By Victoria Hamilton 
The three-match T20I series between Guernsey and Switzerland at Castel ended with Guernsey claiming the series 1–0, after the first two matches were washed out by rain. The hosts sealed victory in the decider thanks to a composed batting effort led by Ed Robinson.
1st T20I – Rain Washes Out Between Guernsey and Switzerland
Guernsey posted 154/4 in 20 overs, with Matthew Stokes top-scoring with 73 off 51 balls and captain Oliver Nightingale adding 41 not out. In reply, Switzerland managed 16/1 in 2 overs before rain forced the match to be abandoned.
Brief Scores:
- Guernsey 154/4 (Matthew Stokes 73, Oliver Nightingale 41*; Diyon Johnson 2/26)
- Switzerland 16/1 (match abandoned – no result)
2nd T20I – Rain Forces No Result Between Guernsey and Switzerland
The second game also ended in disappointment. Switzerland reached 83/3 in 13 overs, with Numan Ahmadzai steady on 28 and Diyon Johnson scoring a brisk 11 off 7 balls*, before rain intervened once again.
Brief Scores:
- Switzerland 83/3 in 13 overs (Numan Ahmadzai 28*, Isaac Stewart 30; Forshaw 1/13, Martel 1/17)
- Match abandoned – no result
3rd T20I – Ed Robinson Guides Guernsey to Series Win Over Switzerland
With the series still open, the final T20I provided a result. Switzerland batted first and managed 122/7 in 20 overs, powered by Malyar Stanikzai’s 35 off 22 balls and Isaac Stewart’s 30 off 25. For Guernsey, Luke Bichard starred with the ball, claiming 3/29, while Matthew Stokes and Martin-Dale Bradley chipped in with one wicket each.
Chasing 123, Guernsey kept their composure. Ed Robinson anchored the innings with 42 off 54 balls, while Lucas Barker (25) and Matthew Stokes (24)* provided key support. The hosts reached 123/3 in 18.2 overs, winning by 7 wickets with 10 balls to spare.
Brief Scores:
- Switzerland 122/7 (Malyar Stanikzai 35, Isaac Stewart 30; Bichard 3/29, Bradley 1/16)
- Guernsey 123/3 in 18.2 overs (Ed Robinson 42, Lucas Barker 25; Deshan 1/19, Nayyer 1/28)
- Result: Guernsey won by 7 wickets
- Series result: Guernsey won 3-match T20I series 1–0
Series Wrap-Up
The series was heavily affected by weather, but Guernsey made the most of their chance in the decider. Ed Robinson was named Player of the Match for his composed innings, while Matthew Stokes once again proved to be Guernsey’s batting mainstay. For Switzerland, Stanikzai and Stewart showed promise, but the team struggled to post competitive totals consistently.
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