Jersey thrash Guernsey to retain women's inter-island T20 title
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Last updated: June 15, 2026
Jersey successfully defended their inter-island T20 title by defeating Guernsey in two matches. This victory marks Jersey's fifth consecutive title win, extending their dominant streak. The matches highlighted Jersey's strong batting and bowling performances, while Guernsey acknowledged the skill gap and areas for future development.
- Jersey secured their fifth consecutive inter-island T20 title after two decisive victories against Guernsey. In the first match, Jersey posted 160-7 with strong contributions from Analise Merritt (52) and Erin Duffy (21*), before bowling Guernsey out for 60, with Chloe Greechan taking 3-6. The second game saw Jersey score 188-5, powered by Aimee Aikenhead's 85 and Merritt's 50, with a significant 133-run partnership. Guernsey responded with 88-7, unable to reach the target, with Olivia Bastin taking 3-13. Jersey's captain expressed satisfaction with the dominant performance, while Guernsey's coach identified a significant skill and pathway system gap, estimating a 5-8 year deficit and aiming to close it within 3-5 years.
