2017 ICC World Cricket League Division Three
| Dates | 23 – 30 May 2017 |
|---|---|
| Administrator(s) | International Cricket Council |
| Cricket format | 50-over |
| Tournament format(s) | Round-robin and playoffs |
| Host(s) | File:Flag of Uganda.svg Uganda |
| Champions | File:Flag of Oman.svg Oman |
| Participants | 6 |
| Matches | 18 |
| Most runs | Canada Bhavindu Adhihetty (222) |
| Most wickets | Oman Khawar Ali (14) |
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2017 ICC World Cricket League Division Three was a cricket tournament that took place in Uganda between 23 and 30 May 2017.[1] The matches took place in Lugogo, Kyambogo and Entebbe.[2] The top two teams, Oman and Canada, were promoted to Division Two.[3] The final ended as a no result due to rain, and therefore Oman won the tournament by virtue of finishing top of the group stage table.[4] Three countries bid to host the tournament – Canada, Malaysia, and Uganda.[5] In October 2016, the International Cricket Council (ICC) approved a proposal for the tournament to be held in Uganda, subject to security arrangements and costs.[6] Two ICC officials toured the country in December 2016, meeting with the country's First Lady, Janet Museveni, and Prime Minister, Ruhakana Rugunda. Museveni pledged government support for the tournament.[5]
Teams
The following teams qualified:
- File:Flag of Uganda.svg Uganda (5th in 2015 ICC World Cricket League Division Two)
- File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada (6th in 2015 ICC World Cricket League Division Two)
- File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia (3rd in 2014 ICC World Cricket League Division Three)
- File:Flag of Singapore.svg Singapore (4th in 2014 ICC World Cricket League Division Three)
- File:Flag of the United States.svg United States (1st in 2016 ICC World Cricket League Division Four)
- File:Flag of Oman.svg Oman (2nd in 2016 ICC World Cricket League Division Four)
Venues
The following three venues were used for the tournament:
- Lugogo Cricket Oval, Lugogo Stadium, Kampala
- Kyambogo Cricket Oval, Kyambogo University, Kampala
- Entebbe Cricket Oval, Entebbe
Preparation
The United States held a selection camp in Houston, Texas in March with 50 players, including three players with first-class experience; Ibrahim Khaleel, Roy Silva and Camilus Alexander.[7] The United States also participated in a six-day pre-tour in South Africa, immediately prior to the start of the tournament.[8] Prior to the tournament, Malaysia played in the 2017 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup,[9] Canada played warm-up matches in Barbados[10] and Uganda invited Kenya to play five 50-over matches.[11] Canada also played three warm-up matches in Zimbabwe.[12]
Squads
The following players were selected for the tournament:[13]
Fahad Babar was originally named in the United States squad, but was replaced by Sagar Patel, after failing to recover from a hand injury suffered during the team's Los Angeles training camp.[20]
Points table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | NR | Pts | NRR | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | File:Flag of Oman.svg Oman | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1.238 | Meet in the final and promoted to Division Two for 2018 |
| 2 | File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.817 | |
| 3 | File:Flag of Singapore.svg Singapore | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | −0.410 | Meet in the 3rd playoff and remain in Division Three |
| 4 | File:Flag of the United States.svg United States | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | −0.127 | |
| 5 | File:Flag of Uganda.svg Uganda | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | −0.205 | Meet in the 5th playoff and relegated to Division Four for 2018 |
| 6 | File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | −1.286 |
Round-robin
Playoffs
Fifth-place playoff
Third-place playoff
Final
Final standings
| Pos | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | File:Flag of Oman.svg Oman | Promoted to Division Two for 2018 |
| 2nd | File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada | |
| 3rd | File:Flag of Singapore.svg Singapore | Remained in Division Three |
| 4th | File:Flag of the United States.svg United States | |
| 5th | File:Flag of Uganda.svg Uganda | Relegated to Division Four for 2018 |
| 6th | File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia |
References
- ↑ "Teams travel to Uganda just three steps from ICC Cricket World Cup 2019". International Cricket Council. 9 May 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ↑ "Uganda: More Tours for Cricket Cranes Before WCL". All Africa. 30 November 2016. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
- ↑ "Oman, Canada secure promotion; USA avoid relegation". ESPN Cricinfo. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
- ↑ "Oman WCL Division Three champions after rain spoils final". ESPN Cricinfo. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "First Lady pledges government backing for World Cricket League". Daily Monitor. 21 December 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
- ↑ "Outcomes from ICC Board meeting in Cape Town". International Cricket Council. 15 October 2016. Archived from the original on 17 October 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
- ↑ "Former Indian, SL, WI first-class players in USA selection camp". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
- ↑ "USA coach Dassanayake targets middle-order improvement". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- ↑ "Emerging Teams Asia Cup Preview". Asian Cricket Council. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
- ↑ "Canada's Tour of Barbados". Cricket Canada. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
- ↑ "Kenya Tour to Uganda". Uganda Cricket Association. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
- ↑ "Cricket: Canada to vist Zim this month". New Zimbabwe. Retrieved 4 May 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "ICC WCL Division 3 captains reveal their hopes to keep Cricket World Cup 2019 dreams alive". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
- ↑ "Cricket Canada Squad ICC WCL Division 3". Cricket Canada. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
- ↑ "Malaysia Cricket Squad for ICC WCL Division 3". Malaysia Cricket twitter. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
- ↑ "World Cricket League Division Three: Sultan to lead Oman in Uganda". Muscat Daily. Archived from the original on 24 May 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
- ↑ "Singapore Squad for World Cricket League Division 3". Facebook. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
- ↑ "Uganda names 14 man squad for the Division III World Cricket League". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
- ↑ "Khaleel and Alexander in line for USA debuts". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
- ↑ "USA confident as Dassanayake hails preparation". ESPN Cricinfo. 24 May 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- ↑ "ICC World Cricket League Division Three Table - 2017". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 2 May 2018.