Dhaka: A brilliant century from Marshall Ayub revived Dhaka Metro’s hope to win the game against Khulna Division in the third round of the National Cricket League (NCL) at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today. Resuming the day at 12 for no loss and with the fear of a potential innings defeat, Metro ended Day 3 at 297-4 with Marshall Ayub leading the way with 130 not out.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Metro, which won the first two matches, led Khulna by 131 runs as of now. Thanks to Marshall for his brilliant ton. Aminul Islam Biplob was on 48 at the time with him when the bails were drawn. Metro was forced to follow-on after being all out for 210 in its first innings, replying to Khulna’s 376 all out.
The innings defeat scare was reinforced when Metro became three down with the scoreboard reading 99 in the morning session. All of the three top-order batters got a start but couldn’t carry on, giving Khulna the hopes to wrap up the innings with ease. But Marshall intervened. He shared a 67-
run partnership with Shamsur Rahman Shuvo for the fourth wicket, before helping the side take a lead, adding a 131-run unbeaten fifth wicket stand with Biplob. Shuvo made 32.
Marshall struck 15 fours and one six in his knock, playing 200 balls.