Guernsey Tri-Nation T20I Series 2025

The Guernsey Tri-Nation T20I Series 2025 has concluded, delivering a dramatic and rain-affected campaign that ultimately saw the host nation claim the series trophy. What began as a highly anticipated round-robin between Guernsey, the Isle of Man, and Switzerland was heavily impacted by the weather, but the final match provided a decisive conclusion to the tournament.

This post has been updated with the confirmed results, final standings, and key individual performances from the series.

Tournament Overview: A Rain-Disrupted Campaign

Hosted at the King George V Sports Ground in Castel, the series was designed to showcase the rising talent of European Associate cricket. However, the weather proved to be a significant factor, with multiple matches abandoned due to rain. Despite the disruptions, the final match between Guernsey and Switzerland provided a fitting finale, allowing the hosts to capitalize on home advantage and secure the series victory.

Guernsey Tri-Nation 2025: Full Match Schedule and Results

The tournament spanned three days—August 29th, 30th, and 31st. All matches were played at the King George V Sports Ground, Castel. Below is the confirmed schedule with results.

Day-by-Day Breakdown

• Friday, August 29: The series opener between the Isle of Man and Switzerland was abandoned without a result. The second match between Guernsey and the Isle of Man also fell victim to the weather.
• Saturday, August 30: The first match between Guernsey and Switzerland saw Guernsey post 154/4, but Switzerland’s reply was cut short at 16/1 after just two overs, resulting in a No Result. The afternoon fixture between Guernsey and the Isle of Man was abandoned.
• Sunday, August 31: The morning match between the Isle of Man and Switzerland was abandoned. The series finale between Guernsey and Switzerland finally produced a result, with Guernsey chasing down Switzerland’s total of 122/7 with 10 balls to spare.

Final Series Result and Standings

Series Result: Guernsey won the 3-match series against Switzerland 1-0 (with two matches abandoned).

Final Standings:

• 1st: Guernsey – Series Winner
• 2nd: Switzerland
• 3rd: Isle of Man

Note: The series was primarily contested between Guernsey and Switzerland due to the abandonment of matches involving the Isle of Man.

Key Performances

Player of the Match (3rd T20I): Edward Robinson (Guernsey)

Edward Robinson was the standout performer in the decisive final match, scoring a patient 42 runs from 54 balls to anchor the Guernsey chase.

Top Run Scorer (Guernsey vs Switzerland Series)

• MWR Stokes (Guernsey): 73 runs from 51 balls (8 fours, 1 six) – Strike Rate 143.13

Best Bowling Figures

• Adam Martel (Guernsey): 1/17 from 3 overs in the 2nd T20I

Team Analysis

Guernsey (Hosts)

Guernsey made the most of their home advantage, securing the only victory of the series. Their batting depth was on display in the final match, with Edward Robinson and Matthew Stokes guiding the team to a comfortable chase. The bowlers also performed well, restricting Switzerland to a modest total.

Switzerland

Switzerland showed glimpses of promise, particularly with the ball, but were ultimately undone by the weather and a disciplined Guernsey performance in the final match. Their batting struggled to build partnerships in the limited opportunities they had.

Isle of Man

The Isle of Man had a frustrating campaign, with all of their matches abandoned due to rain. They were unable to showcase their talent on the field, but the experience of touring and training in Guernsey will still be valuable for their development.