It took place at its long-time home, Hong Kong Stadium.

The Cup title was claimed by New Zealand, with South Africa, Scotland and Kenya respectively claiming the lower-level Plate, Bowl and Shield.

Japan won the World Series Core Team Qualifier to earn promotion to "core" status for the 2014–15 series.

The top two teams from each pool advanced to the Cup/Plate brackets.

The bottom two teams from each group entered the Bowl/Shield brackets.