A predictable stalemate
The first round Bangladesh Cricket League match between BCB North Zone and Prime Bank South Zone, as expected, ended in a draw at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
After Naeem Islam scored 185 and ensured that North Zone bat out more than two out of the four days on a good batting track, the game was always heading towards one direction. In response to North Zone's 492, Abdur Razzak's South Zone were bowled out for 448 on the fourth day yesterday.
Fazle Mahmud, who fell three runs short of 150, was their highest run-getter. The opener hit three sixes and 14 fours. Half-centuries from Mosaddek Hossain and Ziaur Rahman further helped the team's cause.
North Zone's best bowler was Taijul Islam, who bowled a marathon 50 overs for his five for 136. Taijul's figures will definitely impress the national team management, who are hopeful that he can put on a good show if selected for the India Test. After the exchange, North Zone finished on 69 for two.
As a result of the first innings lead and because they bundled South Zone out, BCB North Zone gathered bonus points and are currently placed second with three points. South Zone managed to get just one and are placed third.
On top of the table after a comprehensive victory over Walton Central Zone, are Islami Bank East Zone. They have earned six points from the first game. Central are at the bottom.
SCORES IN BRIEF
BCB NORTH ZONE V PRIME BANK SOUTH ZONE
BCB NORTH ZONE: 492 for 9 dec 69 for 2 (Jahurul 29, Junaid 29 not out; Nazmul 1-26, Gazi 1-22)
PRIME BANK SOUTH ZONE: 448 all out in 129.2 overs (Fazle 147, Ziaur 57, Mosaddek 54; Taijul 5-136, Shafiul 2-85)
Result: Match Drawn.
Player of the match: Naeem Islam
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