McBrine helps Ireland to 230 run lead

A century stand between Kevin O’Brien and Andy McBrine has put Ireland in a strong position going into the final day of their Inter Continental Cup clash with Papua New Guinea in Townsville.
The pair came together with Ireland on 129 for 5 – an overall lead of 230 – sharing an unbroken 6th wicket partnership of 115 in 139 balls.
Donemana’s McBrine ended the day 40 not out.
Bready bowler Craig Young took 2-42 and Boyd Rankin 3-21, as Ireland bowled the opposition out for 188.