NCL Round 3: Khulna crush Dhaka Metro by 9 wickets
The fourth day began with Dhaka Metro at 297/4, with experienced batsmen Marshall Ayub and Aminul Islam Biplob at the crease. Despite Ayub's solid start, Dhaka Metro couldn’t hold their ground, ultimately folding for 372 and leaving a target of 206 runs for Khulna.

Khan Mutasim Billah LifeEditor
Posted - 2024-11-05T19:42:07+06:00
Updated - 2024-11-05T19:42:07+06:00
In a stellar performance at the National Cricket League (NCL), Khulna defeated Dhaka Metro by a commanding nine-wicket margin, with Mahedi Hasan clinching the Man of the Match award for his impressive all-round contributions.
The fourth day began with Dhaka Metro at 297/4, with experienced batter Marshall Ayub and Aminul Islam Biplob at the crease. Despite Ayub's solid start, Dhaka Metro couldn’t hold their ground, ultimately folding for 372 and leaving a target of 206 runs for Khulna.
Dhaka Metro lost their first wicket of the day when Ayub, who scored a remarkable 152 off 242 balls, was dismissed. Following his departure, Biplob, who reached a resilient half-century, was also sent back soon after, departing for 73 off 171 deliveries. He struck three boundaries and one six. After Biplob’s exit, Dhaka Metro's lineup crumbled rapidly, with the last six wickets falling for just 24 runs, leaving the team all out at 372.
Khulna’s chase was marked by aggressive batting, led by opener Anamul Haque Bijoy, who blasted a rapid 71 off 47 balls. Bijoy’s 151-strike-rate innings included ten boundaries and two sixes, setting a strong platform with a 94-run opening partnership before he fell to Biplob. Imrul Kayes, who came in after Bijoy, maintained the momentum, scoring an unbeaten 83 off 80 balls, hitting eight fours and four sixes. Imrul, alongside Amit Majumder, guided Khulna to victory in just 35 overs. Majumder supported with a composed 41 off 86 balls, as the team secured the target with ease.
Khulna had gained a substantial lead in the first innings, having posted 376 in response to Dhaka Metro’s 210. Dhaka’s second-innings fightback set a target of 206, but Khulna’s batting power, anchored by top-order contributions, ensured a swift nine-wicket win.