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The International Cricket Council has banned Oman player Yousuf Al Balushi for seven years after he accepted four charges for breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. The charges relate to attempting to influence team members to engage in corruption during the 2019 T20 World Cup Qualifier.

Scotland wicket-keeper batsman Matthew Cross hit an unbeaten 61 as Scotland chased down the target of 168 set by Oman to emerge victorious in the fifth place play-off. With both the countries qualified for the T20 World Cup in Australia, this play-off was more like a dress rehearsal to that event.

Papua New Guinea are on the verge of qualifying for their first-ever T20 World Cup after an impressive win against Singapore, while Ireland keep their hopes of direct qualification alive with a win over Jersey. Elsewhere, Namibia cruise past Kenya while Oman pip Canada to gain top spot in Group B.

Oman made sure Hong Kong failed to win yet again as they go to the top of Group A with two wins from two games while Singapore continue their dream run by beating Bermuda to go joint top in Group B along with Netherlands. Papua New Guinea pipped Namibia to register in two wins from two games.

Scotland succumbed to a shock two-run defeat at the hands of a spirited Singapore side with captain Amjad Mahboob defending 8 runs off the final over. Ireland and Netherlands started strongly with convincing victories while hosts UAE were outclassed completely by the red brigade of Oman.