Nepal vs Namibia ended in a comprehensive 8-wicket defeat for Nepal at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd in Utrecht on July 21, 2026. This was Match 115 of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 2023-27. Nepal were bowled out for 157 in 46.5 overs, with JJ Smit delivering one of the most destructive bowling spells in recent Associate cricket history: 6 wickets for 27 runs in 9.5 overs. Namibia cruised to victory in 37.4 overs, losing just 2 wickets. Jan Frylinck scored 78 not out and Michael van Lingen made 51. JJ Smit won the Player of the Match award.
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