Ireland travels to Townsville in Australia to play in a crucial third round ICC Intercontinental Cup match against Papua New Guinea (PNG), which begins on Sunday, 31 January. Ireland needs, at least, a draw, with a first innings lead, if it wants to regain the top spot in the four-day first-class competition, which is a pathway to Test cricket.Ireland is currently on 40 points, six behind Netherlands, having played one less game. An outright win against PNG would earn Ireland 20 points, taking it to 60, while a draw with a first innings lead would add nine points to its tally, enough to take it ahead of the Dutch.In contrast, victory for PNG would lift it to 40 points, putting it level with its opposing team Ireland, and earn it a four-position promotion up the table.
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