Jersey Secures Two Wins Against Uganda 'A' Ahead of ICC Challenge League
Jersey prepared for their ICC Challenge League A tournament in Kenya by defeating Uganda 'A' twice in Entebbe.
In their first match, Jersey triumphed by nine wickets, bowling Uganda out for 118 runs in 33 overs. Ben Ward took 3 wickets for 20 runs, while Josh Lawrenson contributed with 2 wickets for 17 runs. Jersey chased down the target, scoring 121 runs for the loss of just one wicket, with Harrison Carlyon scoring 59 runs and Lawrenson finishing with 52 not out.
In the second match, Jersey won by 59 runs, posting 193 runs for 9 wickets in their 50 overs. Carlyon scored 49 runs and Jonty Jenner added 44 runs. Ward excelled again with the ball, taking 5 wickets for 17 runs, as Uganda was all out for 143 runs in 41.3 overs. Jersey now heads to Kenya needing two wins to advance in the qualifying rounds for the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
