Denmark vs Jersey – T20 Internationals 2026 Match Report | Statz
1st May 2026
Jersey Dismantle Denmark by 6 Wickets as George Richardson Stars with the Ball
Jersey won by 6 wickets (with 52 balls remaining) in the 52nd match of 91 in T20 Internationals 2026, played at Solvangs Park, Copenhagen. Jersey won the toss and elected to bowl, then comprehensively outclassed Denmark – dismissing the hosts for just 92 and knocking off the target in 11.2 overs. Jersey are ranked 28th in the ICC T20I standings (rating 117); Denmark are 40th (rating 70), and that gap was visible throughout.
First Innings – Denmark Bundled for 92
Denmark’s top order collapsed inside the first five overs. Hamid Shah went for 6 at 17/1 (over 2.4), Dinesh Kannan fell for 9 at 17/2 (over 3.1), Sebastian Heath contributed nothing at 17/3 (over 3.4), and Taranjit Singh made 0 at 17/4 (over 4.2). At 4 wickets for 17 inside 5 overs, Denmark were in serious trouble. Saud Munir added 2 before being bowled at 20/5 (over 5.4).
Lower down, Abdullah Mahmood provided the only real resistance – 31 off 33 before his catch-out at 79/6 (over 15.4), alongside Shakerullah Safi‘s 26 off 33. The pair put on most of what late resistance Denmark mustered, but it was not enough. Denmark were bowled out for 92 in 19.4 overs. Daniel Birrell was outstanding: 3/18 off 4 overs including a maiden. George Richardson took 2/7 off 3 overs at an economy of 2.33. Nick Greenwood picked up 3/15 off 2.4.
Second Innings – Jersey Ease Home
Harrison Carlyon set the tone with 18 off 10 – four fours, strike rate 180 – before departing at 33/1 (over 3.2). Patrick Gouge top-scored with 37 off 25 (6 fours, SR 148), but fell at 66/2 (over 7.1). Nick Greenwood came in and made 14 off 17 before his exit at 78/3 (over 9.3). Zak Tribe scored 8 before being caught at 89/4 (over 10.6). Jonty Jenner (13* off 10) and Julius Sumerauer (0*) finished the job. Jersey reached 93/4 in 11.2 overs with 52 balls to spare. Denmark’s best bowler was Nicholas Sonne-Rudd with 2/16 off 2.2 overs.
Statz MVP – George Richardson (95.56)
George Richardson earns Statz MVP with an MI rating of 95.56 out of 100. His figures of 2/7 off 3 overs at an economy of 2.33 in conditions that allowed others to score more freely represent extraordinary bowling control. Statz calculates impact based on match context – at 2.33 economy in a T20, Richardson’s spell was a critical factor in keeping Denmark well below par. There was no official man of the match awarded.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Daniel Birrell (JEY) – 3/18 off 4 overs (1 maiden, Econ 4.50), 124 Dream11 pts | Top fantasy haul, excellent control with the ball
- Nick Greenwood (JEY) – 3/15 off 2.4 overs + 14 bat, 120 Dream11 pts | Three wickets and a useful contribution in the chase
- Patrick Gouge (JEY) – 37 off 25 (SR 148, 6×4), 91 Dream11 pts | Top batter of the match
- Abdullah Mahmood (DNK) – 31 off 33 + 1/11 bowl, 81 Dream11 pts | Best Danish effort with bat and ball
- George Richardson (JEY) – 2/7 off 3 overs (Econ 2.33), 70 Dream11 pts | MI Rating 95.56 – Statz MVP, most impactful performance of the match
Turning Point
The collapse of Denmark’s top five inside the first five overs told the story of the match. The dismissal of Saud Munir – clean bowled by Richardson in over 5.4 with Denmark at 20/5 – left the hosts five down for 20 in five and a half overs. From that point a score of 92 was never going to be enough against a team of Jersey’s quality.
Match Context
This was the 52nd match of 91 in T20 Internationals 2026. Jersey sit 28th in the ICC T20I rankings with a rating of 117 from 24 matches. Denmark are 40th with a rating of 70 from 18 matches. Jersey now lead the head-to-head 1-0 in this series. The result confirms the gap between the two nations in T20 cricket at this level.
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