The 2008 ICC World Cricket League Division Five is a

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tournament that took place between 23 and 31 May 2008 in

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. It formed part of the

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and qualification for the 2011 World Cup tournament.

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won the competition. They went on to qualify for the

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and gain

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in 2017.

Teams

The top two teams from this tournament progressed to the

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Squads

Group stage

Points Tables

Fixtures and results

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Semifinals

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3rd Place Playoff

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Final

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Plate

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Final Placings

Statistics

References and notes

External links

World Cricket League structure

Official site

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