NAMIBIA’S chances of qualifying for the 2011 World Cup receded on Monday when they lost by two wickets to the Netherlands in a thrilling match in Benoni, South Africa.
Set a challenging target of 259 to win after Sarel Burger (51), Raymond van Schoor (50) and Craig Williams (43) had batted well, the Dutchmen slumped to 14-2 as Louis Klazinga and Gerrie Snyman struck early.
But then Ryan ten Doeschate took control of the situation and stroked the ball to all parts of Willowmoore Park for a magnificent 134 not out.
Although Alexei Kervezee (52) and Peter Borren (33) made significant contributions, wickets did fall at the other end at regular intervals as Namibia’s bowlers tried to force the game in their favour. But ten Doeschate stood firm and brought the Netherlands home by just two wickets, putting his team in a strong position on six points. Namibia will play Kenya today and Afghanistan on Friday.
Kenya dealt defending champion Scotland a big blow to its hopes of winning one of the four qualifying spots for the ICC Cricket World Cup after medium pacers Nehemiah Odhiambo and Lameck Ngoche took seven wickets between them at Stan Friedman Oval in Krugersdorp.
– Namibia Sport
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