Ace all-rounder Shakib al Hasan sustained an injury on his waist during his side Walton Central Zone's second Bangladesh Cricket League one-day game against BCB North Zone Tuesday.
As a consequence, he will miss their third and last group stage match against BCB South Zone Thursday at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
Central Zone look highly likely to play the BCL final after registering victories in both of their matches.
Shakib, who returned to competitive action from injury with this tournament, contributed in the side's victory on both occasions.
He scored 35 and took two wickets in their 22-run victory over Islami Bank East Zone in the first game and then against North Zone he made 33 runs and grabbed one wicket as Central Zone secured a 28-run victory.
Shakib felt pain on his waist while batting but he later somehow managed to bowl the full quota of his 10 overs.
As a precaution and to give him rest to recover from the injury fully, he will be rested from the third match, said Central Zone team management.
According to the management, Shakib will be back to play the final if he feels well.