Port Soif — Guernsey emerged victorious against Estonia by 5 wickets in their ICC T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier Group C match at the Guernsey Rovers Athletic Club Ground. The match was dominated by Guernsey’s efficient bowling and a strong batting performance, allowing them to chase down the target comfortably.
Estonia, after being put into bat, struggled to build momentum and managed to post only 99/8 in their 20 overs. Habib Khan was the top scorer with 39 runs off 37 balls. Harry Johnson was the standout bowler for Guernsey, taking 3 wickets for 18 runs in his 4 overs, while Charlie Forshaw also claimed 3 wickets.
In response, Guernsey chased down the target in 12.1 overs, scoring 102/5. Tom Nightingale led the charge with a blistering 34 off 16 balls, supported by Josh Butler’s 29 off 24 balls. Despite a few quick wickets towards the end, Guernsey reached the target with ease.
Brief Scores:
Estonia: 99/8 in 20 overs (Habib Khan 39, Harry Johnson 3/18, Charlie Forshaw 3/31)
Guernsey: 102/5 in 12.1 overs (Tom Nightingale 34, Josh Butler 29, Habib Khan 2/24)
Result: Guernsey won by 5 wickets.
Player of the Match: Harry Johnson (3/18)
Guernsey’s win keeps them well-positioned in the Qualifier, with their bowlers and top-order batsmen delivering when needed. Estonia, on the other hand, will need to regroup and improve their batting performance in the upcoming matches.
