The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Rangpur DSA moved into the semifinals of the 29th National (Inter-District) Cricket Championship eliminating Mymensingh DSA by two wickets in the 3rd quarterfinal at the Shams-ul-Huda Stadium in Jessore today (Saturday).

Earlier, Barisal and Khulna DSAs reached the last four to meet each other in the first semis on Monday.

Batting first in the day's match, Mymensingh DSA, riding on two half centuries by Shahriar Hossain and Shuvagatahom scored 167 for all in 49.3 overs.

Two down Shuvagata Hom contributed 51 runs off 69 balls with nine boundaries while Shahriar Hossain scored a patient 52 runs off 117 balls with seven fours.

Lower order Asifur Rahman (10) and Zakir Hossain (not out 10) were the other Mymensingh batsmen to reach double figures. Another 19 runs came from extras.

Alauddin Babu claimed four wickets for 25 runs, Tanveer grabbed three wickets for 31 runs, while Sakib Sarker took two for 20 runs.

In reply, Rangpur DSA reached their target making 170 for the loss of 8 wickets with one ball to spare (49.5 overs).

Top order batsman Alauddin Babu scored run-a-ball 32 with six fours while tail-ender Sakib Sarker contributed not out 31 off 62 balls.

One down Al Amin (27), lower order Mustakim (not out 25), skipper Salehuddin (16) and Salman Khan (13) were the other major contributors for Rangpur DSA.

Shahriar Hossain claimed two wickets for 27 runs.