DHAKA, Nov 11, 2024 (BSS)-Left-arm spinner Ashraful Hasan claimed 10-90 including 6-22 in the second innings as Chattogram registered its first victory in the ongoing National Cricket League (NCL), thrashing Barishal by eight wickets at Cox's Bazar Stadium today.

Ashraful spun web round Barishal to finish the game inside three days as Barishal were bowled out for 77 runs in the second innings, setting just 83 runs for Chattogram's victory.

He took 4-68 in the first innings and having grabbed six in the second innings, he claimed his first 10-fer in a first class match. 

Chattogram reached the victory mark in just 11.3 overs, losing two wickets.

But Barishal took a lead in the first innings when Chattogram were able to add 111 runs after resuming the Day 3 at 202-3.

Despite a stubborn century of captain Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Chattogram were bowled out for 313, conceding 5 runs lead as Barishal put up 318 all out in the first innings.

Dipu finally made 116 off 249, hitting 10 fours. His overnight partner Yasir Ali, however, fell for nervous 99 after hitting seven fours and four sixes in 149 balls. 

Barishal skipper Tanvir Islam who took 4-123 sparked a collapse as Chattogram lost last six wickets for 40 runs.

But that mattered little when Ashraful came up with gem of spin bowling to leave Barishal in tatters.

He was ably supported by off spinner Nayeem Hasan who snared 3-15. Only two batters could reach double digits for Barishal with Fazle Rabbi making highest 33 and opener Iftikhar Hossain Ifti scoring 12.

Opener Parvez Hossain Emon slammed 30 ball-46 not out with one four and five sixes to hasten Chattogram's victory. Nayeem Hasan was not out on 30.