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Jersey beat Papua New Guinea by 172 runs to boost World Cup hopes
Jersey beat Papua New Guinea by 172 runs in a List A match in Nairobi on October 22, 2026.
The result strengthened Jersey’s hopes of progressing in the World Cup competition.
Zak Tribe led the batting, scoring 150 runs from 129 balls.
He and Josh Lawrenson built a 165-run partnership for the third wicket, with Lawrenson making 72.
Jonty Jenner then scored 72 from 23 balls, including nine sixes, as Jersey added runs quickly.
The match listing named Zak Tribe Player of the Match.
The available details do not say what Jersey must do next to secure progress.
BBC reports that Jersey beat Papua New Guinea by 172 runs, boosting Jersey’s hopes of progressing at the World Cup.
The match was played on 22 October 2026 at Nairobi Gymkhana Club Ground in Nairobi.
Asa Tribe scored 150 from 129 balls, and Josh Lawrenson made 72 as they built a 165-run partnership.
Jonty Jenner scored 72 from 23 balls, including nine sixes, after joining Tribe at the crease.
India Today’s article text says Papua New Guinea won, contradicting its headline and the BBC report.
- Who
- Jersey and Papua New Guinea.
- What
- BBC reports Jersey won by 172 runs, boosting its World Cup hopes.
- When
- 22 October 2026.
- Where
- Nairobi Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi.
- Why
- The win improved Jersey’s World Cup prospects, according to the BBC.
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Jersey opener Harrison Carlyon was out for 18 from 19 balls.
Asa Tribe was bowled by Aue Oru for 23, leaving Jersey on 58-2.
Asa Tribe and Josh Lawrenson put on 165 runs for the third wicket.
Jonty Jenner joined Tribe and the pair added 113 runs for the fourth wicket in 6.4 overs.
BBC reported that Jersey beat Papua New Guinea by 172 runs.
- Margin
- 172 runs
- Venue
- Nairobi Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi
- Asa Tribe
- 150 runs from 129 balls
- Josh Lawrenson
- 72 runs from 95 balls
- Jonty Jenner
- 72 runs from 23 balls, including nine sixes