The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Hosts GP-BCB Academy team posted 264 for all in 79.2 overs in their 1st innings against Pakistan Academy team on the 2nd day of the 2nd four-day match of the Grameenphone Academy Cup at the Rajshahi Divisional Stadium (RDVS) Saturday.

Resuming with overnight 260 for 9 in 76 overs, the hosts could add another 4 runs today as number eleven Sajidul Islam returned to the pavilion without opening his account.

Another overnight Shamsur Rahman Shuvo remained till the end adding another four runs to score 86 not out off 183 balls with nine fours.

Anwar Ali claimed four wickets for 59 runs, while Yasir Shah took three for 40.

In reply, Pakistan Academy team in their 1st innings scored 276 for 8 in 82.5 overs when bails were drawn for the 2nd day today. Middle order Azhar Ali remained unbeaten on 74 off 171 balls that featured four fours and a six.

Number six Sarfaraz Ahmad 38, Ahmad Shezad 37, Asad Shafiq 37 and skipper Khalid Latif 25 also came up with some useful contributions to enable the visitors take a 12-run 1st innings lead at stumps on the 2nd day.

Farhad Hossain bagged three wickets for 49 runs, while pacer Dollar Mahmud took two for 37.

Brief score:

GP-BCB Academy 1st innings - 264 for all in 79.2 overs, Shamsur Rahman not out 86, Nayeem Islam 40, Nadif Chowdhury 29, Nazmul Hossain 19, Nasir Uddin 13, Mushfiqur Rahim 13, Dollar Mahmud 13, Anwar Ali 4/59, Yasir Shah 3/40.

Pakistan Academy - 1st innings - 276 for 8 in 82.5 overs, Azahar Ali batting 74, Sarfaraz 38, Ahmad Shezad 37, Asad Shafiq 37, extras 14, Farhad Hossain 3/49, Dollar 2/37.