An ICC Media release issued on 14 October 2019, following an ICC Board meeting had concluded in Dubai, included news that the second Challenge League Division A tournament is to be played in Malaysia from 14-27 March 2020. This tournament is the second of three for Canada in Challenge League A that form the path to India and the 2023 ODI version of the ICC Men\u2019s Cricket World Cup. The top team in the standings after three tournaments will advance to a playoff qualifier that is the second step on the path to India 2023.
\nThe relevant section in that ICC media release reads:
\nChallenge League A and B
\nMalaysia will host the ICC Challenge League A from 14-27 March 2020 whilst Uganda has been appointed to host ICC Challenge League B from 27 July \u2013 9 August 2020.\u201d
\nCanada Leads on Net Run Rate
\nCanada leads Challenge League Division A ahead of Singapore due to a better Net Run Rate (NRR). Singapore began the tournament with a loss to Qatar but inflicted Canada\u2019s first and only defeat in that event on the last day. Canada lost by 4 runs to Singapore under the D\/L system following a stoppage due to rain when Canada was batting.
\nCanada ended the first tournament with 4 wins, 1 loss, NRR 2.253. Singapore had 4 wins and 1 loss, NRR 0.384.
\nQatar won 3 and lost 2; Denmark won 2 and lost 3; Malaysia won 1 and lost 4; Vanuatu won 1 and lost 4.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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