Sylhet: Captain Mahidul Islam Ankon's century played a pivotal role in Dhaka's recovery from an early collapse against Sylhet Division at the Sylhet Academy Ground. Ankon's impressive innings of 122 runs off 272 balls, featuring 13 boundaries, helped Dhaka post a total of 310 before being bowled out on Day 2. Sylhet responded with 33 for no loss at stumps, with Shykat Ali and Zakir Hasan remaining unbeaten on 18 and 15 runs, respectively.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Dhaka faced early setbacks on a rain-curtailed Day 1, finding themselves at 120-5. However, Ankon led a strong comeback on Day 2, supported by Sumon Khan, who contributed 74 runs. Their crucial 125-run partnership for the eighth wicket propelled Dhaka past the 300-run mark. Pacer Syed Khaled Ahmed eventually broke the partnership, leading to Dhaka's last three wickets falling for just 10 runs. Khaled and fellow pacer Ebadot Hossain each claimed three wickets to restrict Dhaka's total.
In another match, Rajshahi Division gained control over Khulna on Day 2 of their National Cricket League game at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Shakhir Hossain Shuvro's 89-run innings helped Rajshahi reach 268, taking a significant 147-run first innings lead. Khulna ended the day at 68-1, trailing by 79 runs, with Anamul Haque Bijoy and Amit Mojumdar unbeaten at the crease.
Chattogram's dependable batter, Mominul Haque, narrowly missed out on a century, scoring 92 runs against Barishal at the Cox's Bazar International Stadium. His innings contributed to Chattogram's total of 358. In response, Barishal reached 115-2 at stumps, with Salman Emon batting on 47.
Meanwhile, Mymensingh's Abdul Majid became the third centurion for his team against Rangpur at the Cox's Bazar Academy Ground. Majid's unbeaten 119 helped Mymensingh declare their innings at 555-6. Rangpur struggled in response, ending the day at 18-2, trailing by 537 runs and needing 357 more to avoid a follow-on.