Scotland vs Jersey

Here’s the latest on the Scotland vs Jersey cricket showdown:

🏏 Match Recap: Scotland vs Jersey – July 11, 2025

Event: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Europe Qualifier final round

Venue: Sportpark Westvliet, The Hague

Result: Jersey stunned Scotland with a 1‑wicket victory off the final ball—their first-ever win against them

Score Summary:

Scotland: 133 / 7

Jersey: 134 / 9 (20 overs)

Highlight Performer: Nick Greenwood top‑scored for Jersey with 49 off 36 balls and earned Player of the Match

Catch the drama-packed highlights above, including the heart-stopping final over and match-winning moments by Greenwood and others.

Key Moments

Jersey, in a must-win scenario, surged ahead with Nick Greenwood and Harrison Carlyon setting a strong tone early in the chase

Scotland fought back, restricting Jersey to 110/6 with wickets from Mark Watt and Chris Greaves shaping the pressure

With 5 needed off the final over, a late-order push and an audacious move by No. 11 Jake Dunford sealed the victory on the last ball—an unforgettable finish 

Sadly, despite the win, Jersey missed World Cup qualification—Italy and Netherlands advanced based on net run‑rate

Tournament Standings at Close of Finals

Position Team Matches Wins Net Run Rate

1 Netherlands 4 3 +1.281

2 Italy 4 2 +0.612

3 Jersey 4 2 +0.306

4 Scotland 4 1 –0.117

5 Guernsey 4 0 –2.517

Both Italy and the Netherlands secured qualification for the T20 World Cup 2026 in India/Sri Lanka. Despite matching Italy on points, Jersey fell short on NRR .

 Fan Buzz

Reddit users described it as “all‑time classic” associate cricket:

“This game was absolute cinema.”

“That no 11 just played a casual reverse ramp first ball and the rest is history.”

Final Thoughts

A stunning final-ball victory for Jersey that shattered Scotland and ignited hopes—only for them to just miss World Cup qualification.

Major standout: Nick Greenwood’s innings anchored the chase and turned the tide.

A testament to the excitement of associate‑level cricket and how tight margins (like net run‑rate) decide big outcomes.

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