Nam in control over Nepal

NAMIBIA had a firm grip on their ICC Intercontinental qualifying match against Nepal yesterday, after declaring at 238 on the last day of their second innings at Wanderers, but rain stopped play.

Namibia’s team manager Francois Erasmus said it appeared unlikely for Nepal to beat the Namibians and a draw or win was predicted for the home side. Namibia will be expected to to play against Scotland and Ireland in the competition in May.On Saturday, during the second innings, Namibia took a 133-run lead at the end of the second day’s play.Yesterday, rain interrupted play after Nepal were 11/0.They started the second day at 240/6 and Deon Kotze was unlucky to miss out on a century when he was dismissed for 94, caught by Gauchan off the bowling of Binod Das.His brother Bjorn followed soon for 32, and only Kola Burger (13) reached double figures amongst the tail-enders as Namibia was dismissed for 272.-Namibia SportNamibia will be expected to to play against Scotland and Ireland in the competition in May.On Saturday, during the second innings, Namibia took a 133-run lead at the end of the second day’s play.Yesterday, rain interrupted play after Nepal were 11/0.They started the second day at 240/6 and Deon Kotze was unlucky to miss out on a century when he was dismissed for 94, caught by Gauchan off the bowling of Binod Das.His brother Bjorn followed soon for 32, and only Kola Burger (13) reached double figures amongst the tail-enders as Namibia was dismissed for 272.-Namibia Sport