Jersey Cricket aiming for 2027 World Cup with attacking play style
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:35 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Jersey Cricket is focused on developing an exciting and competitive style of play ahead of the 2027 Cricket World Cup. Head coach Neil MacRae described the team's recent performances against Scotland A as "exceptional," despite a narrow loss by one run in the first match and a 25-run victory in the second. Players Zak Tribe and Jonty Jenner showcased strong batting skills, contributing significantly to their efforts. Jersey's immediate schedule includes a 50-over match against Guernsey on September 5, followed by participation in the ICC Challenge League in October and the ODI World Cup Play-off Qualifier in December.
- •Jersey lost to Scotland A by one run in the first match.
- •They won the second match against Scotland A by 25 runs.
- •Zak Tribe scored 99 and 85 in the two matches.
- •Jersey faces Guernsey on September 5.
- •They will compete in the ICC Challenge League in October.
- 1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Jersey 'building attacking style' for 2027 World Cup bid
"Head coach Neil MacCrae says Jersey are aiming to reach the 2027 Cricket World Cup with an "exciting" brand.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Cricket•Oct 16, 2026, 1:41 PMBrad Wheal announces retirement at age of 30
ICC T20 World Cup•Oct 16, 2026, 10:34 AMRew, 18, to captain England Lions in West Indies- ICC Cricket World Cup•Oct 21, 2026, 5:16 PMPakistan pull out of International Masters Cricket World Cup: PCB won't let PAK veterans to visit India for the tournament
- ICC Cricket World Cup•Oct 21, 2026, 10:58 AMWatch IND vs NZ 1st T20I free on TikTok: New Zealand cricket announces new limited-time live-streaming option
ICC Cricket World Cup•Oct 21, 2026, 8:00 AM‘No accountability’: Ex-India cricketer seeks clarity over Mohammed Shami’s continued omission
ICC Cricket World Cup•Oct 19, 2026, 12:45 PMFamiliar foes get serious in ODI World Cup build-up
