[4] At the conclusion of the group stage, Bangladesh, Ireland, Thailand and Zimbabwe progressed to the semi-finals which would determine the two places at the T20 World Cup.

[8] In December 2020 the ICC confirmed the qualification process for the tournament,[9] with 37 teams scheduled to take part across five regional groups.

[13] Gargi Bhogle was unable to recover from a finger injury and was replaced in the United States squad by Mahika Kandanala.

[26] Moksha Chaudhary was ruled out of the qualifier for medical reasons and was replaced in the United States squad by Sai Tanmayi Eyyunni.

[27] Jahanara Alam was ruled out of the tournament due to a hand injury and was replaced in the Bangladesh squad by Fariha Trisna.