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Mohammad Mithun struck a superb century as Khulna salvaged a draw against Sylhet Division in their fourth game of the National Cricket League (NCL) today at Cox's Bazar Academy ground.
Mithun smashed an unbeaten 102 off 108 with seven fours and as many sixes to help Khulna end Day 4, what was the final day of the game, at 296-3 after being enforced a follow-on.
Sylhet declared their first innings at 496-7 after 213 from Amite Hasan and 115 from Asadullah Galib. Khulna were bowled out for 273 runs, trailing by 223 runs to Sylhet in their first innings.
In a bid to force a result, Sylhet enforced a follow-on but Khulna rallied around Mitun to deny them a victory. Three other batters reached half-century for Khulna with Imrul Kayes making 71 and opener Anamul Haque Bijoy scoring 54. Captain Nurul Hasan Sohan was not out on 50.
Despite the draw, Sylhet are on the top of the table with six points from four matches. Khulna are in the third spot with five points from same number of matches.
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