Inter-insular match

The Inter-insular match is a cricket match played annually between the representative teams of Channel Islands Jersey and Guernsey. It has been played since 1957^[1] and often attracts crowds above 1,000.^[2]

History

After the first three games finished in draws, Jersey were the first to claim an outright win in 1960, followed by three successive wins for Guernsey. Several draws took place in the 1960s and 70s, leading to the match being switched to a limited overs format.^[1]

Between 1992 and 2001 Jersey won ten matches in a row, and this was followed by five successive wins for Guernsey between 2002 and 2006.^[1] The 2007 match was won by Jersey by four runs with just four balls to spare.^[2]

Results

Year	Venue	Winner	Won by
2000	Grainville	Jersey	56 runs
2001	KGV	Jersey	50 runs
2002	Grainville	Guernsey	35 runs
2003	KGV	Guernsey	2 wickets
2004	Grainville	Guernsey	5 wickets
2005	KGV	Guernsey	89 runs
2006	Grainville	Guernsey	16 runs
2007	KGV	Jersey	4 runs
2008	Grainville	Jersey	3 wickets
2009	KGV	Guernsey	21 runs
2010	Grainville	Guernsey	6 wickets
2011	KGV	Guernsey	147 runs
2012	Grainville	Jersey	9 wickets
2013	KGV	Jersey	14 runs

Related events

In addition to the main match, games have also been played at various age-groups: Over-40s, Under-25s, Under-23s, Under-21s, and Under-19s.^[1] The first Twenty20 match was played in September 2007, Guernsey winning by five wickets, and this is set to become an annual event.^[3]

See also

• Muratti - the equivalent event in football
• Siam Cup - the equivalent event in rugby union
• Guernsey cricket team
• Jersey cricket team

References