28 May 2007

A close first up game between Fiji and Papua New Guinea in World Cricket League match

10:32 am on 28 May 2007

The International Cricket Council World Cricket League Division 3 tournament in Darwin is off to a sensational start with a close finish between Fiji and Papua New Guinea.

PNG, chasing a victory target of 139, was in dire straits when it collapsed to 105 for eight and then 125 for nine.

But Christopher Amini held PNG's innings together hitting the winning boundary off the penultimate delivery.

Named man of the match, he remained unbeaten on 71.

This eight team tournament is the latest step on the road to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.