Guernsey reach 2028 T20 World Cup qualifying final
Guernsey progress to the final of 2028 T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier A after beating Slovenia to win their group.
Guernsey's bowlers ensured they would reach their final as their batters struggled [ICC] Guernsey are through to the final of 2028 T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier A after winning their group. The islanders had a nervy four-wicket in their final pool game in Cyprus to end the first stage with four wins from four matches. Guernsey, who had previously beaten Sweden, Malta and Austria, will face the winners of the tournament's other five-team group - most likely Channel Island rivals Jersey.
The winner of that match will progress to the final round of European qualifying for the 2028 T20 World Cup next summer. Guernsey take control of T20 World Cup qualifying group Guernsey beat Malta in second T20 World Cup qualifier Guernsey beat Sweden in first T20 World Cup qualifier Josh Butler returned his best bowling figures in a Guernsey shirt with 3-16 off his four overs as Slovenia were bowled out for just 99 off 19. 4 overs.
He took three of the first four wickets - including opener Taher Mohammad for 20 - as Slovenia were reduced to 40-4 off 9. 2 overs. Jack Kovacic offered some big-hitting lower-order resistance as he smashed three sixes in a 16-ball knock of 25.
But he was caught off teenage pace bowler Ed Robinson who continued to impress with 2-9 off his only over. In reply Guernsey made heavy weather of their relatively low target - they were 21-2 off three overs as Butler and Tom Nightingale went cheaply. Lucas Barker (22) and Matt Stokes (16) put on 32 for the third wicket but were dismissed in successive balls to leave the islanders on 53-4 early in the eighth over.