Nepal, Feb. 15 -- Namibia defeated Nepal by four wickets in the inaugural match of a tri-series under the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 played at the TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur on Thursday.

Put to bat first after losing the toss, hosts Nepal were bundled out for a lowly total of 132 runs in 41.1 overs as Namibia's Gerhard Erasmus completed a five-wicket haul.

The Rhinos were punished for their lacklustre batting show, being reduced to 21-4 at one point after losing captain Rohit Paudel in 9.3 overs.

Opener Kushal Bhurtel was out for a golden duck while Anil Sah, who came third to bat, was dismissed for just eight runs in 2.1 overs.

Skipper Paudel contributed just a single score in his 13-knock play before being bowled out. Kus...