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BSP-17
CRICKET-NCL-METROPOLIS
Dhaka Metropolis score 266/6 on day 1 in NCL
DHAKA, Oct 15, 2018 (BSS)- A responsible batting display by cameo Zabid Hossain and Sharifullah rescued Dhaka Metropolis from certain debacle as Dhaka Metropolis scored 266 for 6 at stumps against Chittagong Division after the first day of tier-2 third round four-day National Cricket League today.
Metropolis suffered early batting jolt as they lost their opener Mohammad Naim (9) early in the innings after they were forced to bat first by Chittagong Division at Shaheed Chandu Stadium in Bogra.
However, inform batsman Shadman Islam (36) pairing with one down Shamsur Rahman (50) added 48 runs for the second wicket stand to take the team to a comfortable position before Shadman perished to Hasan Mahmud.
Shamsur Rahman looked solid on the crease but he eventually backed to the pavilion being retired hurt, again leaving Metropolis in trouble.
Metropolis suffered little wobble as they lost three quick wickets in the middle but Zabid and Sharifull took the responsibility to stop the rot contributing 74-runpartnership for the seventh wicket stand.
Zabid composed a well knock half century making unbeaten 79 runs while Sharifullha supported him with a priceless 45.
Taskin Ahmed was remained unbeaten on 21 as the bails were drawn for the day. Shakhawat Hossain and Hasan Mahmud were the pick of Chittagong bowlers as they shared two Metropolis’ wickets conceding 36 and 73 runs respectively.
Brief score:
Dhaka Metropolis 1st innings – 266 for 6, Zabid 79 batting, Shamsur 50, Sharifullah 45, Shadman 36, Taskin 21 batting, Shakhawat 2/36an Mahmud 2/73.
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