Marshall’s 30th century, Mahedi’s all-round show headline NCL

Dhaka batter Marshall Ayub celebrated his 30th first-class century with a commanding 175 as his piled up 547-6 before declaring on the second day of their National Cricket League (NCL) match against Sylhet at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

Having already crossed 10,000 first-class runs, the 37-year-old continued his prolific run-scoring in the NCL. Resuming the day unbeaten on 80, he struck 19 fours and a six to reach 175, registering his 19th century in the competition.

Dhaka had two other centurions. Mohammad Naim, who was unbeaten on 131 overnight, added six runs before departing for 137, while skipper Mahidul Islam Ankon scored 108 to help the visitors declare at 547-6.

In reply, Sylhet reached 154-2 by stumps, with Zakir Hasan making 65. The hosts still trail by 393 runs.

At Mirpur, Khulna all-rounder Mahedi Hasan produced a standout performance with both bat and ball. After claiming six wickets for 38 runs on the opening day, the off-spinner struck 114 off 118 balls on Sunday for his seventh first-class century.

Khulna, who had finished the first day on 108-1, reached 463-9 by stumps to establish a commanding 344-run lead.

Rangpur also posted a commanding total at the Sylhet Academy Ground, declaring their first innings at 422-9 after resuming on 370-6.

Mymensingh finished the day on 183-6 in reply, trailing by 239 runs. Khalid Hasan top-scored with 72.