The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Team North earned a four-wicket victory against Team East in the final round of the four-day Challengers Cup Cricket at the Dhanmondi Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Chasing a huge target of 356 runs in the second innings, Team North resumed the innings on the last day today with overnight 233 for 3 in 63.4 overs and easily reached the match-winning 356 runs for the loss of six wickets in 101.3 overs.

Opening batsman Robin, who resumed batting on 110, scored a polished 129 runs off 245 balls with 15 fours. He was later adjudged man of the match.

Number six batsman Iftekher Nayeem also played a vital role in the team's victory scoring an useful 66 not out facing 94 balls that featured five fours and a six.

Rezaul Islam Rajon claimed three wickets and Raihanuddin took two wickets.

Earlier, Team East declared the first innings at 309 and were bundled out in the second innings for 154 runs.

Brief score:

Team East- 309/9 (Dec) & 154/10 in 57,3 overs; Nazim 35, Rezaul 29, Prosenjit 21; Monjurul 19, Sakil 10, extras 14, Younus 6/34, Mamun 2/42, Fariduddin 1/27, Gazi Alamgir 1/32

Team North - 108/9 (dec) & 356/6 in 101.3 overs; Robin 129, Amit 76, Arman 23, Fariduddin 17, Maruf 22, Iftekhar not out 66, extras 13; Rezaul 3/98, Raihan 2/106.

In the day's other match at the BKSP in Savar, Team South notched a huge 262-run win over Team West on the last and final day today.

Earlier, Team South took a commanding 271-run overall lead scoring 355 runs in the first innings and 122 runs in second innings on the third day (Sunday) of the four-day affair.

Replying to the huge target, Team West (148 in 1st innings) resumed their second innings today with overnight 58 for 5 and were again dismissed cheaply for just 67 runs

Team South - 355 & 122/10 in 43 overs; Sumon 43*, Moniruzzaman 24; Muktar 5/32

Team West - 148 & 67/10 in 25.3 overs; Zubaer 19, Emon 13, Sanjoy 11, extras 9, Humayun 5/2, Giasuddin 3/21, Hasan 1/19.