Namibia too strong for Scots

NAMIBIA downed Scotland comprehensively on Saturday to wrap up the T20 World Cup warm–up matches in Wangaratta. Scotland posted 132 before Namibia chased the total down with seven overs to spare in the 20 over format. Although no play went ahead on Wednesday and Thursday due to wet weather, spectators were still treated to international cricket on Saturday, with council backing helping make the free event a great spectacle. Both the Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades academies were scheduled to play on Wednesday and Thursday. The Barr Reserve was in terrific condition with a stunning white picket fence surrounding the oval to put the cherry on top. City Colts captain and curator Mitch Giggins was stoked with the week. "It was pretty surreal hosting an event of international standard," he said. "It rained during the week and then the rain on Friday nearly did us over for Saturday but some sunlight on Saturday morning got us over the line. "Saturday's game really topped the week off." City Colts were all hands on deck on Saturday morning getting the ground up for the warm–up clash. "We had 30–odd people from the club helping out with covers and super soakers," Giggins said. "We were there from 7am pushing the super soakers around to get all the water off the ground. "Heaps of work was involved but it was definitely worth it in the end." Giggins is hopeful his club has shown enough to host other big events in the future. "We were given the chance and I thought we nailed it so hopefully we can host other events in the future," he said. "It's be great to get state games or premier league warm–ups or something to the area. "The whole week is a credit to everyone involved."