BSS, Dhaka :
Opener Naim Sheikh keeps up his good run of form as Mymensingh reached 100-2 on rain-curtailed Day 1 against Dhaka Division in the National Cricket League (NCL) third round at Cox’s Bazar Cricket Academy on Saturday.
Only 32 overs play were possible after a delayed start due to wet outfield.
Naim Sheikh made a 55 not out to lead the charge, ensuring Mymensingh won’t fall in deep trouble despite some good bowling effort by Dhaka bowlers.
Aminul Islam Biplob was batting on 8 with Naim when the bails were drawn for Day 1. Abdul Mazid added 23 before retiring hurt due to injury.
Anamul Haque and Salahuddin Shakil took one wicket apiece for Dhaka.
In the other match Chattogram made a strong start to the third round of the 27th National Cricket League (NCL), reaching 340-8 against Khulna Division on Day 1 at Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chattogram.
Allrounder Paran missed out the ton by nine runs but his 91 gave the side a strong base after Chattogram were asked to bat first. His 100-ball-knock studded with 10 fours and four sixes.
He shared a 94 run partnership with Sazzadul Hoque Ripon for the fifth wicket, after Chattogram were reduced to 99-4.Yaseen Muntasir dismissed Paran to break the dangerous partnership.However, Ripon and Irfan Shukkur then stitched 69-run for the sixth wicket to keep the runs flowing.
Ripon eventually was out for 56 while Shukkur made 62. Nayeem Hasan later added 45 to take the side past 300.
Ashraful Hasan was batting on 8 with Mahedi Hasan on 1 at stumps.Sofor Ali was the most successful bowler for Khulna with 4-51 while Mehedi Hasan Rana picked up 2-79.
