The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Chittagong Division registered their second win while Sylhet Division earned their third win in the one-day matches of the Ispahani Mirzapore Tea 10th National Cricket League on Sunday.

In the day's matches, an unbeaten century by Nafees Iqbal guided Chittagong Division to a five-wicket win over Dhaka Division at the Dhanmondi Cricket Stadium while Sylhet Division defeated Khulna Division by 39 runs at the BKSP in Savar.

Chittagong Division vs Dhaka Division

Put to bat first, Dhaka Division amassed 244 runs for five wickets in stipulated 50 overs.

Openers Mehrab Hossain and Shamsur Rahman did the groundwork for Dhaka putting 59 runs in the opening stand.

Shamsur Rahman contributed 67 runs off 89 balls with five fours and a six while Mehrab added 22 off 59 balls with three fours.

Later, veteran national opener Javed Omar scored unbeaten 69 runs and Nazrul Hossain made useful 48 runs steering Dhaka Division to a fighting total against Chittagong Division.

Mahmudul Hasan grabbed three wickets for 37 runs.

In reply, Chittagong Division easily reach their target scoring 248 runs in 46.1 overs for the loss of five wickets with Nafees Iqbal making not out 137 of 145 balls that included 19 fours and a six.

Tariq Ahmed scored 39 runs off 46 balls with three fours and a six, while Faisal Hossain (24) and Sajjadul Islam (not out 16) were the other notable contributors for Chittagong Division.

Shahadat Hossain took two wickets for 37 runs.

Sylhet Division vs Khulna Division:

Sent into bat first, Sylhet Division posted 249 runs for eight wickets in stipulated 50 overs.

Openers Imtiaz Hossain and Saikat Ali gave Sylhet Division a solid start contributing 61 runs in the opening stand.

Imtiaz scored 31 runs off 40 balls with five fours while Saikat made 25 off 39 balls with three fours.

One down Mohammad Mithun hammered 60 runs off 54 balls with two fours and four sixes while Mohammad Sharifullah made 36 off 49 balls that featured two fours.

Taposh Ghosh (not out 33), Golam Rahman (22) and Monir Hossain (19) were the other notable scorers for Sylhet Division.

Taibur Rahman captured three wickets for 26 runs while Farid Uddin grabbed two for 24.

In reply, Khulna Division were all out for 210 in stipulated 50 overs with middle order batsman Ziaur Rahman scoring 31 runs.

Bishawnath Halder (30), Taibur Rahman (not out 29), Sagir Hossain (22), Imrul Kayes (22) and Robiul Islam (15) were the other notable scorers for Khulna Division.

Monir Hossain claimed three wickets for 31 runs while Mohammad Sarufullah and Saikat Ali took two wickets each for 25 and 39 runs respectively.