Sports News Report
League: ICC Cricket World CupSport: CricketCountry: GlobalCategory: Scores & Results

Jersey faces Nepal after opening loss in ICC Challenge League A

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 9:12 AM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

Jersey faces Nepal after opening loss in ICC Challenge League A
Summary

Jersey's cricket team lost their opening one-day game to Nepal by 81 runs, scoring 169 all out in response to Nepal's 250 runs. Charlie Brennan scored 82 not out, helping Jersey recover from a challenging start at 59-8. Jersey will face Nepal again on Wednesday and host the UAE later this month, as they seek to qualify for the 2027 Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-Off. Head coach Neil MacRae emphasized the importance of these matches as preparation for upcoming challenges.

Source Links
Yahoo Sports
By the Numbers
  • •Jersey lost to Nepal by 81 runs in their first 50-over match of the year.
  • •Charlie Brennan scored 82 not out, but Jersey struggled at 59-8.
  • •Jersey will play Nepal again on July 14.
  • •Upcoming matches against the UAE are scheduled for July 27 and 29.
  • •Jersey aims to finish in the top two to reach the Qualifier Play-Off.
Latest Updates
  • 9:12 AMYahoo Sports — Jersey relishing 'step up in quality' - Brennan
What they're saying
"

Jersey batter Charlie Brennan says games with Nepal and the United Arab Emirates are good tests for the island side.

Related Teams & Leagues
ICC Cricket World CupCricket

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days