot ball deliveries in their victory over Thailand, due to Singapore's 16-run win over Hong Kong. The result also secured Singapore's qualification, and meant that the game between Hong Kong and Malaysia on the final day would determine the remaining place in the Asia Cup Qualifier.[37] Singapore won the tournament unbeaten with seven points, after their last fixture against Nepal was abandoned due to rain.[38][39] Hong Kong's victory over Malaysia in the last match of the tournament secured their qualification.[8] Singapore's Tim David was named player of the tournament, while compatriot Sidhant Singh and Hong Kong's Aftab Hussain won the batting and bowling awards, respectively.[38]

Round-robin

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2022 Asia Cup Qualifier

The four-team Asia Cup Qualifier was originally scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur in August 2020.[27] The qualifier was held in Oman in August 2022,[40] immediately before the Asia Cup.[41]

Kuwait and the UAE reached the final of the Western Region group, and as a result, also advanced to the Asia Cup Qualifier.[7] Singapore and Hong Kong finished as the top two teams in the Eastern Region group,[38] joining Kuwait and the UAE in the Asia Cup Qualifier.[8] However, in July 2020, the Asia Cup was postponed to June 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[42] The Asia Cup was again postponed to August and September 2022,[43] with the qualifier started on 20 August 2022.[44] Originally scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka, both the Qualifier and the Asia Cup were moved to Oman and the UAE respectively due to the economic and political crisis in Sri Lanka.[45]

Hong Kong qualified for the main event after a first-place finish in the qualifier.[46]

Squads

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Round-robin

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References

  1. ↑ 2022 Men's Asia Cup qualifiers to take place in August. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  2. ↑ ACC Calendar 2020. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
  3. ↑ Asia Cup 2020 postponed in wake of Covid-19; ACC looks for window in 2021. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  4. ↑ No home Asia Cup for UAE after tournament is cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  5. ↑ 2021 Edition of the Asia Cup to be postponed. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  6. ↑ The SLC announces Sri Lanka's Cricketing Calendar for the year 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Victory over Qatar sees UAE progress to next stage of Asia Cup qualifying. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Malaysia miss out as Hong Kong win deciding clash. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 China withdraw from Asia Cup qualifying. Cricket Europe. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Coronavirus hits Asian cricket – China, Bhutan, Myanmar withdraw from tournament in Thailand. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 ACC Men's Eastern Region Thailand 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  12. ↑ UAE batter Iran to record lowest score in a completed T20I innings. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  13. ↑ All T20 Matches between ICC members to get international status. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 Oman eyes ACC Western Region triumph on road to 2020 Asia Cup. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  15. ↑ Ilyas stars again as Oman beat USA. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  16. ↑ ACC Men's Western Region Oman 2020. Asian Cricket Council. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  17. ↑ Complete schedule of UAE cricket team in 2020 including Under 19 World Cup. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  18. ↑ Bahrain Squad for Asian Cricket Council T20 Western Region to be held in Oman from 21st to 28th Feb 2020. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  19. ↑ Kuwait national team led by Mohammad Aslam to depart tomorrow for ACC Asia Cup Qualifiers in Oman (23rd-28th Feb). Retrieved 19 February 2020.
  20. ↑ Squad selected for Asian Cricket Council T20 Western Region – February 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
  21. ↑ Wasim replaces injured Aqib for ACC T20 tournament. Oman Cricket. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  22. ↑ Saudi Arabia squad. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  23. ↑ Robin Singh backs UAE youth for the Western Region Asia Cup Qualifier in Oman. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
  24. ↑ UAE avoid Oman clash in semi-final of Asia Cup qualifying. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
  25. ↑ Day 3: Bahrain face Kuwait in semis after incredible win, UAE take on Qatar in second semifinal. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
  26. ↑ Finals: Dominant UAE decimates Kuwait in final, wins ACC T20 title undefeated. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 Complete schedule of Nepal cricket team in 2020 including a first home ODI series. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 Schedule for Eastern Region T20 Cup 2020 revealed. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
  29. ↑ A treat for Cricket fans in Thailand as Bangkok hosts the ACC eastern region T20. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  30. ↑ Hong Kong team announcement: ACC Eastern Region T20 tournament, 2020 squad. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
  31. ↑ New dawn rising for Malaysian cricket. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  32. ↑ Squad for ACC Men's T20 Eastern Region 2020 to be held in Thailand from 29th February to 6th March. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  33. ↑ ACC Men's T20 Eastern Region 2020 squad. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  34. ↑ Day 1: Malaysia stun Nepal after Thailand fall short against Singapore. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  35. ↑ Day 2: Inspired Hong Kong defeat Nepal but Malaysia who lead the way with two wins out of two. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  36. ↑ Day 3: Tim David brings the Big Bash to Bangkok as Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong are all level on four points. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  37. ↑ Day 4: Lamichhane claims a world record but it is Singapore who head towards Asia Cup. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
  38. ↑ 38.0 38.1 38.2 Day 5: Singapore confirmed as champions and Hong Kong beat Malaysia to finish second. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
  39. ↑ Rain disrupts Nepal-Singapore cricket match. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  40. ↑ Hong Kong to play Asia Cup qualifiers in Oman after Asian cricket bosses move tournament out of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  41. ↑ Sri Lanka to host Asia Cup T20 tournament from August 27 to September 11. Retrieved 19 March 2022.Template:Dead link
  42. ↑ Asia Cup 2020 postponed. The Daily Star. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  43. ↑ Asia Cup 2023 to be played in Pakistan, confirms PCB chief Ramiz Raja. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  44. ↑ Asia Cup to be held in Sri Lanka in August-September 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  45. ↑ Asia Cup 2022 officially moved to UAE. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
  46. ↑ Hong Kong qualify for Asia Cup. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  47. ↑ ACC Men's T20 Asia Cup Qualifiers 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  48. ↑ Kuwait National Men's Team powered by IELTS IDP Kuwait & led by Mohammad Aslam is all set to participate in a 5 T20I bilateral series against Bahrain from 11th-17th of August followed by the Asian Cricket Council Asia Cup Qualifiers from 21st-25th of August at the picturesque Oman Cricket Academy grounds in Muscat. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  49. ↑ Singapore Vs Hong Kong (Game 1). Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  50. ↑ ECB announces tram to represent the UAE in the Asia Cup Qualifiers 2022. Retrieved 18 August 2022.

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