2017 ICC World Cricket League Division Three

2017 ICC World Cricket League Division Three
Dates23 – 30 May 2017
Administrator(s)International Cricket Council
Cricket format50-over
Tournament format(s)Round-robin and playoffs
Host(s) Uganda
Champions Oman
Participants6
Matches18
Most runsCanada Bhavindu Adhihetty (222)
Most wicketsOman 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]

  1. ^ "Teams travel to Uganda just three steps from ICC Cricket World Cup 2019". International Cricket Council. 9 May 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  2. ^ "Uganda: More Tours for Cricket Cranes Before WCL". All Africa. 30 November 2016. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  3. ^ "Oman, Canada secure promotion; USA avoid relegation". ESPN Cricinfo. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
  4. ^ "Oman WCL Division Three champions after rain spoils final". ESPN Cricinfo. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
  5. ^ a b "First Lady pledges government backing for World Cricket League". Daily Monitor. 21 December 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  6. ^ "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.