Bhavsar leads the charge with the ball
Kuwait produced a clinical performance at the Ruaraka Sports Club Ground in Nairobi, dismantling Jersey to secure a comfortable seven-wicket win in Match 39 of the
Jersey struggled to build momentum throughout their innings, eventually being bowled out for 224 in their full 50 overs. Charlie Brennan provided the most resistance at the top of the order, contributing 43 off 54 balls, while Scott Van Breda added a steady 40 from 62 deliveries. However, the Jersey lineup found no answer to Bhavsar, who dismantled the middle and lower order with a brilliant spell of 5/25 from his eight overs. His ability to consistently find breakthroughs ensured that Jersey could never accelerate, keeping the target well within reach for the Kuwaiti batters.
Anto’s century seals the chase
Chasing 225 for victory, Kuwait faced an early setback when Ravija Sandaruwan fell with the score at 25 in just 2.2 overs. The early wicket threatened to put the pressure back on the chasing side, but any nerves were quickly settled by a dominant display from
Anto found a reliable partner in Bhavsar, who capped off an exceptional all-round performance by supporting the centurion in a match-defining partnership. While Benjamin Ward worked hard for Jersey, the momentum remained firmly with Kuwait as they cruised to their target. Kuwait reached 225/3, completing the chase with significant time to spare and securing a comprehensive seven-wicket victory. The result highlights a complete team effort, with Bhavsar’s five-wicket haul and Anto’s explosive century proving to be the decisive factors in the contest.
