The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

A brilliant century by Mosaddek guided Khulna DSA to clinch the zonal title to reach the final round of the 28th National Cricket Championship beating Magura DSA by 100 runs in the zonal final at Jessore Stadium on Sunday.

Winning the toss, Khulna DSA batted first to post a moderate 227 for 6 in quota 50 overs with Mosaddek contributing 101 runs off 123 balls that featuring eight fours and a six.

Azim grabbed three wickets for 39 runs while Ripon Sarkar took two for 50 runs.

In reply, Magura DSA were all out for 127 in 41.1 overs with Jonny making 34 and Biswajit 27 runs.

Dipu claimed three wickets for 18 runs while Tutul took two for 16.

Besides, Comilla and Rangpur DSAs also moved into the zonal finals eliminating their rivals in the semis on Sunday.

At the Comilla Stadium, an all-round performance by Nazrul enabled hosts Comilla DSA to reach the zonal final eliminating Chandpur DSA by seven wickets.

Batting first after favoured by coin, Chandpur DSA were all out for 149 in 48.3 overs with Garry scoring not out 40 and Zahid 28 runs.

Pintu picked up four wickets for 31 runs while Nazrul bagged three for 23 runs.

In reply, Comilla DSA cantered to victory scoring 153 runs in 27.1 overs for the loss of three wickets.

Nazrul, who earlier bagged three wickets, also made an unconquered 71 runs off 73 balls.

In the day's other match at the Rajshahi Divisional Stadium, Rangpur DSA defeated Pabna DSA by five wickets.

Opting to bat first,Pabna DSS were dismissed for 119 runs in 31.4 overs with Rafique making 31.

Rahman claimed four wickets for 17 runs while Babu grabbed two wickets for 20 runs.

In reply, Rangpur DSA easily reached the target of 120 runs in 25.2 overs for the loss of five wickets with Salauddin scoring 29 runs. Shahab grabbed two wickets for 25 runs.