Khulna vs Mymensingh Moves Towards Draw, Soumya Sarkar Hits Century

The Khulna vs Mymensingh clash remains on course for a draw after three days. Khulna posted a commanding 387 in their first innings, highlighted by a century from Soumya Sarkar.

Mymensingh finished the day with three wickets down, fifties from Mohammad Naim, Azizul Hakim, and Abdul Majid. Junior Al Amin (62*) and Arif Ahmed (59*) remain unbeaten, holding the key to any potential late twist on day four.

Unless a dramatic collapse occurs, the match is expected to end in a draw. Both sides will be looking to make the final day exciting for fans.

In Barishal vs Dhaka, the third day saw Dhaka struggling. Barishal, starting the day at 243/3, eventually were all out for 341. Tasmamul Haque and Mohammad Abdullah scored fifties, while Sumon Khan picked up 4 wickets for Dhaka.

Dhaka began their second innings under pressure, trailing by 68 runs and losing 5 wickets for 124 runs. At the close of play on day three, they lead by 56 runs, but the match remains finely balanced.

Similarly, Sylhet’s Abu Zayed took 9 wickets in his team’s three-day triumph, inspiring confidence and proving decisive for the side.

The fifth round of the National Cricket League concluded in just three days with Rangpur claiming a crucial win against Rajshahi. Chasing a modest target of 130 runs, Rangpur lost five wickets for just 59 runs, putting the team under pressure.

Enter seasoned campaigner Nasir Hossain, who anchored the innings with a crucial 57-run knock. Alongside Tanvir Haider, he built a 73-run partnership that saw Rangpur comfortably reach the target. Nasir, who last played international cricket in 2018, showcased experience and calm under pressure.

Rangpur’s bowlers also excelled. They bowled out Rajshahi for 119 runs in their first innings. Mehedi Hasan took 4 wickets while Robiul Haque and Mukidul Islam took 3 wickets each. The combination of strong bowling and Nasir’s composed batting ensured Rangpur’s victory.