Cox's Bazar:Young cricketer Nayeem Ahmed made headlines with his maiden century as veteran Shuvagata Hom set a new record during Day 2 of the third round of the National Cricket League (NCL).
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Shuvagata Hom became the first Bangladeshi cricketer to achieve the milestone of 7,000 runs and 300 wickets in first-class cricket. He contributed significantly with a score of 71 to help Mymensingh reach 387 all out in their first innings against Dhaka at Cox's Bazar Stadium. Mymensingh started the day at 226-4 and suffered a couple of early wickets, but Shuvagata and Rakibul Hasan stabilized the innings with a 128-run partnership for the eighth wicket.
Rakibul Hasan, the Mymensingh captain, scored 61 runs, while Shuvagata's 71 runs helped frustrate Dhaka's bowling attack. For Dhaka, Aminul Islam took four wickets, with pacer Sumon Khan claiming three. Dhaka ended the day at 120-3, with captain Mohammad Naeem not out on 64.
In Rajshahi, 21-year-old Nayeem Ahmed remained unbeaten on 176, putting his team in a strong position against Barisal at the Rajshahi Divisional Stadium. Nayeem's innings included 25 fours from 233 balls, marking his first-class century. He formed a 152-run partnership with Sabbir Rahman, who scored 86, while SM Meherob was unbeaten on 57. Rajshahi closed the day at 424-5, leading by 195 runs over Barisal.
Rangpur's Mim Mosaddek continued his impressive form with a third consecutive half-century, scoring 59 against Sylhet at the Chattogram Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahma Stadium. Rangpur captain Akbar Ali added 74 runs, maintaining his consistency from previous matches. Rangpur, starting at 32-1, were eventually all out for 206, leading Sylhet by 27 runs. Sylhet reached 34 without loss in their second innings, moving ahead by seven runs overall. Naeem Ahmed, an off-spinner, took 4-33 in 25 overs, reaching 50 first-class wickets, while Nasum Ahmed claimed three wickets.
Meanwhile, Khulna extended their lead over Chattogram to 112 runs in Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. After bowling out Chattogram for 250 in the first innings, Khulna reached 161-4 in their second innings. Afif Hossain remained unbeaten on 58, and opener Enamul Haque contributed 53. Chattogram, resuming at 70-3, saw Irfan Shukkur top score with 59, Shamim Hossain with 51, and Shahadat Hossain with 50. Khulna's Sheikh Parvez took four wickets, while Samiun Basir claimed three.