DHAKA, Nov 2, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh’s dependable Test batter Mominul Haque missed a ton in his side Chattogram’s National Cricket League (NCL) game against Barishal while Mehidy Hasan Miraz failed to a grab a five-wicket haul.

Both will be crucial in Bangladesh’s Test ambition next week when they take on visiting Ireland side.

Meanwhile, Mahidul Islam Ankon hit century to revive Dhaka’s hope while Abdul Majid scored a century to give Mymensingh a massive total on.

DHAKA vs Sylhet
 
Captain Mahidul Islam Ankon hit a century as Dhaka recovered from early collapse to put them in favourable position against Sylhet Division at Sylhet Academy Ground today.

Ankon made 122 off 272 with 13 boundaries as Dhaka piled up 310 before being all out on Day 2. 
Sylhet reached 33 for no loss at stumps with Shykat Ali and Zakir Hasan batting on 18 and 15 runs respectively.

Dhaka were reduced to 120-5 on rain-curtailed Day 1 but they came back strongly on Day 2 with Ankon leading from the front.

He was ably supported by Sumon Khan who made 74 and added 125 runs with him for the eighth wicket to take the side past 300-run mark. 

Pacer Syed Khaled Ahmed broke the partnership after which Dhaka lost last three wickets in 10 runs.

Khaled and his fellow pacer Ebadot Hossain claimed three wickets apiece.
Khulna vs Rajshahi

Shakhir Hossain Shuvro hit 89 as Rajshahi Division took control over Khulna on Day 2 of their second round game in the National Cricket League (NCL) at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.

Resuming the day at 87-3, Rajshahi put up 268 before being all out and took 147 runs first innings lead.

Khulna reached 68-1 before the bad light brought a premature end to the day, still trailing by 79 runs. 

Anamul Haque Bijoy was batting on 27 with Amit Mojumdar on 15 when the bails were drawn. Soumya Sarkar was the only batter out with 10 for Khulna.

Shakhir earlier led Rajshahi to achieve a big lead after Khulna, thanks to Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s brilliant bowling made regular inroads to leave them at 124-5. 

Shakhir who hit 89, smashed six fours and in three sixes in his knock. He added a crucial 62 runs with Ali Mohammad Walid for the ninth wicket to pave the side’s way for a big lead, denying Miraz a five-wicket haul.

Walid made 24 before Shakhir was the last batter out after being denied his century by 11 runs.

Pritom Kumar was the other notable scorer for Rajshahi with 47 runs.
Miraz finished with 4-106 while pacer Nahidul Islam also took four wicket.
 
Chattogram vs Barishal 

Mominul was just shy of eight runs from a century that could have given him a psychological boost ahead of the Bangladesh’s Test fixture against Ireland.

Mominul will join the national team’s practice session after this second round match of NCL.

However his 92 helped Chattogram post 358 before being all out in their first innings at Cox’s Bazar International Stadium.

Barishal then made a strong reply, reaching 115-2 at stumps with Salman Emon battng on 47 and Zahiduzzaman Khan on 13.

Resuming the day on 260-4, Chattogram lost the rest of the six wickets for just 98 runs. Mominul who was unbeaten on 82 runs overnight was able to add just 10 runs. After his dismissal, Chattogram collapsed, allowing Barishal to claw back into the contest.
 
Mymensingh vs Rangpur

Middle order batter Abdul Majid became the third batter to hit century for Mymensingh as his side kept them aloft over Rangpur Division at Cox’s Bazar Academy Ground today.

Majid was not out on 119, joining openers Mahfijul Islam Robin and Naim Sehikh who hit centuries on Day 1 as Mymensingh declared their first innings on 555-6 on Day 2.

Rangpur were reduced to 18-2 at stumps, still trailing by 537 runs. They still need 357 runs to avoid a follow-on.

Resuming the day at 281-2, Mymensingh lost Aich Mollah and Ariful Islam in quick succession but Majid helped the side recover from the early setback.

He added 130-run with Shuvagata Hom who made 65, for the fifth wicket before stitching another 44 runs with Tahjibul Islam for the unbeaten sixth wicket.

Tahjibul was not out on 60 after playing just 34 ball, hitting two fours and five sixes.