[5] When originally announced in October 2017, the top three teams, along with hosts New Zealand, would qualify for the World Cup.

[1][6] In October 2018, the qualification structure was changed allowing the hosts plus the top four teams to qualify directly for 2022 World Cup.

[11] In October 2019, Australia took an unassailable points lead to win the ICC Women's Championship trophy for the second time in a row.

[15] Two unscheduled series, New Zealand against Sri Lanka and Pakistan against India, were also thrown into doubt due to the pandemic.

[17] However, the result of the series would have no impact on the final standings, as Sri Lanka had already been eliminated, and New Zealand had progressed to the World Cup as hosts.