Walton 20th Nat'l Cricket League: 3rd-day play kicks off

Sports Correspondent: The third-day play of Walton 20th National Cricket League's 20th edition started at 9:30am on Wednesday.

In tier-1, Barishal Division are playing against Khulna Division at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium in Khulna. Chasing 299 runs, Khulna scored 199 runs losing six wickets in second day.

Besides, Rangpur Division is facing Rajshahi Division. The centuries from two openers Nazmul Hasan Shanta and Mizanur Rahman put Rajshahi Division in driving seat against Rangpur.

In tier-2, Dhaka Metro is bating against Dhaka Division at Fatulla Cricket Stadium. Dhaka Metro's Sadman Islam scored 188 runs while Mehrab Hossain junior scored 37 runs. Both the batsmen are unbeaten.

Besides, Chattogram Division have locked horn with Sylhet Division. The match is being delayed due to rain. The play of 3rd-day will be resumed if rain gets stopped.

Walton National Cricket League (NCL), country’s prestigious longer version cricket league, began on October 1 at four separate venues across the country.


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