DHAKA, Nov 3, 2025 (BSS)-The second round of 27th National Cricket League 
(NCL) saw a result on Day 3 when Rajshahi crushed Khulna by seven wickets.

Veteran Mushfiqur Rahim, on the other, closed in on a century as he prepares 
for Ireland series, which will see him as the first Bangladeshi batter to 
play 100th Test.

Rajshahi vs Khulna

Rajshahi Division sealed their first victory thrashing Khulna by seven 
wickets in their second round match at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 
today.

The victory came inside three days after Khulna were bowled out for 255, 
setting a meager 109-run target for Rajshahi.

Opener Habibur Rahman Sohan hammered a fluent 62 as Rajshahi overhauled the 
target with ease, reaching 114-3 in 23.5 overs.

Pacer Nahid Rana and Ali Mohammad Walid wrecked havoc on Khulna after they 
resumed the day at 68-1.

Both of them claimed three wickets apiece. SM Meherob Hasan and Sunzamul 
Islam picked up two wickets each to further derail Khulna.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz made team-best 48 before being out by Meherob. Some other 
batters also scored over 30 but couldn't convert it to big knock. 

Anamul Haque Bijoy made 34 while Ziaur Rahman, Yaseen Muntasir and Amit 
Mojumder added 32 runs each.

The batters' lack of ability to play big knock played a key role in denying 
them setting a big target for Rajshahi.

But the ultimate damage was done in the first innings when they were bundled 
out for just 121 and conceded 147-run lead after Rajshahi put on 268 before 
being all out.

Sylhet vs Dhaka

Dependable batter Mushfiqur Rahim who is on the verge of becoming first 
Bangladeshi cricketer to play 100th Test led Sylhet Division's strong reply 
against Dhaka on rain-shortened Day 3 at Sylhet Academy Ground.

At stumps, he was batting on 93 as Sylhet reached 260-7, replying to Dhaka's 
310 all out in the first innings.

The match appeared to head toward a draw but a century of Mushfiqur Rahim 
would be a boon for Bangladesh ahead of the Ireland Test series in which the 
veteran batter will play his 100th Test.

Zakir Hasan and Shykat Ali added 71 runs for the opening stand after resuming 
the day at 33 for no loss. Both failed to convert their start with captain 
Zakir perishing on 43 and Shykat who hit 175 in the previous round, made 27.

Sylhet lost two more wickets in quick succession before Mushfiqur held 
together one end firm, leading the side's recovery from the dire strait.

Ebadot Hossain was batting on 5 with Mushfiqur when the bails were drawn for 
Day 3.
 
Chattogram vs Barishal

Only 15 overs were possible on Day 3 in the 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. 

Mymensingh vs Rangpur

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

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