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NCL Tier-2: Barishal takes giant stride towards victory after Rabbi’s six-
for
DHAKA, Oct 12, 2019 (BSS)-Fast bowler Kamrul Islam Rabbi snapped up 6-24 as
Barishal Division made giant leap towards victory in the NCL Tier-2 game
against Sylhet Division at the Shaheeb Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi on
Saturday.
A total of 17 wickets however were fallen on the day after which Barishal
took 118 runs lead to establish their full command on the game.
As Rabbi came up with his ruthless best, Sylhet were bowled out for just 86
in the first innings, after resuming the day on 68-3.
Barishal declared their first innings on 231-8 with each of their first
three batsmen making valuable contribution. Captain Fazle Mahmud top-scored
with 70 while opener Shahriar Nafess made 63. Another opener Rafsan Al Mahmud
contributed with 33.
The middle order and lower order however couldn’t do well but still they
gained a sizable 145 runs lead in first innings.
Sylhet however came to bat with 11 overs remaining of the day and was
reduced to 27-2, handing the baton to Barishal once again.
In another Tier-2 game, the match between Chittagong Division and Dhaka
Metropolis looked heading towards a draw at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket
Stadium.
At the end of the day, Dhaka Metro reached 349-7 in its first innings,
resuming the day on 66-2. Mahmudullah Riyad was the highest scorer for the
side with 63 while Shamsur Rahman made 55.
Dhaka leads the match by 59 runs at the moment as Chittagong was bowled out
for 290 in their first innings.
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