2016 Asia Cup Qualifier

The 2016 Asia Cup Qualifier was a cricket tournament held to determine the final team that would participate in the 2016 Asia Cup, which featured a format primarily favoring Twenty20 matches. Hosted in March 2016, the qualifier took place in Bangladesh, drawing participation from six teams, including Afghanistan, Hong Kong, Nepal, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates, alongside the dominant cricketing nation, India, which sought to assert its preeminence in the Asia Cup. India, having a rich cricketing history and notable performances in past Asia Cups, was anticipated to capitalize on its experience and resources, although it did not compete directly in the qualifier. The competition highlighted emerging cricket nations and their efforts to establish themselves on the Asian cricketing stage.