The format of the ICC WWT20Q will remain the same as the last edition in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2015. There will be two groups of four, where each team will play each other in each group in the group stage. After the conclusion of the group stage, the top two from each group will progress to the Trophy competition and contest for a place in the WWT20 2018.
The bottom two from each group will contest for the Plate.
