DHAKA, Nov 24, 2024 (BSS) - Amite Hasan continued his good work with the willow by hitting a half-century, but Sylhet were unable to put them on top over Barishal Division on Day 2 of the sixth round game in the National Cricket League (NCL) today at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.

Following his double century and a century in the previous two matches, Amite, who has been on the radar of the national selectors, scored 56 in this match.

Mubin Ahmed Dishan and Nasum Ahmed scored identical 53 to give Amite ample support as Sylhet Division reached 217-6 at stumps.
Sylhet are now trailing by 87 runs as Barishal were bowled out for 304 in its first inning.

Both openers, Pinak Ghosh and Taifuq Khan Tushar, got a start but couldn't convert it to a big knock, being out for 20 and 29 runs, respectively.

Amite, then, shared a 46-run with Mubin, and 91-run with Nasum to help the side go past 200. However, Amite and Nasum were departed for just one run, which eventually handed Barishal the baton.

Earlier, resuming the day at 258-7, Barishal were able to add 46 runs with the rest of the three wickets to be all out for 304.

Fast bowler Rejaur Rahman Raja finished with 5-69 to continue his rich vein of form with the bowling.