Jersey vs Nepal, JER vs NEP, 2026, Today Match Prediction

JER vs NEP Match Prediction & Analysis

Jersey and Nepal will face off in the second and final One-Day of the two-match series at the National Cricket Centre, Grainville. Nepal head into the contest with a 1-0 lead after securing a convincing 81-run victory in the opening One-Day and will now be aiming to seal the series. Jersey, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back at home and level the two-match series 1-1.

Nepal produced a clinical all-round performance in the series opener and arrive with plenty of momentum, having now won four of their last five completed ODIs. Jersey, on the other hand, have lost their last two completed ODIs and will need a much-improved display with both bat and ball to keep the series alive.

The head-to-head record also now favours Nepal. Out of the three completed ODIs played between the two teams, Nepal have won two, while Jersey have managed one victory. Having already taken the early advantage in the series, Nepal will be confident of completing a clean sweep, whereas Jersey will be determined to respond strongly in front of their home crowd and avoid a series defeat.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Jersey Preview

Jersey suffered an 81-run defeat in the opening One-Day after failing to chase Nepal's target of 251, getting bowled out for 169 in 41 overs. They will now need a much stronger all-round performance to level the two-match series.

With the ball, Benjamin Ward and Nick Greenwood were the standout performers, claiming 2 wickets each, while Daniel Birrell also picked up 2/38. Charles Perchard and George Richardson chipped in with a wicket apiece, but the bowlers were unable to stop Nepal from posting a competitive 250/8.

In reply, Charlie Brennan fought a lone battle with an unbeaten 82 off 111 balls, while Daniel Birrell contributed 41 off 50 balls. However, the rest of the batting line-up failed to make an impact, with no other batter crossing the 20-run mark as Jersey were bundled out for 169.

Jersey will now be hoping for a better batting effort and a more disciplined bowling display to bounce back in the second ODI and avoid a home series defeat.

Key Players: Charlie Brennan, Nick Greenwood, Benjamin Ward

Jersey Predicted Playing XI:

Harrison Carlyon, Patrick Gouge, Nick Greenwood, Zak Tribe, Jonty Jenner, Charlie Brennan, Jake Dunford (wk), Julius Sumerauer, Benjamin Ward, Daniel Birrell, Charles Perchard (c).

Nepal Preview

Nepal made a dominant start to the series with an 81-run victory in the opening ODI after posting 250/8 and then bowling Jersey out for 169. They will now be aiming to carry that momentum into the second ODI and complete a series sweep.

With the bat, Kushal Bhurtel starred with a superb 105 off 117 balls, while Bhim Sharki contributed 39 off 63. Useful lower-order cameos from Hemant Dhami (19), Karan KC (13)* and Sandeep Lamichhane (13)* helped Nepal finish with a competitive total of 250/8.

The bowling attack then produced an outstanding all-round performance. Hemant Dhami was the pick of the bowlers with brilliant figures of 4/37, while Aarif Sheikh claimed 3/9. Karan KC chipped in with 2/21, and Sandeep Lamichhane also picked up a wicket as Nepal comfortably defended their total.

Nepal will be full of confidence heading into the series decider and will look to produce another disciplined performance with both bat and ball to seal the two-match series.

Key Players: Kushal Bhurtel, Hemant Dhami, Karan KC

Nepal Predicted Playing XI:

Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Bhim Sharki, Rohit Paudel (c), Ishan Pandey, Aarif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Hemant Dhami.

Weather Conditions

The weather in Jersey is expected to be partly sunny, with the temperature around 24°C. Humidity will be close to 68%, while gentle winds blowing at approximately 14 km/h will keep conditions highly pleasant. There is a 0% chance of rain, ensuring ideal and completely uninterrupted conditions for a full match.

JER vs NEP Pitch Report

The National Cricket Centre, Grainville offers a balanced batting surface where batters can score freely once they get settled. Across the last nine ODIs at this venue, the average first-innings score is 265. In the series opener, the team batting first successfully defended its total, indicating that posting a competitive score could be a slight advantage. Fast bowlers are expected to get some assistance with the new ball before the pitch settles down for batting.

Score Prediction

If Jersey bat first: 235–255 runs
If Nepal bat first: 270–290 runs

Toss: To Bat

The captain winning the toss is likely to bat first. The opening One-Day of this series was won by the team batting first after successfully defending its total, so captains may prefer to put runs on the board and apply scoreboard pressure.

Toss Prediction: Nepal to win the toss