Dhaka Division delivered a masterclass in first-class cricket as three of their batters—Anisul Islam, Marshall Ayub and Ashiqur Rahman—produced centuries to build a colossal total of 541 for 6 before declaring on the second day at Mirpur. The batting spectacle not only crushed Chattogram’s confidence but also inflicted severe damage on their championship campaign.
The morning session began with anticipation centred around Anisul Islam’s quest for a maiden double century. Resuming at 183, he stood just 17 runs short of the milestone. Dhaka fans hoped to witness history, but the dream evaporated almost instantly. National pacer Hasan Mahmud found the perfect delivery—one that lifted off a good length and brushed Anisul’s bat on its way to the keeper. The opener fell for 186, his disappointment clear as he trudged back, but his innings remained a defining moment in Dhaka’s dominance.
Marshall Ayub, the veteran campaigner at the other end, had secured his 29th first-class century the previous day. He played with characteristic elegance, punishing loose deliveries and rotating the strike with ease. Marshall’s innings came to an end at 165, trapped by the spin of Hasan Murad, but not before he forged a huge 206-run partnership with Anisul—one that laid the perfect platform for Dhaka’s run mountain.
Ashiqur Rahman provided a tale of resilience. Injured the previous afternoon and forced to retire hurt on 27, he returned to the crease with renewed determination. His unbeaten 100 came through steady accumulation, patience and mature shot selection. As Dhaka declared at 541 for 6, Ashiqur remained the picture of grit—completing one of the most meaningful centuries of his career.
Chattogram’s reply was nothing short of disastrous. Under the pressure of an enormous total, their top order crumbled. Dhaka’s pacers tore through with skill and discipline—Suman Khan claiming three early scalps. Within minutes, Chattogram were staring at 23 for 4. Yasir Ali and Irfan Sukkur attempted to salvage the innings with a composed 61-run stand, but Dhaka struck twice in rapid succession to leave them tottering at 94 for 6 by stumps.
Meanwhile, across other venues, high drama unfolded. Rajshahi, with no title hopes left, continued to play spoilers by pushing Mymensingh closer to elimination. Rajshahi gained an 82-run first-innings lead and extended their advantage to 292 by finishing on 210 for 6 in the second innings. Earlier, left-arm spinner Sanjamul delivered a spell of sheer brilliance—5 wickets for 18—to dismantle Mymensingh for 137.
In Bogura, Khulna tightened their grip in the title race after pacer Safar Ali claimed a five-wicket haul to dismiss Rangpur for 174. Despite a shaky start in the second innings, losing five wickets for 41, Khulna remained 175 runs ahead.
Back in Rajshahi, Sylhet captain Zakir Hasan stood tall amid a top-order collapse. After Barishal’s total of 312, Sylhet stumbled to 47 for 4. Zakir then produced a commanding innings, scoring an unbeaten 130 and crossing 6,000 first-class runs. His partnership with Ashraful Hasan revived Sylhet’s hopes as they ended the day at 214 for 5.