The sixth round of the National Cricket League (NCL) opened with batting dominance across the board. Mymensingh finished the day at 247 for six in 82.3 overs against Barishal, while Sylhet concluded at 329 for eight in 79 overs against Rajshahi.
Mymensingh faced early pressure after electing to bat, losing their first wicket for 26 runs and suffering regular breakthroughs. Khalid Hasan anchored the innings with a patient 74 off 174 deliveries, including six fours and a six. Contributions from Abdul Majid (37), Al Amin Junior (54), and Mosaddek Hossain (47) helped steady the side before Fahim added an unbeaten 25 to push the total toward 247. Tanvir Islam was the pick of the Barishal bowlers, claiming three wickets for 55 runs.
In the other fixture, Sylhet thrived against Rajshahi. Mazharul Hoque Majed hit 50, and captain Zakir Hasan scored 65 from 106 balls. However, the day’s standout performance came from Ashraful, who smashed 83 off 123 deliveries with nine fours and one six. Further support from Tofael Ahmed (42) and an unbeaten 24 from Nasum Ahmed bolstered the total to 329. Rajshahi’s Nihad-uz-Zaman took three wickets for 51 runs.
