DHAKA, Nov 12, 2024 (BSS)- Ariful Haque put a stellar allround performance to 
guide Rangpur to a 101-run victory against Rajshahi Division in their fourth 
round game in the National Cricket League (NCL) today at Rajshahi Stadium.

Ariful, who hit a century in Rangpur's first innings, claimed 3-16 as 
Rajshahi were bowled out for 161, chasing the victory target of 263.

The victory put Rangpur to the second position with five points from four 
matches, just behind Sylhet's six points.
 
The Rajshahi defeat was on the cards when they were reduced to 61-6 on Day 3 
game.
 
They were able to add just 100 runs to their overnight total on Day 4 before 
being all out.

No.7 batter Golam Kibria delayed the inevitable with 65 ball-56, an innings 
laced with 10 fours and one six. Captain Sunzamul Islam was the other notable 
scorer with 23.

Robiul Haque, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain and Abu Halim picked up two wickets apiece 
to complement Ariful's three-wicket haul.

Earlier, Ariful struck 103 in Rangpur's 189 all out in the first innings.

Rajshahi failed to take a lead as they were also dismissed for 189.
Rangpur then put up 262 in their second innings before being all out to set 
up a 263-run target for Rajshahi to win the game.

After this defeat, Rajshahi are at sixth spot with three points from four 
matches.