DHAKA, Nov 9, 2025 (BSS) -The Day 2 of the third round of National Cricket 
League (NCL) was largely dominated by the bowlers at different venues across 
the country today.

Abu Jayed Rahi, who was once a dependable pacer for Bangladesh in Test 
format, hogged the limelight after a long time with four-wicket haul that 
brought Sylhet back into the contest.

The Day 2 also saw the likes of Soumya Sarkar, Naim Sheikh missing out their 
centuries.
 
Chattogram vs Khulna

Soumya Sarkar missed out a ton as Khulna failed to throw any stiff challenge 
to Chattogram at Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman 
Cricket Stadium, Chattogram.

Soumya hit 92 off 119 with 10 fours and one six, leading Khulna to 249-8 at 
stumps, still trailing by 102 runs.

Ziaur Rahman was batting 55 with Mehedi Hasan Rana on 3 when the day's play 
ended.

Apart from Soumya and Ziaur, no one could take responsibility to drive the 
side to the safety.

Offspinner Mahedi Hasan was the wrecker-in-chief, snapping up 4-55. Ashraful 
Hasan picked up 2-42.

Earlier, resuming the day at 340-8, Chattogram were able to add just 11 runs 
before being all out for 351. Sofor Ali completed his five-for by taking the 
wicket of Ashraful Hasan for 12.
 
Rajshahi vs Barishal

Rajshahi Division took a crucial first innings lead in the low-scoring match 
against Barishal despite a five-wicket haul of left-arm spinner Tanvir Islam 
in the third round game of National Cricket League (NCL) at Khulna Stadium 
today.

Resuming the Day 2 at six for no loss, Rajshahi were bowled out for 235, in 
reply to Barishal's 212. That gave them a 23-run lead, which Barishal 
eventually reduced to 1, after reaching 22-1 at stumps.

Tanvir sliced the top order in a disciplined bowling but Pritom Kumar held 
together to steady the innings. Before being trapped leg-before by Tanvir, he 
made 65 off 93 with seven boundaries.

Later Ali Mohammad Walid hit an unbeaten 45 and Sunzamul Islam scored 38 to 
help the side take the lead.

Yeasin Arafat Mishu took 3-33 and Ruyel Mea bagged 2-48 to complement Tanvir.

Fazle Mahmud was batting 12 with Zahiduzzaman Khan on 6 for Barishal when the 
bails were drawn.

 
Sylhet vs Rangpur

Pacer Abu Jayed Rahi claimed 4-36 as Sylhet Division clawed back into the 
contest to leave their third round game against Rangpur in parity at Cox's 
Bazar Cricket Stadium.

Jayed's brilliant bowling reduced Rangpur 187-8 at stumps on Day 2, after 
Sylhet were bowled out for just 199 runs.

Sylhet are in now with a chance to take a lead despite an ordinary total on 
the board.

Jayed ripped through Rangpur's top order with a sensational bowling, bringing 
the side back into the contest. The other bowlers also dazzled with him as 
Rangpur slumped to 45-5. 

Skipper Tanbir Hyder played a 49-run knock and was ably supported by Abu 
Hasim's 31 which eventually help Rangpur recover from the early collapse.

Earlier, resumed the day at 172-7, Sylhet were able to add just 27 runs 
before being all out for 199.

Mukidul Islam Mugdho, Robiul Hoque and Abdullah Al Mamun grabbed three 
wickets apiece.

 
Mymensingh vs Dhaka

Opener Naim Sheikh missed out a ton by 10 runs but put Mymensingh on top 
against Dhaka Division at Cox's Bazar Cricket Academy ground.

Resuming the day at 100-2, Mymensingh added 236 runs to the overnight total 
before being all out for 336. Dhaka reached 17 for no loss at stumps.

Naim who hit 90 off 156 with 11 boundaries held together the innings, amid 
the middle order's pretty ordinary batting show but eventually missed the 
century when Anisul Islam rattled his stump.

No.9 batter Shohidul Islam, however, took the onus and struck 79 to help the 
side go past 300-run. Captain Shuvagata Hom added 37.

Salahuddin Shakil was the most successful bowler for Dhaka with 4-45.