In a commanding display, Guernsey Women outplayed Estonia Women to secure a 66-run victory in the fifth match of the Nordic Women T20 Cup. After being put in to bat by Estonia, Guernsey posted a strong total of 138/6 in their 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Rosie Davis, who top-scored with 31 off 43 balls, and Molly Robinson, who contributed a crucial 27 off 33 balls.
Estonia’s bowlers had moments of success, with Maret Valner taking 2/19 in her 4 overs and Sirli Pattenden chipping in with 2/17 in 3 overs. However, Guernsey’s batters were able to set a challenging target that proved too much for Estonia.
In response, Estonia Women struggled to get going in their chase of 139. Guernsey’s bowling attack, led by Molly Robinson (2/16 in 4 overs) and Annie Le Ray (2/13 in 3.4 overs), dismantled Estonia’s batting lineup, restricting them to just 72 in 18.4 overs. Viktoria Frey (11 off 9 balls) was the only batter to reach double figures for Estonia, as they were bowled out well short of the target.
Key Moments:
- Rosie Davis and Molly Robinson provided the backbone of Guernsey’s innings, with their composed batting helping set a formidable total.
- Estonia’s batting faltered against a disciplined Guernsey bowling attack, with Molly Robinson’s all-round performance proving pivotal.
- Guernsey’s bowlers, led by Robinson and Le Ray, ensured Estonia never got close to the required run rate, resulting in a convincing win.
Player of the Match: Molly Robinson for her all-round contribution of 27 runs and 2 wickets for 16 runs, playing a crucial role in Guernsey’s victory.