Day three of the National Cricket League featured standout batting displays across multiple venues. Rajshahi’s Naim Ahmed converted his maiden first-class century into an unbeaten double hundred, becoming the fifth Bangladeshi batter to achieve the feat alongside Taibur Rahman, Mosaddek Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, and Abdullah Al Mamun. Rajshahi declared their first innings at 457/7, building a commanding position before Barishal closed their second innings on 249/5, holding a slim 21-run lead.
During the same match, opener Jawad Abrar struck a historic 22-ball half-century, breaking the record for the fastest first-class fifty by a Bangladeshi batter. The previous record of a 24-ball fifty was set by Ziaur Rahman during the 2014-15 National Cricket League season. Abrar eventually made 91 runs off 94 balls.
Barishal vs Rajshahi Match Details
- Barishal 1st Innings: 229
- Rajshahi 1st Innings: 457/7 dec (Naim 202*, Meherob 57, Ruyel 3/100)
- Barishal 2nd Innings: 249/5 (Nihad 1/32)
- Key Highlight: Jawad Abrar scored a record 22-ball fifty
In Sylhet, Azizul Hakim Tamim dominated for Khulna, registering his first-class debut century with 142 runs off 147 balls, including 9 fours and 10 sixes. Resuming the day at 161/6, Khulna posted 323 in their second innings, setting Chattogram a target of 275 runs. Chattogram reached 174/5 at stumps after an opening partnership of 129 between Mahmudul Hasan Joy (60) and Sadikur Rahman (76), before losing 5 wickets for 25 runs to Khulna left-arm spinner Rakib Hawlader, who took 4 wickets.
Khulna vs Chattogram Match Details
- Khulna 1st Innings: 201
- Chattogram 1st Innings: 250
- Khulna 2nd Innings: 323 (Azizul 142, Afif 59, 3/28)
- Chattogram 2nd Innings: 174/5 (Joy 60, Sadikur 76, Rakib 4/44)
In another match, Sylhet built a 208-run lead over Rangpur by the end of day three in Chattogram. Sylhet batted through the entire day to finish at 235/8 in their second innings, driven by an unbeaten 94 from Amit Hasan.
Sylhet vs Rangpur Match Details
- Sylhet 1st Innings: 179
- Rangpur 1st Innings: 206
- Sylhet 2nd Innings: 235/8 (Amit 94*, Mehidy 2/39)
- Lead: Sylhet leads Rangpur by 208 runs
The match between Mymensingh and Dhaka in Cox’s Bazar is heading toward a draw. By the end of day three, Dhaka reached 342/9 in their first innings, trailing Mymensingh by 45 runs. Dhaka captain Naim Sheikh scored 135 runs, while Taibur Rahman contributed 93 runs. Mymensingh captain Rakibul Hasan was the standout bowler, taking 4 wickets.
Dhaka vs Mymensingh Match Details
- Dhaka 1st Innings: 342/9 (Naim 135, Taibur 93, Aminul 34, Rakibul 4/63)
- Trail: Dhaka trails Mymensingh by 45 runs
- Top Bowler: Mymensingh captain Rakibul Hasan took 4 wickets
