Dhaka Metropolis, Sylhet Division Win in NCL Round 2; Dhaka Division, Rangpur Division Draw
Dhaka Metropolis and Sylhet Division emerged victorious in the second round of the National Cricket League (NCL), while Dhaka Division and Rangpur Division played out a draw. Khulna Division and Barishal Division’s match ended in a draw due to rain.
Dhaka Metropolis Dominates Rajshahi Division
Dhaka Metropolis continued their winning streak by crushing Rajshahi Division by ten wickets. Left-arm spinner Rakibul Hasan starred with career-best figures of 8 for 56 in the second innings, while Maruf Mridha claimed 6 for 22 in the first. Rajshahi were bowled out for 77 and 166, with Dhaka Metropolis chasing down the target of 14 runs in just 2.1 overs.
Sylhet Division Triumphs Over Chattogram Division
Pinak Ghosh’s unbeaten 62 guided Sylhet Division to a six-wicket victory against Chattogram Division. Ghosh’s 81-ball knock helped Sylhet chase down the target of 220 in 40.1 overs. Earlier, Sylhet had been bowled out for 152 in response to Chattogram’s 198.
Dhaka Division Draws with Rangpur Division
Ashiqur Rahman’s maiden first-class century helped Dhaka Division salvage a draw against Rangpur Division. After Rangpur were bowled out for 253, Ashiqur struck 129 off 186 balls, adding 204 for the second wicket with Joyraz Sheik (87). Dhaka Division eventually declared on 327, with Rangpur batting out the remaining overs to reach 165 for 7.
Khulna Division and Barishal Division Draw
Rain forced a draw between Khulna Division and Barishal Division. Khulna declared on 408 for 9, with Anamul Haque, Soumya Sarkar, Amit Majumder, and Mahedi Hasan all scoring fifties. In reply, Abdul Mazid struck an unbeaten 13th first-class century for Barishal, who finished on 287 for 3.
