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Jersey host the UAE for a two match List A series at the National Cricket Centre, Grainville, with the fixtures serving as UAE’s preparation before they head to Scotland for the next round of CWC League 2. Jersey themselves arrive off the back of a home series defeat to Nepal. In this preview you will find the match details, form, pitch report and two JSY vs UAE fantasy team options, one safe and one for grand leagues.
For Indian viewers, the match starts at 3.30 PM IST, an 11.00 AM start in Jersey.
JSY vs UAE 1st ODI Match Details
Match: Jersey vs United Arab Emirates, 1st ODI
Date: Monday, July 27, 2026
Time: 3.30 PM IST | 11.00 AM local, Jersey
Venue: National Cricket Centre, Grainville, Jersey
Streaming: Styx Sports
Why This Series Matters
This two match series against Jersey is being used by UAE as practical preparation ahead of the next round of the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup League 2, where they face Scotland and Canada in Dundee starting July 31. The matches carry List A status following a recent ICC ruling that allows Challenge League teams to play recognised matches outside of official Challenge League rounds. Jersey, meanwhile, are looking to bounce back after losing both matches of their recent home series against Nepal.
New Captain For UAE
Harpreet Singh Bhatia leads the UAE squad on this tour of Jersey and Scotland. The 15-man group blends experienced campaigners with newer faces, with Aryansh Sharma the confirmed wicketkeeping option in the squad.
JSY vs UAE Head To Head Record
The two sides have met just once before in a recognised match, with UAE winning the 2023 World Cup Qualifier play-off by 66 runs.
JSY vs UAE Squads
Jersey: Charles Perchard (c), Charlie Brennan, Jake Dunford (wk), Nick Greenwood, Patrick Gouge, Zak Tribe, Stanley Norman, Benjamin Ward, Dominic Blampied, Harrison Carlyon, Jonty Jenner, Julius Sumerauer, Scott Van Breda, Toby Britton, Daniel Birrell, George Richardson
United Arab Emirates: Harpreet Singh Bhatia (c), Aayan Afzal Khan, Adeeb Usmani, Akshdeep Nath, Aryansh Sharma (wk), Dhruv Parashar, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Shahdad, Muhammad Mohsin, Rahul Chopra, Simranjeet Singh Kang, Sohaib Khan, Tanish Suri
Grainville Pitch Report
National Cricket Centre, Grainville has hosted matches recently used for both the Jersey-Nepal series and earlier CWC Challenge League fixtures. Pace has dominated at this ground, taking 68 percent of wickets across the last 10 matches against 32 percent for spin.
Jersey Weather Report For JSY vs UAE
Mostly sunny conditions are expected, with humidity around 85 percent and temperature close to 17°C. Rain chance is low at around 3 percent, so a full match is likely.
JSY vs UAE Probable Playing XIs
Jersey (probable): Charlie Brennan, Zak Tribe, Stanley Norman, Charles Perchard (c), Nick Greenwood, Jake Dunford (wk), Benjamin Ward, Jonty Jenner, Dominic Blampied, Scott Van Breda, Toby Britton
United Arab Emirates (probable): Aayan Afzal Khan, Akshdeep Nath, Harpreet Singh Bhatia (c), Muhammad Shahdad, Dhruv Parashar, Aryansh Sharma (wk), Rahul Chopra, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah, Sohaib Khan, Muhammad Arfan
Key Player Battles
Harpreet Singh Bhatia vs Jersey’s bowling attack: Bhatia leads a new-look UAE side, and how he starts against Jersey’s seam attack could set the tone for both this match and the tour ahead.
Jonty Jenner vs UAE’s spinners: Jenner is one of Jersey’s most experienced batters, and his ability to handle UAE’s spin options through the middle overs will matter after Jersey’s struggles against Nepal.
Muhammad Jawadullah vs Jersey’s top order: Jawadullah’s bowling gives UAE an early wicket-taking option, and a good start with the ball would help settle a squad still finding its combinations under new leadership.
JSY vs UAE Fantasy Team (Small Leagues)
Wicketkeeper: Jake Dunford
Batters: Harpreet Singh Bhatia (C), Charles Perchard (VC), Zak Tribe
All Rounders: Benjamin Ward, Dhruv Parashar
Bowlers: Scott Van Breda, Muhammad Jawadullah, Toby Britton, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Arfan
Bhatia is captain leading UAE’s new-look side, and Perchard takes the vice-captaincy as Jersey’s most experienced leader and batter. Ward and Parashar cover the all-round bases, and the bowling attack blends the more experienced options from either side.
JSY vs UAE Fantasy Team (Grand Leagues)
For grand leagues, this second JSY vs UAE fantasy team brings in Rahul Chopra and Nick Greenwood as lower-owned alternatives to the headline names.
Wicketkeeper: Aryansh Sharma — differential
Batters: Charles Perchard (C), Rahul Chopra (VC) — differential, Nick Greenwood — differential
All Rounders: Jonty Jenner, Sohaib Khan, Dhruv Parashar,
Bowlers: Daniel Birrell, Muhammad Mohsin — differential, George Richardson, Simranjeet Singh Kang — differential
Chopra and Greenwood both offer upside without the ownership Bhatia or Perchard are likely to draw. Muhammad Mohsin and Simranjeet Singh Kang are the wildcard bowling picks, both capable of a breakout performance in a squad still settling under new leadership.
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JSY vs UAE Match Prediction
UAE go into this series with a new captain and a squad using these matches largely as preparation for the bigger assignment against Scotland and Canada ahead. Jersey will want a response after their series defeat to Nepal, and home conditions plus a settled core give them a real chance. This is hard to separate with confidence given how unfamiliar UAE’s combination under Bhatia still is, but Jersey’s greater familiarity with these conditions gives them a narrow edge.
FAQs
Q. When is the JSY vs UAE 1st ODI?
A. Monday, July 27, 2026, at the National Cricket Centre, Grainville, Jersey, starting at 11.00 AM local time, which is 3.30 PM IST.
Q. Who is UAE’s captain for this series?
A. Harpreet Singh Bhatia.
Q. Who is Jersey’s captain?
A. Charles Perchard.
Q. Why are these matches significant for UAE?
A. They are being used as preparation ahead of the next round of the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup League 2, where UAE face Scotland and Canada in Dundee starting July 31.