Skipper Shanto contributed a composed 68, while opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim added a brisk 54 off 44 deliveries to complement Akbar’s cnetury. Opting to bat first, North Zone suffered an early setback as the opener Habibur Rahman Sohan was dismissed cheaply. Nayeem Hasan broke the stand by removing Tanzid, triggering a brief collapse as Liton Das (10) and Towhid Hridoy (2) fell in quick succession. When a big defeat stared them, Mominul Haque and Nayeem Hasan put up a bold effort to help the side avoid a shambolic defeat. Leg-spinner Risahd Hossain jolted East Zone with 4-57 while pacer Nahid Rana and SM Meherob Hossain picked up two wickets apiece.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 24, 2026 11:02 UTC