Nepal shocks Netherlands in last over thriller

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Nepal shocked Netherlands with a two-wicket victory, hosts Namibia secured its second victory against a battling Uganda by 4 wickets, and Canada posted a big target to defeat Kenya by 46 runs on an exciting second day at the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 2. At United, Nepal chased down the winning target with three balls remaining scoring 159 for eight after Netherlands had posted 158 all out earlier in the day. Namibia secured victory achieving a 189-run target in 46.2 overs beating Uganda by four wickets at the Wanderers. Canada’s batters put on a show reaching 257 for six in its 50 overs, defeating Kenya by 46 runs at Wanderers Affies. Nepal produced a shock on Day Two taking the match into the last over for the second time in two days, as its game with Netherlands went down to the wire at United. After an impressive start to proceedings on Day One, Netherlands got into some early trouble.

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