ICC Intercontinental Cup (2015-2017)

Opening batsmen Vani Vagi Morea and Tony Ura got the innings off to a rapid start, racing to 27 runs in less than five overs before Ura was dismissed by Safyaan Sharif.

Lega Siaka (48) then joined Morea to put on a 51-run partnership for the second wicket.

The Barras found themselves in trouble two balls later when captain Assad Vala was sent back to the sheds, leaving the Barras at 3/78.

Siaka and Sese Bau then steadied the ship before Siaka fell two runs shot of his half century, with Sharif taking all four wickets at the top order.

The four day match (October 1-October 4) will be played at the recently ICC accredited venue- Amini Park, Port Moresby.

Heading into the match, the Barras are sitting in fourth place on 40 points, while Scotland are in sixth place on 37 points, having yet to register a win.

Intercontinental Cup Standings:

Ireland (89), Afghanistan (81), Netherlands (52), PNG (40), Hong Kong (39), Scotland (37), United Arab Emirates (27), Namibia (27). 

Play will commence at Amini Park at 10am each day.

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