2016 ICC World Cricket League Division Five
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| Dates | 21 – 28 May 2016 |
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| Administrator(s) | International Cricket Council |
| Cricket format | Limited-overs (50 overs) |
| Tournament format(s) | Round-robin and Knockout |
| Host(s) |  Jersey |
| Champions | Jersey |
| Participants | 6 |
| Matches | 18 |
| Most runs |  Zeeshan Maqsood (350) |
| Most wickets | Ben Kynman (15) |
The 2016 ICC World Cricket League Division Five was an international cricket tournament that took place in Jersey during May 2016.[1] It formed part of the 2012–18 cycle of the World Cricket League (WCL). The Jersey Cricket Board were awarded the hosting rights in October 2015, with the Nigeria Cricket Federation the only other bidder.[2]
The competition's final was played at the Grainville Cricket Ground in Saint Saviour, with Jersey defeating Oman by 44 runs. Both teams were promoted to the 2016 Division Four tournament.[3]
Six teams qualified for the tournament:
Oman (5th in 2014 ICC World Cricket League Division Four)
Jersey (6th in 2014 ICC World Cricket League Division Four)
Tanzania (3rd in 2014 ICC World Cricket League Division Five)
Nigeria (4th in 2014 ICC World Cricket League Division Five)
Suriname (1st in 2015 ICC World Cricket League Division Six)
Guernsey (2nd in 2015 ICC World Cricket League Division Six)
Vanuatu (3rd in 2015 ICC World Cricket League Division Six, invited in March 2016 to replace Suriname)
In March 2016 Suriname withdrew from the tournament due to an ICC investigation into the eligibility of some of their players.[4][5] At least six players had doubts raised regarding their eligibility, including the Division Six tournament's man of the series, Gavin Singh and the leading wicket-taker, Muneshwar Patandin.[6] Vanuatu were named as their replacement.[6]
Match officials
For the fixture between Oman and Nigeria on 22 May, Sue Redfern was one of the standing umpires, while Jacqueline Williams was the third umpire. It was the first time two female umpires had officiated in a men's match in an ICC tournament.[8]
Preparation
Vanuatu played warm-up matches against Denmark and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in London. After continuing on to Jersey, the team also played a final warm-up match against Oman, before the start of the tournament proper.[9] Guernsey played a series of warm-up matches in Sussex, England, including two against a Netherlands A side.[10]
Squads
 Guernsey[11]Coach: Ashley Wright |
Jersey[12] Coach: Neil MacRae |
 Nigeria[13]Coach: Obruthe Ogbimi |
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| Oman[14] Coach: Duleep Mendis |
 Tanzania[15]Coach: Zully Rehemtullah |
 Vanuatu[9]Coach: Shane Deitz |
Points table
Fixtures
Round robin
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- Jersey won the toss and elected to field.
- Rain reduced the match to 23 overs per side.
- With no result, the match was restarted on the reserve day, 23 May.[17]
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- Tanzania won the toss and elected to bat.
- Rain reduced the match to 28 overs per side.
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- Guernsey won the toss and elected to field.
- Rain reduced the match to 26 overs per side.
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- Vanuatu won the toss and elected to field.
- Rain reduced the match to 37 overs per side.
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- Tanzania won the toss and elected to bat.
- Rain reduced the match to 42 overs per side.
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- Nigeria won the toss and elected to field.
- Nigeria's total is the third-lowest in a World Cricket League match.[18]
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- Jersey won the toss and elected to field.
- This was a replay of the fixture from 21 May which ended as a no result.[17]
- Oman's Munis Ansari took career-best figures of 5 for 27.[19]
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- Jersey won the toss and elected to bat.
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- Nigeria won the toss and elected to bat.
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- Vanuatu won the toss and elected to bat.
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- Oman won the toss and elected to field.
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- Jersey won the toss and elected to field.
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- Nigeria won the toss and elected to field.
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- Vanuatu won the toss and elected to bat.
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- Jersey won the toss and elected to field.
Playoffs
5th-place playoff
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- Tanzania won the toss and elected to field.
3rd-place playoff
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- Vanuatu won the toss and elected to field.
Final
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- Oman won the toss and elected to field.
Final placings
After the conclusion of the tournament the teams were distributed as follows:
| Pos | Team | Status |
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| 1st | Jersey | Promoted to 2016 ICC World Cricket League Division Four |
| 2nd | Oman | |
| 3rd | Guernsey | Remained in 2017 ICC World Cricket League Division Five |
| 4th | Vanuatu | Relegated to regional tournaments |
| 5th | Tanzania | |
| 6th | Nigeria |