DHAKA, Nov 24, 2024 (BSS) - Opener Parvez Hossain Emon hit his maiden first-class century but his side Chattogram failed to take complete control over Khulna Division in their sixth round game in the National Cricket League (NCL) at Sylhet Academy ground today.

Emon struck 107 off 139 with 19 fours and one six as Chattogram put up 220 in its first inning after resuming Day 2 at 31 for no loss.

By doing so, Chattogram took just 16 runs lead against Khulna, which were bowled out for 204 in its own first inning.

Khulna then ended the day at 56-1 by taking an overall 40-run lead. 

Anamul Haque Bijoy was batting on 37 with Ariful Islam Akash yet to open the account when the bails were drawn for Day 2. Amit Mojumder was dismissed for 18.

Earlier, Emon single-handedly gave the side a slim lead as Chattogram's other batters found them wanting in the face of the disciplined bowling of Mehedi Hasan Rana and Masum Khan Tutul.

Pacer Rana finished with 5-65, while Tutul had figures of 4-32.