[2][3] The tournament consisted of eight teams: Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, the Leeward Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, the Windward Islands, the Combined Campuses and Colleges, and a West Indies Academy.

[4] As per previous edition the following points were awarded: 4 for a win; 2 for a no result; and 0 for a loss.

The system was introduced by white ball coach Daren Sammy to build a certain brand of cricket amongst the regional teams.

The bonus point system aims to tackle issues such as low strike rate, dot balls, strike rotation, death bowling etc.

[6] Advance to the Semi-finals The total team points at the end of each round are listed.