Khulna take command over Barisal

Monir claims 7 wickets for Barisal

Barisal Division have a deficit of 273 runs against Khulna Division at the end of the second day of the second round encounter in the Tier-1 of the Walton National Cricket League (NCL) at the Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium (SANS) in Khulna yesterday. Barisal managed to score 171 for six when the stumps were drawn for the day.

At the Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium, Chittagong Division piled on 419 for eight against Rajshahi Division rode on three half-centuries from Yasir Ali, Irfan Sukkur and Sajjadul Haque.

Elsewhere, at Bogra and Cox’s Bazar, both matches of Dhaka Division vs Rangpur Division and Dhaka Metro vs Sylhet Division have not rolled onto the ground due to the wet and soggy outfield condition. So the matches have been called off without a ball being bowled.

Khulna vs Barisal

The way Khulna Division started they could not then maintain the tempo on the second day as they finally could have scored 444. They added just 96 runs at the cost of the remaining seven wickets with overnight 348-3.

Mehedi Hasan, who produced a possibility of striking double century as the second batsman in the current league after his teammate Anamul Haque Bijoy, stopped his innings for 177. He lambasted 16 boundaries and two sixes in his patient 290-ball knock.

As soon as adding just 12 runs with overnight 165, Mehedi trudged back to the pavilion having leg before by Monir Hossain, who devastated Khulna’s innings single-handedly as he took all the rest of the seven wickets.

By removing Ziaur Rahman and Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, Monir created a possibility of hat-trick chance but finally it has not been made.

Mohammad Mithun (20), Nurul Hasan Sohan (33) and Moinul Islam (22 not out) were the contributors to Khulna’s healthy first innings total of 444.

Monir showcased his first class career best figures of 85-7. His previous best bowling performance was 6 for 27.

In reply, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza sent Barisal Division opener Abu Sayem back before opening their accounts. Therefore, pacer Al Amin Hossain dented the much havoc of Sylhet inning with his double strike while the visitors were stuttering at 13 for three.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Shamsul Islam fell for two, while Fazle Mahmud Rabbi for one. Together with Rafsan Al Mahmud, Salman Hossain hit 39 runs for the fourth wicket before his dismissal. Salman smashed 32 off 39 with half-a-dozen boundaries.

Rafsan then attempted to steady the ship with fellow batsmen of Al Amin and Sohag Gazi but the duo fell in the space of six runs.

Later Rafsan partnered with Mohammad Nuruzzaman and slammed an invaluable 80 runs for the seventh wicket unbeaten stand before the end of the day. The duo made half centuries.

Rafsan was at stumps on 58, while Nuruzzaman was on 52 not out.  

Al Amin Hossain and Abdur Razzak grabbed two wickets apiece for Khulna, whilst Mashrafe Bin Mortaza snared one wicket.

Rajshahi vs Chittagang

Resuming the second day at 67-2, Chittagang Division’s batsmen shone with bat as their three batsmen struck fifty-plus scores. Overnight batsman Yasir Ali lashed a couple of successful partnerships including 113 runs with Tasamul Haque, who fell for 37, for the third wicket and 40-run with Irfan Sukkur for the fourth wicket stand that crossed the 200-run mark.

It is hard luck for Yasir, who fell six short of his century. He slaughtered 14 boundaries and two six in his 163-ball 94.

Irfan then made 85 runs with Sajjadul Haque for the fifth wicket before his exit. The wicketkeeper-captain Irfan cracked 65 off 116 with eight fours. Sajjadul is the last batsmen who fell for 68 before the end of the day. He pulled together 65 runs with Iftekhar Sajjad Rony, who stroke for 43. Kazi Kamrul remained unbeaten on 32, while Mehedi Hasan Rana was 11 not out.

Saqlaia Sajib and Nazmul Hossain picked up two wickets each for Rajshahi.      

 

Khulna take command over Barisal

Monir claims 7 wickets for Barisal

Barisal Division have a deficit of 273 runs against Khulna Division at the end of the second day of the second round encounter in the Tier-1 of the Walton National Cricket League (NCL) at the Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium (SANS) in Khulna yesterday. Barisal managed to score 171 for six when the stumps were drawn for the day. At the Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium, Chittagong Division piled on 419 for eight against Rajshahi Division rode on three half-centuries from Yasir Ali, Irfan Sukkur and Sajjadul Haque. Elsewhere, at Bogra and Coxs Bazar, both matches of Dhaka Division vs Rangpur Division and Dhaka Metro vs Sylhet Division have not rolled onto the ground due to the wet and soggy outfield condition. So the matches have been called off without a ball being bowled. Khulna vs Barisal The way Khulna Division started they could not then maintain the tempo on the second day as they finally could have scored 444. They added just 96 runs at the cost of the remaining seven wickets with overnight 348-3. Mehedi Hasan, who produced a possibility of striking double century as the second batsman in the current league after his teammate Anamul Haque Bijoy, stopped his innings for 177. He lambasted 16 boundaries and two sixes in his patient 290-ball knock. As soon as adding just 12 runs with overnight 165, Mehedi trudged back to the pavilion having leg before by Monir Hossain, who devastated Khulnas innings single-handedly as he took all the rest of the seven wickets. By removing Ziaur Rahman and Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, Monir created a possibility of hat-trick chance but finally it has not been made. Mohammad Mithun (20), Nurul Hasan Sohan (33) and Moinul Islam (22 not out) were the contributors to Khulnas healthy first innings total of 444. Monir showcased his first class career best figures of 85-7. His previous best bowling performance was 6 for 27. In reply, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza sent Barisal Division opener Abu Sayem back before opening their accounts. Therefore, pacer Al Amin Hossain dented the much havoc of Sylhet inning with his double strike while the visitors were stuttering at 13 for three. Wicketkeeper-batsman Shamsul Islam fell for two, while Fazle Mahmud Rabbi for one. Together with Rafsan Al Mahmud, Salman Hossain hit 39 runs for the fourth wicket before his dismissal. Salman smashed 32 off 39 with half-a-dozen boundaries. Rafsan then attempted to steady the ship with fellow batsmen of Al Amin and Sohag Gazi but the duo fell in the space of six runs. Later Rafsan partnered with Mohammad Nuruzzaman and slammed an invaluable 80 runs for the seventh wicket unbeaten stand before the end of the day. The duo made half centuries. Rafsan was at stumps on 58, while Nuruzzaman was on 52 not out. Al Amin Hossain and Abdur Razzak grabbed two wickets apiece for Khulna, whilst Mashrafe Bin Mortaza snared one wicket. Rajshahi vs Chittagang Resuming the second day at 67-2, Chittagang Divisions batsmen shone with bat as their three batsmen struck fifty-plus scores. Overnight batsman Yasir Ali lashed a couple of successful partnerships including 113 runs with Tasamul Haque, who fell for 37, for the third wicket and 40-run with Irfan Sukkur for the fourth wicket stand that crossed the 200-run mark. It is hard luck for Yasir, who fell six short of his century. He slaughtered 14 boundaries and two six in his 163-ball 94. Irfan then made 85 runs with Sajjadul Haque for the fifth wicket before his exit. The wicketkeeper-captain Irfan cracked 65 off 116 with eight fours. Sajjadul is the last batsmen who fell for 68 before the end of the day. He pulled together 65 runs with Iftekhar Sajjad Rony, who stroke for 43. Kazi Kamrul remained unbeaten on 32, while Mehedi Hasan Rana was 11 not out. Saqlaia Sajib and Nazmul Hossain picked up two wickets each for Rajshahi.