Mosaddek hit fourth double century in first class cricket

Dhaka, 15 Nov - Mosaddek Hossain Saikat has become Bangladesh's most prolific double-century scorer in first-class cricket, reaching a historic milestone with his fourth 200-plus innings.

The 30-year-old allrounder achieved the feat today, scoring 220 off 215 balls for Mymensingh Division against Rajshahi at the Sylhet Academy Ground in the ongoing National Cricket League (NCL).

His innings featured 22 fours and 10 sixes, making him the first Bangladeshi batter to register four double-centuries in first class cricket.

Mosaddek had previously scored all three of his double centuries for Barisal. He remains the only Bangladeshi batter to score double centuries in two consecutive first class innings.

With four double centuries, Mosaddek has moved ahead of eight other Bangladeshi batters --Alok Kapali, Tushar Imran, Rony Talukder, Liton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Amit Hasan, Towhid Hridoy and Taibur Rahman-- who have scored three each. 

Mosaddek's latest achievement comes after eight seasons without a first class century. The Bangladesh international, who has played four Tests, has now reclaimed the spotlight with a landmark performance.

Thanks to Mosaddek's 220, Mymensingh declared their first innings at 440 -9. Rajshahi reached 178-3 at the close of the day's play. Habibur Rahman remained among the runs with 93.

Elsewhere in the NCL, Amit Hasan scored 101 for Sylhet against Barisal at Khulna Divisional Stadium, steering the side to 239-4 after Barishal were bowled out for 228.

Ashiqur Rahman Shibli struck 105 as Dhaka reached 282-7 against Chattogram at Rajshahi Stadium. Chattogram earlier were bowled out for 288 in its first innings.

Khulna, the table-toppers, bowled out Rangpur for 338 before reaching 276-7 at the end of the second day's play. Their wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan Sohan remained unbeaten on 94.BSS