BSS
  03 Nov 2025, 19:13

Rain interrupts Barishal’s strong march 

DHAKA, Nov 3, 2025 (BSS)— Only 15 overs were possible on Day 3 in the National Cricket League’s (NCL) second round game between Chattogram and Barishal due to wet outfield at Cox’s Bazar International Stadium today. 

After a delayed start, Barishal resumed the day at 115-2 and reached 166-2 as the bails were drawn.

Salman Emon who started the day on 47, remained not out on 75 while Zahiduzzaman was on 32 along with him at stumps.

Chattogram earlier were bowled out for 358 in their first innings with opener Sadikur Rahman hitting highest 122 and Mominul Haque missing out his ton after being out on 92.

Captain Tanvir Islam had figures of 4-56 for Barishal. 

While 15 overs were possible in this game, the adjacent venue Cox’s Bazar Cricket Stadium saw the Day 3 game between Mymensingh and Rangpur abandoned without a ball being bowled.

Mymensingh declared the first innings on 555-6 before reducing Syhet to 18-2.