The 2016 ICC World Cricket League Europe Division Two was an international 20-over

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tournament played in

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, from 17 to 20 August 2016. It was the first official ( ICC-approved) international cricket tournament to be played in Sweden. Six teams participated in the tournament –

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, the

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, and

. The tournament was heavily affected by the weather, with five out of the fifteen games being abandoned. The top two teams, Germany and Sweden, qualified for the 2017 ICC Europe Division One event. Germany finished undefeated, while Sweden were level with Israel and Spain on points, but had a superior

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. The leading run-scorer was Israel's Josh Evans, while the leading wicket-taker was another Israeli player,

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. The tournament featured the first international cricket match between

and

. That match may also have been the first senior international between the two teams in any sport (Gibraltar being a disputed territory that is claimed by both Spain and the United Kingdom).Andrew Nixon
"Germany remain top as rain affects day three in Stockholm"
CricketEurope, 19 August 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2016.

Squads

Points table

Matches

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Statistics

Most runs

The top five run scorers (total runs) are included in this table. Source

Most wickets

The top five wicket takers are listed in this table, listed by wickets taken and then by

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. Source
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References

External links

Series home at ESPN Cricinfo
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