DHAKA, Dec 2, 2025 (BSS)—Amite Hasan became the first batter in the 27th National Cricket League (NCL) to hit a double century as Sylhet Division put them on top against Rajshahi Division at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today.

Resuming the day at 172, Amite went on to score 213 before being dismissed, helping Sylhet to declare the first innings on 535-8.

The total gave Sylhet a gigantic lead of 299 runs as Rajshahi were bowled out for 236 in their first innings.

Rajshahi weathered the deficit to 153 runs, after reaching 146-3 at stumps on Day 3.

Amite’s overnight partners Asadullah Galib however missed out a double ton, after being removed for 180.

But he and Amite shared 342 runs, the second highest for fourth wicket partnership in the NCL history.

After the departure of the duo, Sylhet lost wickets at regular interval but that didn’t prevent them from taking a big lead.

Nahid Rana was the pick of the bowler for Rajshahi with 3-88 while Asaduzzaman Payel and Wasi Siddique took two wickets apiece.

In reply, Rajshahi lost three wickets in quick succession with Nabil Samad taking all three wickets before SM Meherob and Pritom Kumar steadied the ship.

Meherob was batting on 55 with Pritom on 29 at the close of the day.