The tournament was the fourth edition of the World Cup Qualifier, and the first to be held in Sri Lanka.

[3] As well as the four qualifiers for the Cricket World Cup, Bangladesh and Ireland kept their ODI status until 2021 by virtue of them reaching the Super Six stage of the tournament.

[17] Ahead of the tournament, Sidra Nawaz was ruled out of Pakistan's squad due to injury and was replaced by Rabiya Shah.

[18] Anam Amin and Sidra Ameen were also withdrawn from Pakistan's squad, being replaced by Sadia Yousuf and Muneeba Ali respectively.

The top three teams from each group progressed to the Super Six stage, and also earned ODI status until the next World Cup.