Jersey defeated Papua New Guinea in Nairobi to secure a place in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier play-off in Nepal this December. The home side posted a massive total of 347-5, ensuring a top two finish in the ICC Challenge League A.
Zak Tribe anchored the innings with a century, scoring 150 runs. Tribe shared a 165-run partnership with Josh Lawrenson, who contributed 72 runs from 95 balls.
Jonty Jenner also played a significant role, scoring 72 runs off 23 balls to put on 113 runs with Tribe for the fourth wicket in just 6.4 overs. Harrison Carlyon added 18 runs from 19 balls to the tally.
Papua New Guinea were bowled out for 175 in 36.5 overs in response. Ben Ward spearheaded the bowling attack, taking 5-49 to dismantle the opposition.
Ward dismissed Lega Siaka for 39, Patrick Nou for 14, and Assad Vala for 4. George Richardson removed Sese Bau for 22, while Doko Rupa was dismissed for a duck.
Sese Bau and Lega Siaka initially provided a 46-run stand for the second wicket. Kabis Morea and Alei Nao added 64 runs for the ninth wicket before Josh Lawrenson bowled Morea for 40 lbw.
Charles Perchard finished the innings by bowling Nao for 32.
