ACC Twenty20 Cup

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Asian Cricket Council Twenty20 Cup
Administrator Asian Cricket Council
Format20-over
First edition 2007
Latest edition 2015
Tournament format Round-robin and knockout (2007–2013)
Round-robin (2015)
Number of teams8 (2015)
Current championFlag of Oman.svg  Oman (2nd title)
Most successfulFlag of Afghanistan (2013-2021).svg  Afghanistan (4 titles)
Qualification ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier

The ACC Twenty20 Cup was a 20-over cricket tournament organised by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). The tournament did not include the ACC members who were full members of the International Cricket Council (ICC) during the years in which it was held (Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka), instead featuring the best associate and affiliate members. Matches at the tournament were not accorded official Twenty20 or Twenty20 International status.

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The inaugural ACC Twenty20 Cup in 2007 was jointly won by Afghanistan and Oman. [1] From 2011, the tournament has been part of the qualification process for the ICC World Twenty20. The four top-ranked teams at the 2011 and 2013 tournaments qualified for the next World Twenty20 Qualifier. At the 2013 Qualifier (for the 2014 main tournament), the four ACC teams all gained Twenty20 International status and automatic qualification for the 2015 Qualifier (for the 2016 main tournament). Consequently, those teams were excluded from the 2015 ACC Twenty20 Cup, with only the winner (Oman) qualifying for the 2016 Qualifier.

2007 ACC Twenty20 Cup

The 2007 tournament took place from 27 October until 2 November in Kuwait. Ten teams participated in the tournament.

The final between Afghanistan and Oman was tied after 20 overs each. Tournament regulations stated that a Bowl-out was to be used in the event of a tie, but due to the poor condition of the pitch after the match, it was cancelled and the trophy shared. [2]

2009 ACC Twenty20 Cup

A second tournament was held in November 2009, featuring all but the bottom two teams from the 2007 tournament. The cricket team from Afghanistan was the winner again. [3] The top three teams from the 2009 tournament joined Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka for the cricket tournament at the 2010 Asian Games. [4]

2011 ACC Twenty20 Cup

A third tournament was held in December 2011, featuring ten teams. The cricket team from Afghanistan was the winner for the third time. The top three teams from the 2011 tournament will head to the UAE to participate in the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier.

2013 ACC Twenty20 Cup

A fourth tournament was held between March 26- April 3 in Nepal, featuring ten teams. The cricket team from Afghanistan was the winner for the fourth time. Nepal, Hong Kong qualified for the 2013 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier in addition to Afghanistan as an ODI nation and UAE as hosts.

2015 ACC Twenty20 Cup

The 2015 edition of the tournament was held in the United Arab Emirates in early 2015. The tournament, won by Oman, served as a qualifying tournament for the 2015 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier, to be held in Ireland and Scotland. Afghanistan, Hong Kong, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates did not play in the tournament as their T20I status had already placed them in the 2015 World Twenty20 Qualifier.

Results summary

ACC Twenty20 Cup
YearHostFinal venueChampionRunner-upThird placeFourth place
2007 Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait KOC Cricket Ground,
Kuwait City
Flag of Afghanistan (2004-2013).svg  Afghanistan
Flag of Oman.svg  Oman (tied)
no runner upFlag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  UAE
2009 Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  UAE Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium,
Abu Dhabi
Flag of Afghanistan (2004-2013).svg  Afghanistan Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  UAE Flag of Oman.svg  Oman Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait
2011 Flag of Nepal.svg    Nepal Tribhuvan University Ground,
Kirtipur
Flag of Afghanistan (2004-2013).svg  Afghanistan Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong Flag of Oman.svg  Oman Flag of Nepal.svg    Nepal
2013 Flag of Nepal.svg    Nepal Tribhuvan University Ground,
Kirtipur
Flag of Afghanistan (2013-2021).svg  Afghanistan Flag of Nepal.svg    Nepal Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  UAE Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong
2015 Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  UAE no final playedFlag of Oman.svg  Oman Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore

Participating teams

Legend
Team Flag of Kuwait.svg
2007
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg
2009
Flag of Nepal.svg
2011
Flag of Nepal.svg
2013
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg
2015
Total
Flag of Afghanistan (2013-2021).svg  Afghanistan 1st1st1st1st*4
Flag of Bahrain.svg  Bahrain 11th10th2
Flag of Bhutan.svg  Bhutan 9th1
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 12th1
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 8th10th2nd4th*4
Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait 3rd4th7th5th2nd5
Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 10th7th6th6th5th5
Flag of Maldives.svg  Maldives 8th8th6th3
Flag of Nepal.svg    Nepal 7th5th4th2nd*4
Flag of Oman.svg  Oman 1st3rd3rd7th1st5
Flag of Qatar.svg  Qatar 6th9th2
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia 9th8th10th3rd4
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 5th6th9th4th4
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates 4th2nd5th3rd*4

See also

References

  1. "Thrilling tie a fitting climax in Kuwait". CricketEurope - Worldwide. Archived from the original on 7 November 2007. Retrieved 2 November 2007.
  2. "Thrilling tie a fitting climax in kuwait". CricketEurope Worldwide. Archived from the original on 7 November 2007. Retrieved 2 November 2007.
  3. "ACC Twenty20 Cup 2009". ACC. Retrieved 26 November 2010.
  4. "Other Countries / news - Cricket to be part of 2010 Asian Games". ESPN cricinfo. Retrieved 13 May 2009.