DHAKA, Nov 11, 2024 (BSS)-Rangpur Division closed in on their second victory 
in the ongoing National Cricket League (NCL) after leaving Rajshahi at 
cornered situation at Rajshahi stadium today.

At stumps of Day 3, Rajshahi were reduced to 62-6 while chasing 263 runs for 
a victory in the fourth round game 

Rajshahi still need 201 with the rest of the four wickets to clinch an 
unlikely victory. 

Ariful Haque who scored a century in Rangpur's first innings, bagged three 
wickets for 10 runs to rip through Rajshahi.

Resuming the day at 83-4, Rangpur were dismissed for 262. Skipper Akbar Ali 
led the side to a comfortable position, hitting 77 off 107 with dozen of 
boundaries. Tanbir Hayder made 40.

Akbar and Tanbir shared 77-run for the sixth wicket after Rangpur were 
reduced to precarious 135-5.

Ariful Haque, the centurion of the first innings, scored 17.

Earlier, both of the sides put up identical 189 before being all out in their 
first innings.