Bangladesh U-16 take lead

Madhya Pradesh Under-16, at the end of the second day of the three-day match against Bangladesh Under-16, were all out for 212 runs before the hosts took a lead of 41 runs at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium yesterday.

Overnight batsman Abhinav Singh and Sagar Sharma only added eight more runs on the second day before Abhinav was dismissed by Bangladesh skipper Shafiul Hayat Ridoy on 10.

Nayeem Hasan and skipper Shafiul Hayat Ridoy bagged three wickets each for Bangladesh.

In reply, the host made a good start as opener Pinak Ghosh scored 95 runs while Arif Hossain smashed 43 runs.

However, Bangladesh has Jakir Ali Anik 35 and Kazi Anik Islam 16 at the crease as Bangladesh will start the third and final day of the three day match today on 253-6.