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Guernsey advances in T20 World Cup qualification after ICC review

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:00 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Guernsey advances in T20 World Cup qualification after ICC review

Summary

Guernsey Cricket remains in contention for the 2028 T20 World Cup after a review by the ICC. Initially eliminated following a narrow defeat against Jersey in the Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier A, Guernsey won all four of its group matches, indicating strong performance. Now, the team will look to the next qualification phase as they seek to secure a spot in the tournament co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. Cricket manager Rob Thomson expressed optimism about their chances moving forward, citing the depth and quality of the team's performance in prior matches.

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By the Numbers

•Guernsey was initially thought out of the T20 World Cup race.
•The team won all four matches in their qualifying group.
•A review by the ICC granted Guernsey another qualification chance.
•Guernsey's next qualifying campaign starts next year.
•Rob Thomson believes the team can compete effectively against other nations.

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1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Guernsey T20 World Cup hopes still alive after review

What they're saying

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Guernsey thought their hopes of reaching the tournament had ended but a review of the qualification pathway by the ICC has given them another chance.
— Yahoo Sports

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