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Confident Chris 'Dundee' Douglas targeted a century against Namibia this week as he aims to continue the brilliant start to his international career.

Bermuda begin their four-day Intercontinental Cup clash with the Africans today at the National Centre hoping to spring a surprise against a team that has dominated the competition with five wins from five so far.

But after following a half-century against Canada on his one-day-international debut with a fifty against the mighty West Indies, the Namibians hold few fears for the 18-year-old left-hander.

"The three West Indian bowlers were hitting 85-90 miles per hour. I can't see the Namibians being quicker than that.

"I've just got to keep doing what I've been doing. This is the ideal game to get a century. It's four-days so there's a lot more time to bat. There's no rush.

"I only got out against the West Indies because I hit the ball in the air trying to score quickly."

Douglas, who finished with 53 against a Windies attack that included Jerome Taylor, Kemar Roach and Darren Powell, said he planned to take the same approach this week.

"I just went out there and took every ball as it came. I played a few rash shots early on but then I just settled to my normal game - collecting the singles. I'm told that's the best way to play in the four-day game so that's what I'll try and do."

Douglas, who also scored a fifty for St. David's in the Eastern County Cup at the weekend, said he had always believed in his ability: "I don't look at is as being in form. If you've got the ability it will always be there, I don't see it as form.

"I played Under-15s, Under-19s and I always performed. I always thought I could do it at this level."

Douglas, who is expected to bat at three tomorrow, said the aim was to get the team off to a good start and create a platform for the more experienced middle-order hitters to go on and pile up a big total.

"I'm just looking to bat long and make sure the team gets through at least 80 overs," added the Warwick youngster.

Skipper Irving Romaine backed Douglas for great things saying: "He's batting well, hopefully we'll see a hundred from him this week."

On paper there is not much to play for, for Bermuda in this game. They have no chance of making the final of this competition, but a win would restore some pride and lift them from the foot of the table. "We want to get an upset and finish on a high. We want to play good cricket in front of our home fans and get a win," added Romaine.[[In-content Ad]]

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