DHAKA, Nov 17, 2024 (BSS)- Amite Hasan continued his rich vein of from in the 
ongoing National Cricket League (NCL) and helped Sylhet close in on a victory 
against Dhaka Metro in their fifth round game today at Khulna Stadium.

Amite who hammered a double century in the previous game, this time hit 101 
as Sylhet were wrapped up for 376, taking a 246-run lead in the first 
innings.

Metro who were bowled out for just 130 in the first innings, reached 49-4 at 
stumps. They still need 197 runs to make Sylhet batting for the second time 
in the match.

Resuming the day at 137-2, inform Amite led the side astutely to further make 
his case stronger for a national call up.
 
Asadulla Galib, who also hit a century in the previous match, took the onus 
after Amite's dismissal. This time he scored 56.

Amite and Mubin Hasan Dishan, who made 43, added 106 runs for the third 
wicket to lay a good platform the side.
 
Later, Galib and Tofael Ahmed (47 not out) helped the side propel past 350-
run mark.

Arif Ahmed claimed 4-77 for Metro while Abu Haider Rony grabbed 3-103.
Fast bowlers Syed Khaled Ahmed and Rejaur Rahman Raja bagged two wickets each 
to derail Metro in the second innings and helped Sylhet edge closer to 
victory.

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