Dhaka division’s deadly opening pair of Abdul Majid and Rony Talukder have become a nemesis for the opposition in the ongoing National Cricket League as the duo registered their third century stand in as many games yesterday.
Rony smashed his way to his second double hundred while Majid made 113 as the in-form right-handed pair put on 304, their second triple-hundred partnership in the ongoing campaign. The other two partnerships being 314 against Barisal and 197 against Dhaka Metropolis.
Dhaka Division v Chittagong, BKSP 3
Resuming the day on 112 for no loss, Dhaka went on to pile a gigantic 518 for four at stumps. Rony, who earlier made 227 against Barisal, faced 240 balls for his 201 that saw him struck 22 fours and seven sixes.
Raqibul Hasan could have bocme the third centurion in the innings but he departed for 89 though Shuvagata Hom has a good chance of reaching the three figures as he remained unbeaten on 87 on day two.
Chittagong toiled hard the whole day and they must come up with a master plan or the 363 first innings lead of Dhaka will climb a higher mountain.
Rajshahi v Sylhet, BKSP 2
Rajshahi were not able to capitalise on their overnight 316 for two as the former champions added just 166 before losing their remaining wickets. The Sylhet spinners led by Enamul Haque Jr, who took four scalps, shared eight wickets to stop their opponents from getting away with a big first innings total.
However, Sylhet’s batting department spilled water on the good work as they were reeling at 96 for four at stumps.
Barisal v Dhaka Metro, Fatullah
Barisal rode on the young shoulders of Al Amin and Saif Hasan to take a commanding stance in their encounter. 21-year-old off-spinner Al Amin five-for enabled Barisal to tie Metro to 400 before 16-year-old Saif accompanied experienced Shahriar Nafees to give them a strong start.
Saif played a complimenting 130-ball 55 to Nafees’ 106-ball 79 as Barisal ended the day on 141 without any casualties.
Khulna v Rangpur, SBNS
Rangpur lost their remaining four wickets to make 310 before their bowlers earned them a 97-run first inning slead.
Apart from Imrul Kayes (94) and Amit Majumder (47) none of the Khulna batsmen stood any chance against Rangpur’s spinning duo Mahmudul Hasan and Sanjib Saha as they shared nine wickets to bundle Khulna out for 213.
