Khulna:Al Amin Hossain Junior hit a century while Asaduzzaman Payel claimed his maiden five-wicket haul on Day 3 of the fifth round of the National Cricket League.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Mymensingh all-rounder Al Amin Junior scored his fifth first-class century, managing 102 runs against Khulna in the NCL. This performance marked a repeat of his century against Khulna from last season. Mymensingh, following on, reached 315-9 at stumps on Day 3 at Khulna Divisional Stadium, still trailing Khulna by 135 runs. Al Amin and Abdul Majid put together a 116-run partnership for the fifth wicket, with Majid scoring 59. Al Amin retired temporarily on 101 due to cramps and was eventually dismissed after returning to the crease.
In another match, Chattogram moved within 101 runs of victory against Sylhet after reaching 126-4 at stumps while chasing a target of 227 at Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram. Sylhet was bowled out for 218 in their second innings, with Tofail Ahmed contributing 47 runs. Chattogram's left-arm spinner took four wickets in the second innings.
Meanwhile, Rajshahi pacer Asaduzzaman Payel registered his first five-wicket haul in first-class cricket by taking 5-64 against Rangpur at Shaheed Chandu Stadium in Bogura. Rangpur was bowled out for 256, with opener Anik Sarkar top-scoring with 75 runs.
The Dhaka-Barishal match at Rajshahi Divisional Stadium commenced on Day 3, with Barishal reaching 266-8 at stumps. Mohammad Abdullah led the scoring with an unbeaten 62. The match had been delayed due to a damp outfield.