DHAKA, Oct 19, 2021 (BSS)-Chattogram Division put up a ruthless performance

to take them on the verge of the victory against Rajshahi in the first round
of the Bangabandhu National Cricket League (NCL) at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury
Stadium in Chattogram today.

  Even though they ended the day 3 on 15-2, they needed just 62 runs to win
the game.

  Rajshahi earlier were shot out of 259 in their second innings, setting a
meager 77-run victory for Chattogram.

  Off-spinner Nayeem Hasan played a key in bowling them out cheaply, taking
4-61. But Rajshahi started the day promisingly with Jahurul Islam and Towhid
Hridoy looking set for a bigger partnership. However, as Towhid Hridoy
retired hurt on 51, Rajshahi tasted a collapse. Hridoy later came back to bat
but could add just 17 runs to be out for 68. Jahurul on the other hand made
53. Farhad Reza was the other notable scorer with 40.

  Apart from Nayeem's four-wicket haul, pacer Mehedi Hasan Rana took 3-53.

  In reply, Chattogram made a disastrous start with Tasamul Haque and Irfan
Shukkur being out cheaply. Sadikur Rahman and night watch man Nayeem ended
the day without any fuss.

  Rajshahi earlier was wrapped up for 166 in their first innings before
Chattogram put on 349 to take 183-run lead.

  After the second day, the third day of the other game of the Tier-2 between
Dhaka Metro and Barishal was also washed out without a ball being bowled at
Cox's Bazar Cricket Academy. Dhaka Metro were all out for 239 before Barishal
reached 6-1 on the first day.