DHAKA, Oct 27, 2025 (BSS) - Youngsters Jishan Alam Ashiqur Rahman Shibli batted impeccably to give Dhaka Division an edge over Rangpur on Day 3 of the first round game in National Cricket League (NCL) at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today.

Jishan was batting on 80 with Ashiqur on 46 as Dhaka reached 212-2, taking a 75-run lead at stumps.

Their resistance put Dhaka on top after Rangpur took a massive 137-run lead in the first innings.

Openers Shadman Islam, 37, and Rony Talukdar, 42, put on 72 runs from the opening stand to give Dhaka a solid base but the departure of the duo in quick succession gave Rangpur a ray of hope to scythe down the batting line up.

Ashiqur and Jishan dented their hopes, sharing 127 runs for the unbeaten third wicket stand in an unwavering resolve.
Resuming the day on 308-8, Rangpur added 50 runs with the remaining two wickets before being all out for 358.

Naeem Islam, who earlier on Day 2 brought up his 34th century, a record for a Bangladeshi batter in the first class cricket, stayed not out on 137.

Ripon Mondol and Taibur Rahman picked up three wickets apiece for Dhaka Division.
Dhaka were bowled out for 221 in their first innings.