Captain Ahrar's Unbeaten 131 Puts Dhaka in the Driver's Seat in NCL Second XI Final
Dhaka Second XI has dominated with the bat in the final of the National Cricket League (NCL) Second XI competition. Riding on an unbeaten century by captain Ahrar Amin Pian and an innings of 87 by Rifat Beg, Dhaka has moved towards a big first-innings lead.
Replying to Khulna Second XI's 137, Dhaka reached 290 for six by the end of the second day, taking a first-innings lead of 153 runs.
On the first day of the final at the National Cricket Ground in Purbachal, Narayanganj, Dhaka captain Ahrar won the toss and sent Khulna in to bat. Khulna was bowled out for just 137 in the first innings as Yasin Hossain took five wickets. In reply, Dhaka ended the day on 15 without loss.
Resuming on Thursday, the second day, Dhaka did not start well, losing both openers within 29 runs. Rittik Roy made 12 and Aich Molla scored 2.
Captain Ahrar then steadied the innings together with Rifat Beg. Their responsible batting at the third wicket brought Dhaka back into the game.
Rifat fell to Robiul Islam Robi after scoring 87 off 193 balls with 11 fours. Debashish Sarkar then made 29 and Shakil Hossain 12, giving the captain company.
Holding one end, Ahrar completed his century. At the close he remained unbeaten on 131 off 227 balls, with nine fours and seven sixes.
Dhaka's total after 89 overs is 290 for six. With four wickets in hand and a lead of 153 runs, Dhaka is in a strong position in the final. For Khulna, Robiul Islam Robi took four wickets for 107 runs in 38 overs.
