The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Three more teams -- Narayanganj, Magura and Nilphamari DSAs -- reached the zonal finals of the 28th National Cricket Championship beating their rivals in the semis at different zonal venues across the country on Thursday.

Narayanganj play Rajbari DSA and Nilphamari meet hosts Bogra in the zonal finals tomorrow (Friday), while Magura will play the zonal final on Sunday against opponents yet to be finalized.

In the day's matches, Narayanganj DSA (197/4 in 36 overs) beat hosts Faridpur DSA (194/9 in 45) by six wickets at the Faridpur Stadium, Magura DSA (221/9 in 50) defeated Narail DSA (197/10 in 47.2) by 24 runs at the Jessore Stadium, while Nilphamari DSA (132/5 in 38.2) outclassed Thakurgaon DSA (130/9 in 50) by five wickets at the Bogra Stadium.

Meanwhile, Rangpur DSA (253/9 in 50) advanced to the zonal semi-final beating Natore DSA (97/10 in 30.2) by a huge 156 runs at the Rajshahi Divisional Stadium.

In the day's other match, Cox's Bazar beat Feni DSA by eight wickets at the Comilla Stadium.