Eight teams competing in the tournament which lasted over two days from 27 to 28 October 2012.

The previous tournament was won by Pakistan who defeated England in the final.

[1][2] All standard laws of the game as laid down by the MCC applied with the following significant differences: Games are played between two teams of six players, and consist of five overs of six balls, with the exception of the final which consists of five overs of eight balls.

Each member of the fielding side, with the exception of the wicket-keeper shall bowl one over.

Wides and no-balls count as two runs to the batting side, plus an extra ball.