Day two of the Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) belonged to the batters, as several players put in strong performances. Akbar Ali and Pritom Kumar both reached centuries for North Zone. However, despite getting close, Abu Hider Rony and Ashiqur Rahman Shibli missed out on their hundreds.
At the Sylhet Academy Ground, South Zone had been bowled out for 314 on the first day. North Zone, who started day two without losing a wicket, ended the day strongly at 379 for 6.
They lost their first wicket early at 28, and by the time they reached 53, they had already lost three wickets. But then came a brilliant fightback. Akbar Ali and Pritom Kumar built a massive 233-run partnership for the fourth wicket, turning the game around. Akbar scored 121 runs off 158 balls, hitting 15 fours and 2 sixes before being dismissed by Samiun Bashir.
At the other end, Pritom Kumar remained unbeaten on 151 runs from 184 balls. This innings is also the highest of his first-class career so far.
Meanwhile, at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Abu Hider Rony couldn’t add to his overnight score and was dismissed for 90. Ashiqur Rahman also looked set for a century but fell short at 86.
Central Zone, who started the day on 272 for 6, were eventually bowled out for 307. Ebadot Hossain was the standout bowler, picking up 4 wickets for 54 runs.
In reply, East Zone finished the day in a strong position, scoring 243 for 3. Wicketkeeper-batter Amit eHasan remained unbeaten on 88, while Mushfiqur Rahim was not out on 59. Opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy also contributed well with a solid 64.
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