DHAKA, Oct 27, 2025 (BSS) - Left-arm spinner Hasan Murad claimed 6-39 as Chattogram Division kept them on course of a victory against Rajshahi after the Day 2 play of the first round game of National Cricket League (NCL) at Rajshahi Divisional Stadium today.

Resuming the day on one for two, Rajshahi were bowled out for just 196, conceding a massive 204-run lead with Murad making the most of the damage.

Chattogram, which put up 401 before being all out, reached 133-4 in their second innings, extending the lead to 338 at stumps.

Opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy followed his 127 with 51 in the second innings. Yasir Ali who made 129 in the first innings, was batting on 26 with Irfan Shukkur on 18 when the bails were drawn for Day 2. 

Earlier, captain Sabbir Hossain (57) and veteran Sabbir Rahman (54) struck half-centuries amid Murad's regular strike to save Rajshahi from ultimate blushes. Taijul Islam was the other notable scorer with 41.