Blain's bowling put the Scots in a strong position
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Scotland suffered a dramatic one-wicket defeat to Namibia in their ICC Intercontinental Cup clash in Windhoek.
The Saltires had set their opponents a demanding target of 237 to win after making 140 in their first innings and 211 in their second.
The tourists were in a commanding position after four wickets from John Blain helped reduce Namibia to 190-9.
However, a 47-run stand from Louis Klazinga and Dean Kotze saw the hosts snatch victory with a day to spare.
Scotland have three more matches to play in the competition, against Bermuda, Canada and Kenya during the summer but are now long shots to earn a place in November's final.
And Ryan Watson's men will rue their failure to capitalise on a strong start to the third day's play.
Blain's bowling had the Namibians reeling on 76-5 at one stage before they produced a stunning late fightback.
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