BSP-18 NCL: Barishal, metro share honours on day 1

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NCL: Barishal, metro share honours on day 1

DHAKA, March 22, 2021 (BSS) — Pacer Abu Haider Rony and spinner Rakibul
Hasan claimed three wickets apiece as Dhaka Metro bowled out Barishal Division
for 241 in the first innings of their first round match of the Bangabandhu 22nd
National Cricket League (NCL) at Barishal Divisional Stadium today.

At the end of the day one, Metro reached 29-1 and is looking forward to gain a
big lead.

In Tier-2 game, Barishal opted to bat first but received a setback, losing opener
Moinul Islam cheaply. However Mohammad Ashraful was the highest scorer for
the side with 48 runs, Abu Syem made 46 while Sohag Gazi scored 45.

Arafat Sunny took 2-59 apart from Rony and Rakibul’s three-wicket haul.

Before the bails were drawn, Shamsur Rahman was batting on 12 with
Zahiduzzaman Khan on 7.

BSS/SMP/ARS/1800 hrs