The decision to ask Netherlands to bat first backfired on Uganda as the Dutch put up a big total, largely due to fantastic knocks from Max O'Dowd and Tom Cooper.
USA openers Steven Taylor and Monank Patel were dropped in the first and second overs of the innings respectively and they made the most of the opportunities by laying a solid foundation
Jersey's start was a slow with the USA bowlers controlling the scoring rate in the initial overs. Three wickets fell in the first 10 overs with a score of just 47.
Eight nations will duel for a spot in this year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Australia as the hosts bid to book their place in the event for the first time in six years.
Campbell, who has been the Dutch head coach since January 2017, will not be with the squad in Zimbabwe as he continues his recovery from a heart attack in April that left him in a week-long coma.
It has been a long climb back to the summit of international cricket for Zimbabwe but Blessing Muzarabani knows they are within touching distance of dining at the top table once more.