DHAKA, Nov 4, 2024 (BSS)- A brilliant century from Marshall Ayub revived 
Dhaka Metro's hope to win the game against Khulna Division in the third round 
of the National Cricket League (NCL) at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 
today.

Resuming the day at 12 for no loss and with the fear of a potential innings 
defeat, Metro ended the Day 3 at 297-4 with Marshall Ayub leading the way 
with 130 not out.
 
Metro, which won the first two matches, led Khulna by 131 runs as of now. 
Thanks to Marshall for his brilliant ton. 

Aminul Islam Biplob was on 48 at the time with him when the bails were drawn.

Metro was forced to follow-on after being all out for 210 in its first 
innings, replying to Khulna's 376 all out.

The innings defeat scare was reinforced when Metro became three down with the 
scoreboard reading 99 in the morning session. All of the three top-order 
batters got a start but couldn't carry on, giving Khulna the hopes to wrap up 
the innings with ease.

But Marshall intervened. He shared 67-run with Shamsur Rahman Shuvo for the 
fourth wicket, before helping the side take a lead, adding 131-run for the 
unbeaten fifth wicket stand with Biplob. Shuvo made 32.

Marshall struck 15 fours and one six in his knock, playing 200 balls.