Amite, Galib shine in Sylhet; Hasan fires in Cox’s Bazar

Amite Hasan had been searching for a big score in this season's National Cricket League (NCL), and on Monday it finally came. 

Batting at number five for Sylhet at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, he produced a commanding unbeaten 172 on day two against Rajshahi. 

His early strokes were fluent, with crisp cover drives and confident back-foot shots helping him race to 35 at a run-a-ball. Even the pace of Nahid Rana could not unsettle him. 

"Yes, there was challenge but our bowlers too did very well, so you have to face that kind of challenge," Amite told The Daily Star. With the pitch offering solid support to batters, he hoped to push past 200.

At the other end, Asadullah Al Galib also shone, reaching an unbeaten century as Sylhet closed the day on a strong 370 for 3, leading Rajshahi by 134 runs.

In Cox's Bazar, Hasan Mahmud dominated for Chattogram as Rangpur were forced to follow on. After Chattogram made 350, Rangpur resumed at six without loss at lunch but fell apart quickly, eventually being dismissed for 126. Hasan finished with figures of 5 for 31, and Rangpur ended the day at four without loss in their second innings.

At Sylhet Academy Ground, Mymensingh stayed on top after posting 354 and bowling Barishal out for 217, with Fazle Rabbi scoring 92 and Asadullah Galib taking 4 for 45. Mymensingh ended the day on 9 without loss.

In Khulna, Dhaka reached 235 for 5, led by Roysal Ahmed Rayhan's 77 and Jishan Alam's 57, while Ziaur Rahman and Afif Hossain claimed two wickets each for Khulna.