Castel: In a thrilling final at the ICC T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier C, Guernsey defeated Denmark by 6 wickets at the King George V Sports Ground. Guernsey chased down Denmark’s total of 158/7 with 8 balls to spare, securing the title in an intense match on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
Denmark, after electing to bat first, struggled early on with key wickets falling cheaply. Nicolaj Laegsgaard’s explosive 62 off 35 balls and Oliver Hald’s steady 28 off 21 balls helped Denmark post a competitive 158/7. Guernsey’s bowlers, particularly Charlie Forshaw and Martin Dale Bradley, each took two crucial wickets to stifle Denmark’s innings.
Guernsey’s chase was anchored by Matthew Stokes, who played a stellar knock of 67 not out from 44 balls, hitting six boundaries and a six. His efforts, combined with Josh Butler’s quickfire 43 off 29 balls, ensured that Guernsey crossed the finish line comfortably, despite losing a few wickets along the way.
Brief Scores:
Denmark: 158/7 in 20 overs (Nicolaj Laegsgaard 62, Oliver Hald 28; Charlie Forshaw 2/35, Martin Dale Bradley 2/35)
Guernsey: 159/4 in 18.4 overs (Matthew Stokes 67*, Josh Butler 43; Saif Ahmad 1/32, Surya Anand 1/23)
Result: Guernsey won by 6 wickets.
Player of the Match: Matthew Stokes (Guernsey) – 67* off 44 balls & 0/15 in 1 over.
Player of the Series: Hamid Shah (Denmark).
Match Highlights:
- Nicolaj Laegsgaard’s aggressive batting gave Denmark a fighting chance with a score of 158/7.
- Guernsey’s chase was well-paced, with Matthew Stokes’ unbeaten 67 leading the way.
- Guernsey clinched the title with an over and a half to spare, showcasing their strong batting depth.
With this victory, Guernsey capped off an excellent tournament and secured their spot as the top team in the ICC T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier C.
