Al Amin Junior struck a century as Mymensingh fought back against Khulna in the National Cricket League (NCL), while Rangpur took a first innings lead against Rajshahi on Monday.
Mymensingh reached 315/9 in their second innings at stumps on the third day, taking a 135-run lead over Khulna.
Khulna had earlier scored 288 in their first innings before bowling Mymensingh out for just 108. The follow on left Mymensingh under pressure, but their batters responded well on the third day.
Resuming on 52/2, Mymensingh recovered through Al Amin Junior and Abdul Mazid. Al Amin scored 102 off 185 balls, hitting 10 fours and five sixes. Mazid supported him with 59 off 119 balls.
Mosaddek Hossain Saikat made 37 off 47 balls, while Rizan Hossain added 33 off 57. Mahfijul Islam also contributed 29 off 41 balls. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Mymensingh managed to move ahead of Khulna.
Sheikh Parvez Jibon led Khulna’s bowling attack with four wickets for 84 runs in 23 overs. Soumya Sarkar took three for 43, while Tanvir Hossain claimed two for 63.
In the other match, Rangpur were bowled out for 256 in their first innings after resuming the third day on 122 for three against Rajshahi.
Anik Sarkar scored 75, while Md Iqbal Hosen made 70. Mohammad Abu Hasim added 37 runs. Mehedi Hasan claimed three wickets for Rajshahi, while Md Shahria Al Amin and Alauddin Babu took one each.
Rangpur secured a 25-run first innings lead, but Rajshahi fought back with the bat. Rajshahi ended the day on 110/3 in 27 overs, taking an 85-run lead with seven wickets remaining.
Pritom Kumar scored 41 off 78 balls before being dismissed. Nasim Ahmed remained unbeaten on 23 off 35 balls, while Sabbir Hossain was not out on 25 off 32.
Mehedi Hasan, Alauddin Babu and Shahria Al Amin took one wicket each for Rangpur.
Rajshahi will look to extend their lead on the fourth day, while Mymensingh will hope to build on their recovery against Khulna.
