Big blow for Kenya’s World Cup hopes after another collapse at Cricket Challenge League

NAIROBI, Kenya, October 25, 2026 – Kenya’s hopes of safeguarding their place in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League have been dealt a major blow after a crushing 123-run defeat to Jersey at Nairobi Gymkhana on Sunday. With only two matches remaining in the current round, the national side’s ambitions of staying on course for next year’s World Cup qualification pathway are now hanging precariously in the balance. Coming into this round, Kenya knew victories were essential. The Challenge League forms a critical part of the qualification route towards the ICC Men’s Cricket World C...

With only two matches remaining in the current round, the national side’s ambitions of staying on course for next year’s World Cup qualification pathway are now hanging precariously in the balance.

Coming into this round, Kenya knew victories were essential.

The Challenge League forms a critical part of the qualification route towards the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, and Kenya needed a strong home campaign to strengthen their position and remain competitive in the race for progression.

nstead, back-to-back defeats have left the hosts facing an uphill task.

A day after throwing away a promising position against Qatar, Kenya followed up with another disappointing performance against a disciplined Jersey side that exposed weaknesses with both bat and ball.

Jersey piled up 320 for nine from their 50 overs, with Asa Tribe scoring 72 and Zak Tribe adding 65 after the visitors made a flying start.

Source: Capital FM Sports