Jersey have secured their place in next year's final European qualifier for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup with a straightforward win over Norway in today's sub-regional B final in Germany.
Jersey celebrate their win (Jersey Cricket Twitter)
After Jersey captain Chuggy Perchard won the toss and chose to bowl first, Norway were bowled out for just 69, with only three players reaching double figures. Ben Ward was the pick of Jersey's bowlers, taking three wickets for just nine runs.
Jersey lost opener Nick Greenwood in their first over, with fellow opener Harrison Carlyon clubbing 20 from eight balls before he was out. Asa Tribe scored an unbeaten 23 from 15 balls, with Charlie Brennan contributing an unbeaten 17 as Jersey secured their six wicket win in 7.1 overs.
Ben Ward was named player of the match and player of the series (CricketEurope)
Jersey join Scotland, Netherlands an sub-regional A winner Italy in next year's final at a date and venue to be confirmed. One more team will join them from the next qualifier to be played in Guernsey next month. At that event the hosts will be in a group with Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland and Malta, with the other group comprising Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Greece and Spain.