The fifth round of Bangladesh’s National Cricket League (NCL) witnessed three matches conclude within three days, with Dhaka, Sylhet, and Chattogram claiming victories. Khulna, led by Imrul Kayes in his farewell red-ball cricket match, succumbed to defeat.

Dhaka cruised to a nine-wicket win over Khulna at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. Chasing a modest target of 104, Dhaka sealed the win with ease. Rony Talukdar was the star, scoring an unbeaten 62 off 54 balls. Imrul Kayes, in a symbolic moment, bowled an over in his last match, but Ronnie hit the winning runs off his delivery.

Sylhet Crush Dhaka Metro

In Khulna, Sylhet thrashed Dhaka Metro by an innings and 139 runs. Starting day three at 49/4 in their second innings, Dhaka Metro collapsed to 107 all out. Sylhet’s pacers dominated, with Khaled Ahmed taking five wickets and Rejaur Rahman Raja chipping in with three.

Chattogram’s Comfortable Win Over Rajshahi

At the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, Rajshahi could only set an 81-run target in their second innings. Chattogram chased it down with nine wickets to spare, thanks to an unbeaten 47 from opener Sadikur Rahman.

Fourth Day Action in Rajshahi

Rajshahi was the only venue where a match extended to the fourth day. Barishal, after taking a 14-run first-innings lead, ended day three at 119/1 in their second innings, with Majid scoring 52 and Iftekhar unbeaten on 60.

Match Summaries:

Mirpur

·         Khulna 1st Innings: 172

·         Dhaka 1st Innings: 160

·         Khulna 2nd Innings: 91

·         Dhaka 2nd Innings: 104/1 in 17.2 overs (Rony 62*, Ariful 42*)

·         Result: Dhaka won by nine wickets

·         Player of the Match: Sumon Khan

Khulna

·         Dhaka Metro 1st Innings: 130

·         Sylhet 1st Innings: 376

·         Dhaka Metro 2nd Innings: 107 all out

·         Result: Sylhet won by an innings and 139 runs

·         Player of the Match: Amite Hasan

Chattogram

·         Rajshahi 1st Innings: 112

·         Chattogram 1st Innings: 252

·         Rajshahi 2nd Innings: 220 all out

·         Chattogram 2nd Innings: 83/1 in 17.4 overs

·         Result: Chattogram won by nine wickets

·         Player of the Match: Ahmed Sharif

Rajshahi

·         Barishal 1st Innings: 336

·         Rangpur 1st Innings: 322

·         Barishal 2nd Innings: 119/1 (end of day three)