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Oh, Interesting. It seems like there is no discussion about a match between Nepal and Namibia. This match is a part of ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2019-23. The match was on the home ground of Nepal. The Venue was Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. Namibia batted first, scoring 285 in 50 overs by losing all ten wickets. Michael van Lingen scored an impressive 133 runs from 137 balls. Nepal played 47.4 Overs to win the match. Opening batter Kushal Bhurtel scored 115 from 113 balls. They lost eight wickets and scored 287. Congratulations, Team Nepal.

Nepal did good work today, They played well from the start in today's match. If you look today, the batting lineup is better than the bowler lineup of the both two teams. Although Namibia scored a good score as per the ODI format, Nepal's batsmen did not fall short today as they kept the run rate and run line higher than Namibia from the start and it worked well for them towards the end. However, Nepal might get some points to make a stand in point table by winning this match

[Crypto Library]

Namibia vs Scotland
The match between Namibia and Scotland is gonna starting after few more hours at 03:45 GMT. I think this match was going to quite interesting. Currently Namibia is slightly weaker than Scotland for losing the last match with Nepal. And besides this Scotland is currently on top of the points table and they are stronger than Namibia on both the batting and bowling side. Even then Scotland is also ahead in previous history of head to head matches Scotland won 3 matches from 4 and on the others hamd Namibia won only 1 .
So after reviewing all the records, my prediction says that Scotland will be ahead on the percentage of winning ratio.
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[Sithara007]

I didn't expected Namibia to lose to Nepal in ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2019-23, especially with Sandeep Lamichhane embroiled in the rape controversy. Namibia needs another 7 points to overtake Oman in the points table. They have only 5 matches left now. And that means that they need to win at least 3 games, with one more as draw or tie. Nepal doesn't have much of a chance to qualify to the next stage. Although they have 11 more matches remaining, they are at 6th place with just 20 points.

During yesterday's match, Namibia made a massive total of 285 and still lost it. Michael van Lingen had his highest score in an ODI, while Sandeep Lamichhane took three wickets for Nepal. In return, Kushal Bhurtel and Rohit Paudel scored the runs for Nepal and chased down the target with relative ease. The absence of David Wiese was a negative for Namibia, but they can't expect him to play all these unimportant matches when so many franchise T20 leagues are going on. Ruben Trumpelmann of the other hand took 3 wickets.

[pakhitheboss]

First, he got sacked because of the poor performance of the India team in the T20WC held last year. Then he was again got reinstated this year as the Chief Selector by BCCI. After reading about the sting operation I got baffled by what he has accidentally disclosed. Image of a lot every Indian player has been tarnished by this baboon.

A lot of nonsense came out of his mouth. This man was either high or he thinks himself as BCCI. The below meme is not mine but I found it relevant to this post as it clearly implies what he has done to himself in my opinion.



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[Sithara007]

Namibia has got a bad start to their game against Scotland. They are at 22/1 after 8 overs. Karl Birkenstock got out to Mark Watt for just 4 runs. This match is crucial for Namibia, because they need to win 4 out of their remaining 5 matches, if they want to overtake Oman in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2. Michael van Lingen (who scored a century in the match against Nepal yesterday) is batting out there with Lo-handre Louwrens. Scotland doesn't have much to worry, as they are at the top of the point table and it is impossible for any other team to overtake them.

[JSRAW]

First, he got sacked because of the poor performance of the India team in the T20WC held last year. Then he was again got reinstated this year as the Chief Selector by BCCI. After reading about the sting operation I got baffled by what he has accidentally disclosed. Image of a lot every Indian player has been tarnished by this baboon.

A lot of nonsense came out of his mouth. This man was either high or he thinks himself as BCCI. The below meme is not mine but I found it relevant to this post as it clearly implies what he has done to himself in my opinion.



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Anyway, i watched this news in bits n pieces and didn't find anything interesting as most of it was in the public domain already, more or less. It's just sports media wasn't talking about it more.

The only positive thing would be the sacking of Chetan Sharma for good on disciplinary grounds. He's actually a spineless selector and in this sting sounds like a bigmouth idiot.

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Namibia has got a bad start to their game against Scotland. They are at 22/1 after 8 overs. Karl Birkenstock got out to Mark Watt for just 4 runs. This match is crucial for Namibia, because they need to win 4 out of their remaining 5 matches, if they want to overtake Oman in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2. Michael van Lingen (who scored a century in the match against Nepal yesterday) is batting out there with Lo-handre Louwrens. Scotland doesn't have much to worry, as they are at the top of the point table and it is impossible for any other team to overtake them.

It was a great match by Scotland As their bowling started well, they also performed very well in terms of batting. On the other hand, Namibia batted a little bit better in the early stages and then completely lost their four wickets in around 10 overs. All of Namibia's batsmen failed to perform except their first opener Lohan Louwrens . The Namibian bowlers were also very costly in terms of bowling. And that opportunity was taken very well by Scotland's batsmen and ended the match with a win. And I would agree with you that Scotland will not drop from the top position if their performance goes like this
 

[fuguebtc]

Namibia has got a bad start to their game against Scotland. They are at 22/1 after 8 overs. Karl Birkenstock got out to Mark Watt for just 4 runs. This match is crucial for Namibia, because they need to win 4 out of their remaining 5 matches, if they want to overtake Oman in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2. Michael van Lingen (who scored a century in the match against Nepal yesterday) is batting out there with Lo-handre Louwrens. Scotland doesn't have much to worry, as they are at the top of the point table and it is impossible for any other team to overtake them.

It was a great match by Scotland As their bowling started well, they also performed very well in terms of batting. On the other hand, Namibia batted a little bit better in the early stages and then completely lost their four wickets in around 10 overs. All of Namibia's batsmen failed to perform except their first opener Lohan Louwrens . The Namibian bowlers were also very costly in terms of bowling. And that opportunity was taken very well by Scotland's batsmen and ended the match with a win. And I would agree with you that Scotland will not drop from the top position if their performance goes like this

This match was absolutely one sided. Namibia did not have any chance with the score that they put on. At one point I actually thought that this is probably a bowling pitch. And the match may actually be interesting at one point. But that did not happen. Scotland did not lose even one wicket. And they absolutely found it easy. George Munsey scored a 100 which was really incredible and entertaining to watch. It was a really quick one as well. A very good dominating performance from Scotland.

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Namibia has got a bad start to their game against Scotland. They are at 22/1 after 8 overs. Karl Birkenstock got out to Mark Watt for just 4 runs. This match is crucial for Namibia, because they need to win 4 out of their remaining 5 matches, if they want to overtake Oman in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2. Michael van Lingen (who scored a century in the match against Nepal yesterday) is batting out there with Lo-handre Louwrens. Scotland doesn't have much to worry, as they are at the top of the point table and it is impossible for any other team to overtake them.

It was a great match by Scotland As their bowling started well, they also performed very well in terms of batting. On the other hand, Namibia batted a little bit better in the early stages and then completely lost their four wickets in around 10 overs. All of Namibia's batsmen failed to perform except their first opener Lohan Louwrens . The Namibian bowlers were also very costly in terms of bowling. And that opportunity was taken very well by Scotland's batsmen and ended the match with a win. And I would agree with you that Scotland will not drop from the top position if their performance goes like this

This match was absolutely one sided. Namibia did not have any chance with the score that they put on. At one point I actually thought that this is probably a bowling pitch. And the match may actually be interesting at one point. But that did not happen. Scotland did not lose even one wicket. And they absolutely found it easy. George Munsey scored a 100 which was really incredible and entertaining to watch. It was a really quick one as well. A very good dominating performance from Scotland.

Scotland have been in dominating form since the start of the Cricket World Cup League season. Although they have lost some of the last few matches due to poor performance, they are still number one in the team standings in the table.  They have won 22 team matches out of 32 matches and lost only eight matches for their total points of 46.  But in this case, Oman is going to be another competitor, they are in second position with 44 points. Next they have a match against Nepal, let's see if they can win this match and retain the number one spot in the rankings.

[Sithara007]

Scotland have been in dominating form since the start of the Cricket World Cup League season. Although they have lost some of the last few matches due to poor performance, they are still number one in the team standings in the table.  They have won 22 team matches out of 32 matches and lost only eight matches for their total points of 46.  But in this case, Oman is going to be another competitor, they are in second position with 44 points. Next they have a match against Nepal, let's see if they can win this match and retain the number one spot in the rankings.

Agreed. Scotland dominated the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2, ever since the competition started in 2019. But then, the question is what to they gain from this, given that there is no promotion/relegation system. Ideally they should have been promoted to the next edition of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League, but then the ICC decided to cancel the tournament altogether. So what is the point in playing all these matches and winning them, if that doesn't result in getting more opportunities or funds? 

[KennyR]

Scotland vs Nepal

Big disappointment for Scotland. 274 runs is quite good in ODI and Nepal have reached the target in 47 overs with 18 balls remaining. Nepal have won the toss and decided to bowl, Michael Leask scored 107* runs and the rest contributed in two digits making it a better score.

Nepal started to chase the target. Continued wicket fall and at some point Nepal's score was 77/5, further the bottom order performed well and won the match. It was Dipendra Singh Airee's 85* runs and Kushal Malla's 81(67 balls) that made Nepal win against Scotland.

[BobK71]

Scotland vs Nepal

Big disappointment for Scotland. 274 runs is quite good in ODI and Nepal have reached the target in 47 overs with 18 balls remaining. Nepal have won the toss and decided to bowl, Michael Leask scored 107* runs and the rest contributed in two digits making it a better score.

Nepal started to chase the target. Continued wicket fall and at some point Nepal's score was 77/5, further the bottom order performed well and won the match. It was Dipendra Singh Airee's 85* runs and Kushal Malla's 81(67 balls) that made Nepal win against Scotland.

Scotland's 274 is certainly a good score but defeat was due to their bowling action. They were able to put pressure early on against Nepal but later the lower order handled the pressure and performed brilliantly. Nepali Bartsman must be praised in this regard especially Dipendra Singh Airee who led the team in batting during tough situation. His 85 off 116 balls turned a losing match into victory for Nepal.

[Naficopa]

Scotland vs Nepal

Big disappointment for Scotland. 274 runs is quite good in ODI and Nepal have reached the target in 47 overs with 18 balls remaining. Nepal have won the toss and decided to bowl, Michael Leask scored 107* runs and the rest contributed in two digits making it a better score.

Nepal started to chase the target. Continued wicket fall and at some point Nepal's score was 77/5, further the bottom order performed well and won the match. It was Dipendra Singh Airee's 85* runs and Kushal Malla's 81(67 balls) that made Nepal win against Scotland.

Scotland needed to win this match. But Nepal really showed great skill, Nepali batsmen managed to reach the target in Scotland very well. But if Scotland's batsmen could score 300 plus runs then they would have some chance.

[Sithara007]

Scotland needed to win this match. But Nepal really showed great skill, Nepali batsmen managed to reach the target in Scotland very well. But if Scotland's batsmen could score 300 plus runs then they would have some chance.

Nepal wanted a win and they got it. Scotland is already at the top of the points table and none of the other teams can overtake them, even if they lose the remaining two matches. On the other hand, Nepal only has 22 points from 26 matches, and they are currently at the 6th place in the points table (out of a total of 7 teams). Since the ICC funding is based on performance, they need to win a majority of the remaining matches to keep their funding at the same level. Else there will be another reduction to the funding that they receive from the ICC (already the allocation was reduced by 80% in 2015).

[MusaPk]

Nepal wanted a win and they got it. Scotland is already at the top of the points table and none of the other teams can overtake them, even if they lose the remaining two matches. On the other hand, Nepal only has 22 points from 26 matches, and they are currently at the 6th place in the points table (out of a total of 7 teams). Since the ICC funding is based on performance, they need to win a majority of the remaining matches to keep their funding at the same level. Else there will be another reduction to the funding that they receive from the ICC (already the allocation was reduced by 80% in 2015).

Nepal is situated in a region where we have 5 test teams, i.e., Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Srilanka and Afghanistan but still there is no presence of Nepal in ICC events. In ICC MEN'S CRICKET WORLD CUP LEAGUE 2, Nepal is at second last place but they were able to beat the top team i.e. Scotland today. This tells the story that Nepal has the potential to play good cricket.

[Tony116]

Nepal wanted a win and they got it. Scotland is already at the top of the points table and none of the other teams can overtake them, even if they lose the remaining two matches. On the other hand, Nepal only has 22 points from 26 matches, and they are currently at the 6th place in the points table (out of a total of 7 teams). Since the ICC funding is based on performance, they need to win a majority of the remaining matches to keep their funding at the same level. Else there will be another reduction to the funding that they receive from the ICC (already the allocation was reduced by 80% in 2015).

Nepal is situated in a region where we have 5 test teams, i.e., Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Srilanka and Afghanistan but still there is no presence of Nepal in ICC events. In ICC MEN'S CRICKET WORLD CUP LEAGUE 2, Nepal is at second last place but they were able to beat the top team i.e. Scotland today. This tells the story that Nepal has the potential to play good cricket.

Nepal certainly has the potential. But the problem is a lot of players are not from Nepal in the team. That is a big reason why they are also not going to be very interested in improving. They are of course going to take it as a part-time job. And even if they do take it as a full-time job, they are going to be in it for the money.

Of course, beating a team like Scotland is a great result for them. But another problem is that Nepal is not very consistent in their performance. They will have to show consistent performance if they want to actually get noticed. If they cannot perform consistently against these types of opponents, they are not going to be able to beat top level teams.

[Sithara007]

Nepal certainly has the potential. But the problem is a lot of players are not from Nepal in the team. That is a big reason why they are also not going to be very interested in improving. They are of course going to take it as a part-time job. And even if they do take it as a full-time job, they are going to be in it for the money.

Of course, beating a team like Scotland is a great result for them. But another problem is that Nepal is not very consistent in their performance. They will have to show consistent performance if they want to actually get noticed. If they cannot perform consistently against these types of opponents, they are not going to be able to beat top level teams.

LOL... this is definitely not true. Nepal team is 100% comprised of Nepali citizens. Unlike the case with United Arab Emirates and Oman, they don't want to import first class players from India and Pakistan and create a "national" team that doesn't contain any nationals. But this strategy hasn't worked well for them. Over the years, they have lost in major ICC tournaments to teams that are primarily comprised of foreigners. And as a result of this, their fund allocation from the ICC has been reduced to almost nothing.

BTW, some shit is going on with the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2. During the last match between Scotland and Nepal, the Scottish players refused to shake hands with Sandeep Lamichhane, who is currently undergoing legal proceedings for rape charges. Lamichhane claims that he was trapped and the charges are false. But the court is yet to announce its verdict and he is out on bail as of now.

[YinShuiSiYuan]

LOL... this is definitely not true. Nepal team is 100% comprised of Nepali citizens. Unlike the case with United Arab Emirates and Oman, they don't want to import first class players from India and Pakistan and create a "national" team that doesn't contain any nationals. But this strategy hasn't worked well for them. Over the years, they have lost in major ICC tournaments to teams that are primarily comprised of foreigners. And as a result of this, their fund allocation from the ICC has been reduced to almost nothing.

BTW, some shit is going on with the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2. During the last match between Scotland and Nepal, the Scottish players refused to shake hands with Sandeep Lamichhane, who is currently undergoing legal proceedings for rape charges. Lamichhane claims that he was trapped and the charges are false. But the court is yet to announce its verdict and he is out on bail as of now.

Has this act of not shaking hands committed by Nepal players the biased ICC would have intervened by now. But since the act is done by Scotland so ICC has no issue with it. As long as the matter is in court no one can blame Lamichhane. Its the court which has to give decision not players.

[sovie]

LOL... this is definitely not true. Nepal team is 100% comprised of Nepali citizens. Unlike the case with United Arab Emirates and Oman, they don't want to import first class players from India and Pakistan and create a "national" team that doesn't contain any nationals. But this strategy hasn't worked well for them. Over the years, they have lost in major ICC tournaments to teams that are primarily comprised of foreigners. And as a result of this, their fund allocation from the ICC has been reduced to almost nothing.

BTW, some shit is going on with the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2. During the last match between Scotland and Nepal, the Scottish players refused to shake hands with Sandeep Lamichhane, who is currently undergoing legal proceedings for rape charges. Lamichhane claims that he was trapped and the charges are false. But the court is yet to announce its verdict and he is out on bail as of now.

Has this act of not shaking hands committed by Nepal players the biased ICC would have intervened by now. But since the act is done by Scotland so ICC has no issue with it. As long as the matter is in court no one can blame Lamichhane. Its the court which has to give decision not players.

I don't have much experience about Nepal team. However, after seeing Nepal's performance against Scotland, I can understand that Nepal will have a chance to win this match too if Nepali batsmen are able to perform as they did in the previous match.

[YinShuiSiYuan]

Meanwhile Nepal is having another ODI against Namibia and so far Namibia has scored 232 runs and lost 6 wikcete. Nepal has got key wikcet of Pikky Ya France. He is unlucky to miss his fifty by just 1 runs. With 9 balls left it looks like Namibia will give target of 250.