DHAKA, Oct 27, 2025 (BSS)-Opener Shykat Ali hit his career-best 175 to trump 
left-arm spinner Rakibul Hasan's 9-wicket haul as Sylhet took the upper-hand 
over Mymensingh on Day 3 of their first round game at Sylhet International 
Cricket Stadium today.

Thanks to Shykat's knock, Sylhet piled up 489 all out, replying Mymensingh's 
first innings total of 401 all out.

Raikbul took all but Shykat's wicket, which denied him a perfect 10 as the 
first Bangladeshi bowler. He ended with 9-168 after bowling 55.23 overs. 

There was every chance for Rakibul to claim the record but pacer Shohidul 
removed Shykat as he became the ninth batter out.

Mymensingh reached 58-0 at stumps, still trailing by 30 runs. The game seemed 
to head toward a draw with just one day being left.

Mymensingh were in control when Sylhet resumed the day at 198-5 but Shykat's 
stubbornness helped the side gain the lead eventually. Shykat hit 19 fours 
and eight sixes in a knock, spanning 232 balls.

Shykat made two important partnerships on Day 3 to help Sylhet take lead. He 
shared 63 runs for the seventh wicket with Tofael Ahmed who made 79 and then 
added 148-run with Ebadot Hossain for the ninth wicket.

Ebadot contributed 58 in a steely resolve to help Shykat keep Mymensingh at 
bay.