Guernsey Too Strong for Fiji

Fiji faced a tough day at the office as suffered a 108-run loss to Guernsey in their second match of the World Cricket League Division 6 tournament in Malaysia.

The Channel Islands side had been touted as one of the stronger sides in the competition and lived up to expectation as they amassed 279 from their 50 overs and kept the pressure on in the field.

Fiji struggled to form strong partnerships and no one was really able to make a big total, while Guernsey's spinners slowed the Fiji run rate to a crawl to ensure the result went their way.

The Guernsey opening batsmen took to the Fiji attack immediately and they had 73 on the board before their first wicket fell in the 14th over.

Two of their top order batsmen had scores of 82, while their middle order remained level headed and played smart shots to keep the scoreboard ticking over.

Josefa Dabea was the pick of the Fiji bowlers with his 2-20 off four overs, while quick Kiti Tavo grabbed two late wickets to finish with 2-41 off 6 overs.

Fiji's batsmen were in trouble early when opener Sekove Ravoka was bowled in the fouth over and Iniasi Cakacaka followed him back to the change room just three overs later.

Captain Josefa Rika was looking good but holed out on the boundary on 18, while top scorer Waisake Tukaha (30) and Colin Rika (24) were starting to build a partnership, before Tukaha departed in the 30th over.

From there it was just a case of cleaning up the tail for Guernsey and they did it with 7.3 overs to spare with Fiji finishing all out for 171.

"It was a disappointing game for us, but full credit to Guernsey, they played smart cricket and were a tough opposition," Fiji captain Josefa Rika said.

"Hopefully the boys can use the rest day tomorrow to regroup, and be ready for our next game."

The side has a rest day tomorrow, but will be back in action against home side Malaysia on Tuesday.