Jersey were heavily beaten by the United Arab Emirates in their final 50-over warm-up game at Grainville, going down by 97 runs. The match was the last in a run of four fixtures arranged as part of the island side's preparations.
The result leaves Jersey ending their warm-up schedule with a clear test against stronger opposition. A defeat by such a margin will be a disappointing way to close the series, especially with the team using these matches to build rhythm and assess form in the 50-over format.
Facing the UAE gave Jersey another chance to measure themselves against an international side before their next competitive stage. While the loss underlined the challenge ahead, it also provided a final opportunity to fine-tune plans and combinations at Grainville.
With the preparation matches now complete, attention turns to how Jersey respond after this setback. The focus will be on taking lessons from the four-game run and improving quickly before the fixtures that matter most.
