Dhaka derby poised for intense finish
Despite posting 327 in the first innings, Dhaka division were in a tattered position at 65 for four in the second innings with the lead stretched to 40 runs. It was all possible for the strong reply from Dhaka Metropolis who made 352 on the back of Shamsur Rahman’s 138 and Sharifullah’s late 52. Mosharraf Hossain bagged his third five-wicket haul for Dhaka division to help them pull back their opponent. Only into the third round, the left-arm spinner is now the leading wicket taker in the competition with 20 scalps.
Khulna eye win despite Saha blow
Rangpur’s Naeem Islamin will resume the last day with a mountain load of pressure on his shoulders. Aiming to save the match, the discarded Tigers batsman will get in the middle with their side reeling on 58 for six, needing 142 more to win. Khulna’s left-arm spinner caused the damage by dismissing four batsmen.
The 200-run target was set by Khulna who resumed the day on 30 without loss and managed 208 before getting bundled out on the back of a brilliant spell from spinner Sanjit Saha. Saha took seven wickets while being economical in 26.5 overs leaking just 64 runs.
Draw looms in Chittagong
Chittagong continued their domination over Barisal as the port-city side ended the third day with their opponents trailing by 122 runs in the first innings and a wicket to spare.
Chittagong declared after batting 30 minutes on the day and gathered a humongous 467 for seven in their first innings.
However, Shahriar Nafees and Shahin Hossain ensured a sound start to Barisal’s innings adding 83 for the first wicket. Pacer Al-Amin Hossain, who batted at No 5, led scoring chart with 72 valuable runs while Salman Hossain chipped in with 51. Mohammad Saifuddin picked three wickets for the home side.
Farhad 145 puts Rajshahi ahead
Seasonal campaigner Farhad Hossain’s 145 ensured Rajshahi a healthy 52-run first innings lead. In reply to Sylhet’s 328, Rajshahi, who started the day on 183, made 380 before despite a five-wicket haul from Rahatul Ferfous.
Right-handed Farhad survived 250 deliveries and slammed 21 boundaries in his vital knock. His heroic was complimented by Farhad Reza who added 55 to the tally. Sylhet batted eight overs in the second innings and cut the deficit to 38 runs as they scored 14 runs without any casualties.