DHAKA, Dec 3, 2025 (BSS) - Despite a superb century of Pritom Kumar, Sylhet registered a 10-wicket victory over Rajshahi in the sixth round game of the 27th National Cricket League at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today.

The victory looked imminent after Sylhet gained a gigantic lead in the first innings, thanks to a 213 from Amite Hasan.

But Rajshahi fought through Pritom and avoided an innings defeat. Pritom struck 143 as Rajshahi put up 336 before being all out in their second innings, setting Sylhet only a 38 for a victory.

Sylhet reached the victory mark in 9.2 overs for their second victory in the league, which also propelled them to the top of the point table. They drew the remaining four matches to keep them unbeaten in the league still. 

Skipper Zakir Hasan was unbeaten on 20 with Mubin Ahmed Dishan on 13.

Rajshahi resumed the day on 146-3 and resisted through Pritom and SM Meherob who added 102-run for the fourth wicket.

Fast bowler Ebadot Hossain broke the partnership, claiming the wicket of Meherob for 55 and sparked a collapse, amid Pritom’s stubborn show.

Pritom, however, was the eighth batter out after scoring 143 off 233, an innings studded with 18 fours.

Abu Jayed Rahi and Nabil Samad grabbed three wickets apiece for Sylhet.

Earlier, put into bat first, Rajshahi were bowled out for 236 in its first innings. Sylhet replied with 535-8 declared, taking a huge 299-run lead, which eventually decided the course of the game.