The Qualifiers round will be expanded version from the previous, will comprise 16 teams of which 6 would be with ODI status countries while remaining 10 teams will be chosen from regional Twenty20 tournaments.
The six Associates of ICC with ODI status Afghanistan, Canada, Ireland, Kenya, Netherlands and Scotland are already qualified for this event.
ICC World Twenty20 Qualifiers 2012 will be hosted by UAE. Teams which will compete in this tournament are Afghanistan, Canada, Ireland, Kenya, Netherlands, Scotland and 10 regional qualifiers (Namibia, Uganda, 2 Americas, 3 Asia, Papua New Guinea, 2 European)
