Bowlers could not dominate on the second day of the sixth round, but Hasan Mahmud and Ruel Mia claimed five crucial wickets each. With the bat, Amit Hasan and Asadullah Al Galib scored centuries to strengthen their team’s total.
At Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet began the day at 35 for 2 against Rajshahi. By the end of the day, they had reached 370 for 3, with Galib unbeaten on 111 and Amit Hasan not out on 172. Their third-wicket partnership of 264 runs is the second-highest for Sylhet Division in the National Cricket League.
Mymensingh’s batsmen came close to centuries but fell short. Al Amin scored 74, Abu Haidar 97. Rakibul Hasan added 55 before being dismissed. Despite Fazle Rabbi’s 92, Barisal were all out for 217. Mymensingh began their second innings 137 runs ahead.
In Cox’s Bazar, Rangpur’s batting collapsed. Hasan Mahmud and Ifran Hossain took eight wickets between them. Rangpur were all out for 126. Hasan Mahmud’s five-wicket haul came for 31 runs, marking his first in the National League.
Faisal Ahmed, aged 26, made his first-class debut and scored 77. Khulna lead by 41 runs in their first innings against Khulna.
AJ