Anisul shines with 183, Marshal hits another ton

Anisul Islam Emon struck an unbeaten 183 as Dhaka Division dominated the opening day of the National Cricket League final round against Chattogram at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Sunday.

Emon was dropped on 161 under fading light when Irfan Sukkur grassed a routine catch off Mohammed Ifhran Hossain, a miss that summed up a frustrating day for Chattogram’s fielders. Partnered by the experienced Marshal Ayub, Emon kept Dhaka firmly on top as the pair added 163 runs in the final session without loss.

Dhaka closed on a commanding 356/2. Emon posted his maiden first-class hundred off 137 balls before crossing 150 in 192. Marshal will resume on 109, having brought up his third hundred of the season — and 29th in first-class cricket — off 119 deliveries.

Chattogram, who elected to bowl first, went wicketless in the opening session. Dhaka lost Ashiqur Rahman Shibli to a hand injury on 27 late in the morning, ending a 72-run opening stand. Faisal Ahmed Raihan (9) and Jishan Alam (22) departed soon after, but the Emon–Marshal stand restored Dhaka’s dominance.

In Rajshahi, Barishal reached stumps at 269/9 against Sylhet, with Iftikhar Hossain Ifte scoring 63 and Hafizur Rahman 58. Mohiuddin Tareq took three wickets.

At the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, title contenders Mymensingh bowled Rajshahi out for 219 before finishing the day on 73/2. Naim Ahmed made 81 and Habibur Rahman Sohan 44, while Abu Hayed Rony claimed three wickets.

In Bogura, Khulna ended on 302/9 against Rangpur. Soumya Sarkar hit a brisk 56 off 55 balls. Nasir Hossain picked up three wickets.