Mosaddek ends 11-year wait with fourth first-class double ton

Mosaddek Hossain Saikat ended an 11-year wait for another National Cricket League (NCL) double century, smashing a magnificent 220 against Rajshahi at the Sylhet Academy Ground on Sunday.

The Mymensingh all-rounder reached the landmark in just 215 balls, registering his fourth double century in first-class cricket.

Mosaddek had first made headlines during the 2014-16 NCL season when he struck three double centuries. However, he had to wait another 10 years to reach the milestone again.

Resuming the second day unbeaten on 137, Mosaddek needed 63 more runs to complete his double century. He got there in just 54 deliveries on Sunday before eventually departing for 220, an innings featuring 22 fours.

Powered by his magnificent knock, Mymensingh declared their first innings at 440-9. In reply, Rajshahi reached 178-3 at stumps on the second day, still trailing by 262 runs.

Habibur Rahman Sohan narrowly missed out on a century, remaining unbeaten on 93 off 101 balls, including nine fours and five sixes.

Meanwhile, Sylhet secured an 11-run first-innings lead over Barishal at the end of the second day in Khulna.

Replying to Barishal's 228, Sylhet reached 239-4, with Amite Hasan scoring a century. He made 101 off 149 deliveries, while pacer Abu Jayed Rahi starred with the ball, claiming five wickets for 41 runs.

In Rajshahi, Dhaka were closing in on a first-innings lead against Chattogram. Chattogram were bowled out for 288 before Dhaka reached 282-7 at stumps, with Ashiqur Rahman Shibli hitting 105 off 190 balls.

At the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Rangpur held a 62-run lead over Khulna after the second day's play.

Rangpur, who finished the opening day at 320-7, were all out for 338 on Sunday. In reply, Khulna reached 276-7, with Mohammad Mithun leading their fightback with 74 off 91 deliveries.