Chattogram edge past Rajshahi

Agency :

Chattogram Division clinched a nail-biting 4-run victory over Rajshahi Division in the National Cricket League (NCL) on Monday, denying their opponents a dramatic chase in the final over.

Nayeem Hasan’s brilliant last over ensured Chattogram’s third win of the tournament, overshadowing the comebacks of Mushfiqur Rahim and Towhid Hridoy, who returned to competitive cricket after recovering from injuries.

Batting first at the Sylhet Academy Ground, Chattogram posted 198/7. In response, Rajshahi’s innings fell just short, ending at 194 runs.

Mushfiqur and Hridoy showed glimpses of their class, putting up a 102-run partnership that nearly took Rajshahi to victory. Mushfiqur scored 46 off 31 balls with 4 fours and 2 sixes, while Hridoy smashed 69 off 50 balls, hitting 3 fours and 6 sixes.