Liton Das and the experienced Naeem Islam scored centuries for Rangpur against Dhaka in their high-scoring match at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong Saturday while Al Amin Hossain and experienced campaigner Abdur Razzak got four-fors for Khulna against Rajshahi. Both the overnight batsmen Liton and Naeem reached three-figures and thanks to their centuries Rangpur finished the day on 334/5 in reply to Dhaka’s huge 556/8 (declared) that was orchestrated by double centurion Saif Hasan. Rangpur started on 71/2 with Liton on 51 and Naeem on eight and Dhaka bowlers were expecting to wrap the innings to give their side a good chance in the game. Naeem, one of the most successful batsmen in the domestic arena, remained not out on 124 in his typically patient knock where he faced 296 balls. 21ST NCL, ROUND 2, DAY 3Tier 1RANGPUR 334/5 in 108 overs (Naeem 124*, Liton 122) trail DHAKA 556/8D by 222 runs

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 19, 2019 17:03 UTC