ICC Women's T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific QLF 2023/24

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier determines the representative for the global stage. It is the final regional hurdle for nations within the East Asia-Pacific zone. The winner advances to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier. This tournament marks the evolution of regional competitions dating back to 2016. The current branding began in 2019, succeeding earlier iterations that saw Papua New Guinea dominate the early years. The format usually combines a group stage with knockout play-offs. Participation varies by edition, ranging from smaller fields to larger tournaments. Papua New Guinea stands as the most successful team in the competition's modern history. They have claimed titles in 2016, 2017, and 2018. Their dominance continued through 2025, where they defeated Vanuatu in the final held in Fiji. However, records for the 2019 and 2023 editions remain disputed among sources. Some accounts credit Papua New Guinea with both victories, while others suggest Japan won in 2019 and Vanuatu remained undefeated in 2023. Because of these discrepancies, the full record of winners is not entirely clear. The 2025 edition highlighted individual brilliance, with Konio Oala scoring an unbeaten 130 runs. The path from this regional event leads directly to the Global Qualifier, which in turn feeds into the ultimate T20 World Cup. For the 2026 cycle, the victor of the East Asia-Pacific Qualifier will travel to Nepal. The competition includes nations such as Japan, Vanuatu, Fiji, Samoa, and the Cook Islands. It serves as a critical stepping stone for teams seeking international recognition.

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier is the regional qualifying tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the East Asia-Pacific zone. It serves as the final regional stage to determine which team advances to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier. The tournament was first held under this specific branding in 2019, though predecessor regional qualifiers existed in 2016, 2017, and 2018, all of which were won by Papua New Guinea. The 2019 edition was hosted in Vanuatu. The format typically involves a group stage followed by knockout play-offs, with the number of participating teams varying (e.g., 10 teams in 2025). The winner of the EAP Qualifier secures a spot in the Global Qualifier; for the 2026 cycle, the winner advances to the Global Qualifier in Nepal. Papua New Guinea is the most successful team, having won the 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 (disputed, see below), 2023 (disputed, see below), and 2025 editions. However, conflicting reports exist regarding the 2019 and 2023 winners. Some sources cite Papua New Guinea as the 2019 winner, while others suggest Japan won. Similarly, for 2023, some sources claim Vanuatu won undefeated, while others state Papua New Guinea won. The 2025 edition was hosted in Fiji, with Papua New Guinea defeating Vanuatu in the final. The tournament is distinct from other regional qualifiers as it covers the specific EAP geography, including nations like Japan, PNG, Vanuatu, Fiji, Samoa, and Cook Islands. The 2022 edition is not clearly documented in available sources. The competition sits within the ICC's global pathway, feeding into the World Cup Global Qualifier, which then feeds into the T20 World Cup. Notable records include Konio Oala's unbeaten 130 in the 2025 tournament. The tournament has undergone name changes, evolving from 'ICC Women's World T20 East Asia-Pacific Qualifier' to 'ICC Women's T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier'.