Tail-enders kill off Jersey

GUERNSEY claimed their first inter-insular victory at the KGV in sensational style on Saturday. The game will be remembered for the stunning all-round performance of Ami Banerjee and a superb match-winning partnership of 44 from the ninth-wicket pair of Pierre Moody and Justin Ferbrache.

The Indian bowled an outstanding opening spell, which deserved more reward in the way of wickets than his one for 28 suggests, before hitting a classy 46.

Stuart Le Prevost's excellent 48 pushed Guernsey towards the victory target of 210 before Moody (41) and Ferbrache (12) showed an incredible calmness in guiding their side home with nine balls to spare.

'It was against the odds,' said a delighted Guernsey skipper, Andy Biggins.

'But our strength in depth pulled us through and it was a win based on teamwork.'

Island manager Dave Hearse, who won the inter-insular at the first attempt, said he was 'proud' of his squad.

'The players' perseverance was very good. I am so pleased for the guys and to win every game of the season - you cannot do better than that. They are great ambassadors for their island.

'Pierre Moody was fantastic - it was the innings of the game under immense pressure and he has never played better. He more than justified his selection.

'Justin Ferbrache batted brilliantly also in supporting Pierre and he showed that he did not want to get out. As Neil Burns said to us, the game is all about partnerships.'

Jersey skipper Dave Gorman was dignified in defeat and did not offer any excuses.

'We are desperately disappointed.

'We got ourselves into a position to win the game but that was a killer ninth-wicket partnership between Pierre Moody and Justin Ferbrache.

'Guernsey deserved to win the game because of that partnership,' said Gorman.