Andrew White slammed an unbeaten 123 to help Ireland take a 54 run lead
in the ICC Intercontinental Cup match against Namibia on the second day
of the four-day contest.At the Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Ireland resumed at its
overnight score of 75 for four. But White held the innings together very
well.White first shared a 69 run sixth wicket stand with John Mooney (44:
58b, 6x4). Later, George Dockrell (53: 96b, 8x4) batted resolutely with
White to help Ireland take a lead.Dockrell-White stand for the eighth wicket was worth 100 runs.White finally ended unbeaten on 123 off 213 balls with thirteen
boundaries. Namibia's chief wicket-takers were Louis Klazinga (2-58),
Christi Viljoen (5-87) and Stephen Baard (2-32). Ireland ended at 298 in
83.5 overs.Namibia began wiping off the lead with Viljoen following his five wicket
haul with a brisk unbeaten knock of 48. Namibia ended the day at 58 for
one when rain interrupted play and forced an early closure.
