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 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.
- •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.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Guernsey T20 World Cup hopes still alive after review
"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.
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