Barisal Division recorded a convincing six-wicket win against Dhaka Division in the National Cricket League at Cox’s Bazar International Stadium, with captain Tanvir Islam leading from the front.
Dhaka were bowled out for 169 in their second innings, with Tanvir taking 7 wickets for 64 runs, leaving the opposition struggling against his left-arm spin. Barisal comfortably chased the target of 102, losing only four wickets.
Iftikhar Hossain remained unbeaten on 57, completing his 1,000-run milestone in the NCL. In the first innings, he scored 78 runs, setting a strong foundation for his team.
Tanvir Islam’s heroics earned him the Man of the Match award, as he also took 2 wickets on the previous day and finished the innings with five more wickets on the final day.
This performance marks Tanvir’s eighth five-wicket haul in 46 first-class games, with his previous best being 8/51 in 2021 against Ireland Wolves.
In the Khulna–Mymensingh match, both teams agreed to a draw. Mymensingh declared at 459/8 in their first innings, taking a 72-run lead. Khulna managed 140/5 in their second innings before calling it a draw.
Al Amin Junior scored an unbeaten 102, marking his first century in seven seasons and fourth in first-class cricket. This innings also brought him past 3,000 career runs in the format, achieved in his 70th first-class match.
Al Amin shared a 149-run eighth-wicket partnership with Arif Ahmed, who scored 81. Khulna opener Soumya Sarkar made 44 in the second innings after a first innings score of 186.
| Team | Innings | Runs | Wickets | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barisal | 1st & 2nd | – | 4 wickets lost | Won |
| Dhaka | 2nd | 169 | All out | Lost |
| Mymensingh | 1st | 459 | 8 wickets | Draw |
| Khulna | 2nd | 140 | 5 wickets | Draw |
Barisal’s triumph reinforces their position in the league, while Al Amin’s century breaks his long-standing drought, signalling a return to form for Mymensingh’s batting.
