An unbeaten knock of 84 from Shafiul Hayet propelled the Bangladesh Under-17 cricket team to a good position against Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) U-17 following the conclusion of the first day’s play in the three-day match in Indore yesterday.
Electing to take first strike after winning the toss, Bangladesh U-17 finished the opening day’s play on 233 for the loss of four wickets. Openers Rabbi Hassan (33) and Pinak Ghosh (30) provided the visitors with a solid start as they added 61 runs for the opening wicket stand.
After the departures of the openers and one-down batter Afif Hossain Dhrubo (23), Shafiul put on 109 runs for the fourth wicket alongside Mohammad Saif Hassan (40).
Shafiul smote 16 boundaries and will resume the second day’s play along with undefeated batsman Rayan Rafsan Rahman (19 not out).
Nikhil Sikarwar scalped 2/71 for MPCA U-17.