DHAKA, Nov 24, 2024 (BSS) - Opener Naim Sheikh missed out on a double century, but Dhaka Metro kept them aloft over Rangpur Division in their sixth round game in the National Cricket League (NCL) at Cox's Bazar Academy ground today.

Naim, who started day 2 with 153 runs, looked to be destined for what could have been his maiden double ton in first-class cricket. But he was able to add just 27 runs to his overnight total to be out on 180.

After resuming the day at 276-2, Dhaka Metro were finally bowled out for 475, with Tahjibul Islam and Marshall Ayub adding 73 and 61 runs, respectively.

Al-Amin Junior later made a quick 44 runs to give the scoreboard a pace.
Ariful Haque claimed three wickets while Robiul Haque grabbed two wickets for Rangpur.

However, Rangpur reached 32-2 at stumps, trailing by 443 runs still. Metro pacer Mehedi Hasan removed openers Khalid Hasan and Chowdhury Rizwan for duck.

Abdullah Al Mamun and Naeem Islam were in the crease with 6 and 16 runs, respectively.