Rony hits ton, Bijoy misses out

Dhaka Division opener Rony Talukdar hit his first hundred in this season's National Cricket League today, keeping his side in contention for a second-place finish after Sylhet Division already clinched the title with a win in the previous round.

Rony helped construct the innings with a 202-ball 112 against Barishal at Bogura's Shahid Chandu Stadium on day two of the seventh and final round. The right-handed opener, who struck 16 fours and a maximum, was the last batter to depart on the day as Dhaka ended on 303 for eight at close in reply to Barishal's 289 all out on day one.

Unlike Rony, Anamul Haque Bijoy missed out on a ton, out on 90, while Mohammad Mithun remained unbeaten on 89 as Khulna posted 240 for seven in a rain-effected game at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium in Khulna.

Meanwhile, Nihaduzzaman bagged a four-wicket haul for Rajshahi Division at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram to help bowl Sylhet out for 212. With Sylhet's frontline pace attack rested, Rajshahi ended the day at 70 for three with an 84-run lead.

Chattogram Division's 19-year-old left-arm spinner Ashraful Hasan bagged four for 84 to help bowl out Dhaka Metro for 268 at the Shahid Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi. Abu Haider Rony bagged four for 41 for Dhaka Metro as Chattogram ended day two at 173 for 6.