RICHIE Berrington hit a century as Scotland fought back on day three of their ICC Intercontinental Cup tie against Papua New Guinea at Amini Park.
Berrington, unbeaten overnight, was eventually dismissed for a career-best 129 as the Scots reached 482 for nine at the close of play, leaving the game bound for a draw on the final day.
Two late wickets on day two had put PNG in a position of strength, but Berrington received support from Michael Leask (58) in a 91-run stand for the sixth wicket to steady the ship.
Safyaan Sherif contributed 25 but it was Berrington who held the innings together with a patient second first-class century before he was eventually stumped late in the day having edged his side past the hosts’ total of 404.
However Mark Watt stuck around to finish the day unbeaten on 61 and help open up a 78-run lead on a frustrating day for Jason Gillespie’s side, for whom Mahuru Dai was the pick of the bowlers with three for 91.
With the game likely to finish as a draw, it would see Scotland move ahead of PNG in the table.
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