Namibia pulled off a nail-biting two-wicket win against Nepal in Wednesday’s ICC CWC League 2 clash. Their bowlers set the stage for victory, restricting Nepal to a modest 168 runs at the Tribhuvan University International Ground in Kathmandu.
Bernard Scholtz and Jan Loftie-Eaton were the stars of the Namibian bowling attack, each claiming four wickets to dismantle Nepal’s batting lineup. Aashif Sheikh’s 58 provided some fight for Nepal, but it wasn’t enough against Namibia’s bowling prowess.
Despite the low target, Namibia’s chase was far from easy. Kushal Bhurtel impressed with three wickets for Nepal, but Gerhard Erasmus (53), Michael Van Lingden (31), and JJ Smith (34) held their nerve for Namibia. They ultimately chased down the target in 40 overs, losing eight wickets along the way.
The win solidifies Namibia’s position at the top of the scoreboard in this competitive league. This exciting match highlights the determination and skill of both teams.
