The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Two more teams -- Chandpur and Barisal DSAs -- emerged reached the eight-team final round of the 29th National Cricket Championship as zonal champions eliminating their respective rivals on Wednesday.

At the Noakhali Stadium, Chandpur DSA beat Comilla DSA by 17 runs.

Opting to bat first, Chandpur DSA scored 191 runs for seven wickets in stipulated 50 overs with Amit contributing 44 runs. Rezaul, Babu and Rana took two wickets each for 8, 32 and 34 runs respectively.

Chasing the target, Comilla DSA managed to score 174 runs for nine wickets in stipulated 50 overs with Rakibul making 24. Sakhawat claimed four wickets for 48 runs.

In the day's other match, Barisal DSA (147/8) defeated Bhola DSA (146/10) by two wickets at the Pirojpur Stadium.

Earlier, Habiganj, Faridpur and Rangpur DSAs booked their seats for the eight-team final round.