Cox's Bazar: Left-arm spinner Ashraful Hasan claimed 10-90, including 6-22 in the second innings, as Chattogram registered its first victory in the ongoing National Cricket League (NCL), thrashing Barishal by eight wickets at Cox's Bazar Stadium today. Ashraful spun a web around Barishal to finish the game inside three days, as Barishal were bowled out for 77 runs in the second innings, setting just 83 runs for Chattogram's victory. According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Ashraful took 4-68 in the first innings, and having grabbed six in the second innings, he claimed his first 10-fer in a first-class match. Chattogram reached the victory mark in just 11.3 overs, losing two wickets. Despite Barishal taking a lead in the first innings, when Chattogram were able to add 111 runs after resuming Day 3 at 202-3, the game turned in Chattogram's favor. Though Chattogram's captain Shahadat Hossain Dipu played a stubborn century, scoring 116 off 249 balls with 10 fours, they were bowled out for 313, conceding a 5-r un lead as Barishal put up 318 all out in the first innings. Dipu's overnight partner, Yasir Ali, fell for a nervous 99 after hitting seven fours and four sixes in 149 balls. Barishal skipper Tanvir Islam, who took 4-123, sparked a collapse as Chattogram lost the last six wickets for 40 runs. However, Ashraful's exceptional spin bowling performance left Barishal in tatters. He was ably supported by off-spinner Nayeem Hasan, who snared 3-15. Only two batters from Barishal managed to reach double digits, with Fazle Rabbi making the highest score of 33 and opener Iftikhar Hossain Ifti scoring 12. Opener Parvez Hossain Emon accelerated Chattogram's victory with a quick 30-ball 46 not out, including one four and five sixes. Nayeem Hasan remained unbeaten on 30, sealing a memorable win for Chattogram.
