Zak Tribe’s brilliant 150 powered Jersey to a commanding victory at Nairobi Gymkhana Club Ground, with Benjamin Ward taking five wickets to seal the result.

Jersey produced a dominant all-round performance to beat Papua New Guinea by 172 runs in ICC CWC Challenge League A Match 32 at Nairobi Gymkhana Club Ground on Thursday.

After setting PNG a target of 348, Jersey bowled them out for 175 in 36.5 overs. Zak Tribe was named Player of the Match after scoring 150 from 129 balls, helping Jersey post 347 for five in their 50 overs.

Tribe’s innings formed the backbone of Jersey’s imposing total. The scoring accelerated further through Jonty Jenner’s 72 from just 23 balls and Josh Lawrenson’s 72, giving Jersey a formidable platform and a strong finish.

PNG’s reply faltered early when Doko Rupa was dismissed for a duck in the first over. Sese Bau made 22, but wickets continued to fall as Jersey’s bowlers applied pressure. Lega Siaka top-scored for PNG with 39 from 49 balls, while Alei Nao contributed 32.

Benjamin Ward was Jersey’s standout bowler, claiming five for 49 from 10 overs. He removed Siaka, Patrick Nou, captain Assad Vala, Boio Ray and Tony Ura as PNG slipped to 94 for seven. Charles Perchard also made a significant contribution, taking two for 22 from eight overs, including two maidens.

Kabua Morea briefly counterattacked with 40 from 35 balls, striking four fours and three sixes. But after Morea fell at 175, PNG’s innings was complete, leaving Jersey with a comprehensive victory.

The result secured Jersey a top two finish in the league and a place in the World Cup Qualifier Play-off in Nepal, according to BBC Sport.

Result: Jersey 347/5 (50 overs) beat Papua New Guinea 175 (36.5 overs) by 172 runs.

Player of the Match: Zak Tribe (150 off 129 balls).