In a dominant display, Guernsey Women outplayed Finland Women to claim an 8-wicket victory with 25 balls to spare in the sixth match of the Nordic Women T20 Cup. After winning the toss and electing to field, Guernsey restricted Finland to 120/6 in their 20 overs. Molly Robinson was instrumental with the ball, taking 2 wickets for 21 runs, while Finland’s batters struggled to accelerate against a disciplined Guernsey attack.
Finland’s innings was anchored by a few key contributions, but they were unable to build the partnerships necessary to post a more challenging total. Despite a respectable score, it was not enough to challenge a strong Guernsey batting lineup.
Chasing 121 for victory, Guernsey Women made light work of the target, reaching 121/2 in just 15.5 overs. Robinson, continuing her excellent form, contributed 13 off 19 balls, while her teammates capitalized on a solid foundation to ensure a straightforward chase. The Guernsey batters displayed composure and aggression, ensuring they crossed the finish line with plenty of deliveries to spare.
Key Moments:
- Molly Robinson’s all-round performance once again proved decisive, with her economical bowling and crucial wicket-taking ability keeping Finland in check.
- Guernsey’s top order delivered a composed batting performance, ensuring the chase was handled with ease and efficiency.
- Finland’s bowlers struggled to contain Guernsey’s batters, who executed their chase perfectly, losing only two wickets along the way.
Player of the Match: Molly Robinson for her impactful performance with both bat and ball, taking 2/21 and contributing 13 runs to guide her team to victory.
