Papua New Guinea seal one-day series against Hong Kong

Hong Kong buckled under pressure as Papua New Guinea successfully chased down 261 to win the second ODI cricket match in Townsville, Australia, on Sunday.

Below-par bowling and fielding saw Hong Kong fail to defend a sizeable target.

Papua New Guinea, who had beaten Hong Kong by three wickets on Saturday, needed 80 runs from the last 10 overs and reached the target with three balls to spare.

Diminutive Lega Siaka lead the way for Papua New Guinea with a superb 109, his country’s first-ever ODI century.

In Hong Kong’s innings, Babar Hayat made 55 while Anshuman Rath hit 51.