Jan Frylinck's 100 Fires Namibia to Victory
Namibia have won by 3 runs. Namibia batted first and posted 211/7 in 50 overs. Nepal, chasing 212, fell short at 208/6 in 50 overs.
Jan Frylinck was the standout in the first innings, scoring 100 off 149 balls (SR 67). 3 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 19 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Aasif Sheikh fought hard with 45 off 89 balls, but it was not enough to haul Nepal over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, KC Karan delivered figures of 5/29 in 10 overs (Econ 2.9). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
NEP lead the series 12-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The result was shaped by a series of small moments rather than one dramatic turning point. The winning side was simply more clinical in their execution across both innings.
Key Performers
100 off 149 balls (SR 67), 3 fours, 0 sixes
5/29 in 10 overs (Econ: 2.90)
59 off 87 balls (SR 68), 4 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Namibia showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Nepal came up short by 3 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. NEP lead the series 12-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.