Cox's bazar: Middle-order batter Abdul Majid became the third batter to hit a century for Mymensingh as his side maintained a strong position over Rangpur Division in their second round game in the National Cricket League (NCL) at Cox's Bazar Academy Ground today. Majid was unbeaten on 119, following openers Mahfijul Islam Robin and Naim Sheikh, who both scored centuries on Day 1 as Mymensingh declared their first innings at 555-6 on Day 2.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Rangpur were reduced to 18-2 at stumps, still trailing by 537 runs. They need 357 more runs to avoid a follow-on. Mymensingh resumed the day at 281-2 but faced an early setback with the quick dismissals of Aich Mollah and Ariful Islam. However, Majid's performance helped the team recover.
Majid formed a crucial 130-run partnership with Shuvagata Hom, who scored 65, for the fifth wicket. He then added another 44 runs with Tahjibul Islam for the unbeaten sixth wicket. Tahjibul remained not out on 60 after a brisk 34-ball innings, which included two fours and five sixes.