In the fourth round of the National Cricket League (NCL), two batsmen reached the double‑century milestone on the second day of play. Naim Sheikh of Dhaka and Mahfuzul Islam Robin of Mymensingh both recorded double centuries, with Sheikh falling 18 runs short of a new personal record. Dhaka vs. Rajshahi At the Rajshahi Divisional Stadium, Dhaka began their innings at 84.1 overs, 3 wickets down, and 283 runs. Facing Rajshahi, Naim Sheikh scored 282 runs from 369 balls, hitting 21 fours and 7 sixes. He had reached the 200‑run mark but could not push on to 300. Dhaka were eventually bowled out for 521. Captain Mahidul Islam Ankoin also contributed a century, scoring 165 runs from 289 balls with 14 fours and 8 sixes. In reply, Rajshahi were all out for 103, with Subir Rahman making 54 off 54 balls. Dhaka’s Sumon Khan took 3 wickets. Mymensingh vs. Chittagong Mymensingh’s innings began at 87 overs, 4 wickets down, 299 runs. Robin scored an unbeaten 217 runs from 351 balls, including 20 fours and 2 sixes. Chittagong were declared at 465 runs for 7 wickets. Chittagong’s innings ended with 134 runs for 2 wickets. Silhet vs. Khulna The match at Cox’s Bazar was delayed on the first day. On the second day, Silhet finished their innings at 280 runs for 2 wickets after 84 overs. Captain Jakkir Hasan remained unbeaten on 160 runs, having faced 242 balls and hit 15 fours and 4 sixes. Khulna’s innings was not mentioned in the available data. Rangpur vs. Borishal Rangpur began their innings at 80 overs, 5 wickets down, 320 runs. They added only 82 runs on the second day, finishing at 402. Abdullah Al Mamun top‑scored with 79 runs, while opener Mim Mosaddeq made 72. Borishal’s innings ended at 179 runs for 3 wickets after 56.1 overs. Iftikhar Hasan Ifti, Kamrul Islam, and Ruel Mia each took 2 wickets. Iftikhar Hasan was run‑out after scoring 33, and opener Rafsan Al Mahmud was dismissed for 89.
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