Jamie Atkinson

Zimbabwe relied on their experience in international cricket to tame a fighting Hong Kong by 14 runs in the opening match of the World Twenty20 qualifiers at VCA stadium on Tuesday.

Afghanistan defeated Hong Kong by six wickets for their second straight win in the ICC World T20 qualifier here on Thursday.

Scotland dished out a superb all-round performance to notch up an eight-wicket win over Hong Kong via D/L method in a rain-affected inconsequential match of the ICC World Twenty20.

A full list of the squads for the upcoming 2016 ICC Word Twenty20 starting March 8.

Ireland skipper William Porterfield is excited about the prospect of securing their third consecutive title in front of the home crowd.