DHAKA, Nov 12, 2024 (BSS)- Dhaka Division batters put a stubborn batting show 
to deny Dhaka Metro a victory in the fourth round game of the ongoing 
National Cricket League (NCL) today at Sylhet Academy Ground.

Resuming the final day at 186-6 and 175 runs ahead, Metro were bowled out for 
267 and set Dhaka a 257-run for victory.

Dhaka lost wicket at regular intervals to stand on the brink of a defeat but 
somehow held the nerve to end the day at 148-8.

Opener Ashiqur Rahman Shibli was the top-scorer with 34 while Taibur Rahman 
made 30.

Left-arm spinner Rakibul Hasan raised the prospect of Metro's victory with 4-
38 while Abu Haider Rony snapped up 3-45.

Put into bat first, Metro earlier were wrapped up for 304 in their first 
innings and conceded 11 runs lead, when Dhaka ended with 315 all out in its 
first innings.