Amite, Shuvataga star in on Day 2 of NCL 4th round

Dhaka, 10 Nov -Amite Hasan became the first batter in the ongoing  National Cricket League (NCL) to hit a double century which put his side Sylhet in driving seat against Khulna.

Elsewhere, Shuvagata Hom dazzled with allround performance to Dhaka Division an edge over Dhaka Metro.

The day also saw Yasir Ali and Shahadat Hossain Dipu batting with patience to help Chattogram recover from a shaky start.
 

Sylhet vs Khulna

Amite Hasan struck the first double century of the 26th National Cricket League (NCL) as Sylhet put them in strong position against Khulna Division on Day 2 at Cox's Bazar Academy Ground today.

Amite who started the day with 109, finally was dismissed for 213 to help Sylhet declare the innings at 496-7. Khulna reached 3 for no loss at stumps.

Asadullah Galib also hit a century for Sylhet and scored 115 before being out.

Resuming the day at 244-3, Amite and Galib frustrated Khulna further to keep the side's nose ahead. They finally put on 251-run for the fourth wicket and it was broken when Mahedi Hasan got rid of Galib after hitting seven fours and three sixes in his 242-ball-knock.

Amite soon followed him after completing his first ever double century in the first class cricket. Before being the sixth batter out, Amite smashed 18 fours and one six for his 213 off 455.

Soon after Amite's dismissal, Sylhet declared the innings.

Fast bowler Ebadot Hossain who returned to the competitive cricket after a knee operation last year bowled first over to give away two runs.

However Ebadot's fitness will be closely monitored when he would resume the game for Sylhet tomorrow.

 
Dhaka Metro vs Dhaka

The game between Dhaka Metro and Dhaka Division was left in parity after Rony Talukdar and Shuvagata Hom led Dhaka Division's fightback following a poor start at Sylhet Academy Ground. 

Resuming the day at 233-6, Metro were bowled out for 304. Dhaka then reached 254-6 at stumps, still trailing by 50 runs.

But with Shuvagata Hom on 60 in the crease, Dhaka are in favourble position to take first innings lead.

Most of the Dhaka Division batters got a start but couldn't convert it to a big one, leaving the side in danger. Rony stood tall to make 54 off 122 with seven fours and one six.

After Rony's dismissal, Shuvagata took the onus to drive the side. When the bails were drawn, Nazmul Islam Apu was batting on 21 with Shuvagata.

Earlier, Metro were able to add just 71 runs to their overnight total with Tahjibul Islam scoring most of them. He made 63 before being dismissed.

Anamul Haque and Shuvataga snapped up four wickets apiece for Dhaka. 
 
Chattogram vs Barishal

Yasir Ali and captain Shahadat Hossain Dipu hit half-centuries as Chattogram made a strong reply to Barishal at Cox's Bazar Stadium.

Yasir was batting on 81 while Dipu was on 64 after adding 141 runs for the undefeated fourth wicket as Chattogram reached 202-3 at stumps on Day 2.

Barishal earlier were bowled out for 318 in its first innings, after resuming the day at 236-7.

Chattogram are still trailing by 116 runs but with two set batters in the crease, they kept them in front. 

Ruyel Mea claimed two wickets as Barishal left Chattogram at 61-3 to take the early advantage. But serene batting from Yasir and Dipu drove the side to the safety and also gave them a hope to earn a significant lead.

Barishal were able to add 82 runs to their overnight total after resuming the innings with Moin Khan leading the side. He made team-best 77.

Ashraful Hasan had figures of 4-68 while Enamul Haqu Ashiq snapped up 3-31.
 

Rangpur vs Rajshahi

After an intense day at Rajshahi Stadium, Rangpur took 83-run lead against the local team Rajshahi.

Resuming the day at 39-1, Rajshahi looked poised to take a lead but Rangpur fought back admirably to deny them. Rajshahi finally were bowled out for 189, leaving the game in balance.

Rangpur were also bowled out for 189 in its first innings. They however reached 83-4 at stumps in the second innings.

Opener Mim Mosaddek and Chowdhury Md Rizwan who also took three wickets in bowling gave Rangpur a solid start by sharing 48 runs. But Mosaddek's dismissal sparked a collapse as Rangpur lost three more wickets in quick succession.

Mohor Sheikh snared two wickets while Sabbir Hosan who claimed six wickets in the first innings and Sunzamul Islam took one wicket apiece.