Khulna and Dhaka salvage draw

Khulna and Dhaka salvage draw

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Published: 2025-12-03 18:45:34

Updated on: 2025-12-03 19:45:56

Rayan Rahman hit 54 not out as Dhaka Division eked out a draw against Khulna in their sixth-round game of the 27th National Cricket League (NCL) at Khulna Divisional Stadium on Wednesday.

Chasing a victory target of 165 on Day 4, the final day of the game, Dhaka were slumped to 26-3, before Rayan led the charge to help the side see off the day.

Dhaka eventually reached 123-6 at stumps to draw the game.

Resuming the day on 149-5, Khulna were bowled out for 280 with Imranuzzaman hitting 66 and Soumya Sarkar making 55. Captain Mohammad Mithun and Ziaur Rahman added 32 each.

Dhaka pacer Sumon Khan claimed 3-48 while Foysal Ahmed, Salahuddin Sakil and Taibur Rahman took two wickets apiece.

Earlier, electing to bat first, Khulna piled up 194 in the first innings but conceded a 116-run lead when Dhaka replied with 310 all out.