Jersey to face Nepal and UAE in 50-over matches

Jersey will play Nepal and the United Arab Emirates in 50-over matches next month.

The games will be part of Jersey's preparation for the final round of ICC Challenge League matches in October.

They will also serve as warm-up games for Nepal and the UAE, who face Netherlands and Scotland respectively in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2.

Jersey beat Nepal by seven wickets when the sides last played 11 years ago in the final round of qualifying for the T20 World Cup.

The islanders were beaten by 66 runs by the UAE when they last faced them in a 50-over game in a World Cup qualifier in 2023.

Nepal are currently fifth in the eight-team Cricket World Cup League 2 while UAE are eighth.

Should they finish outside the top four, they could face Jersey in the World Cup Qualifier play-off if Jersey can keep their place at the top of their Challenge League group.

Nepal will play Jersey on Monday 13 July and Wednesday 15 July at Grainville while the UAE will come to Jersey on Saturday 27 July and Monday 29 July.

"Hosting high-quality international opposition is hugely valuable for our players and an exciting opportunity for cricket fans," said Jersey Cricket chief executive Sarah Gomersall.

"We are also proud that NCC Grainville continues to be recognised as a venue capable of supporting international cricket and broadcasting the game to audiences worldwide."