Mosaddek hits century on opening day of NCL final round

Mymensingh's Mosaddek Hossain made a flying start to the final round of the National Cricket League (NCL), smashing a superb 137 against Rajshahi at the Sylhet Academy Ground today. It was the Mymensingh middle-order batter’s 12th century in first-class cricket.

Mosaddek struck 13 fours and seven sixes in his 150-ball innings, helping Mymensingh reach 309-7 at the close of the opening day.

Barishal also enjoyed a steady first day against Khulna at the Khulna Divisional Stadium, finishing on 203-6. Fazle Mahmud top-scored with a patient 68 off 156 deliveries.

In Rajshahi, Chattogram were bowled out for 288 in their first innings. Shah Paran led the way with 78, while Dhaka pacer Sumon Khan claimed three wickets for 79 runs.

In reply, Dhaka reached 24 without loss by stumps, with another 265 runs needed to take the lead.

Rangpur also finished the opening day in a strong position against Sylhet at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, reaching 320-7. Abdullah Al Mamun was their leading scorer with 73 runs.