Rony, Naim star in Central's victory over East Zone in BCLDHAKA, Feb 26, 2026 (BSS) - Opener Naim Sheikh and Abu Haider Rony struck two contrasting fifties as Central Zone thrashed East Zone by five wickets in their second match in the Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) one-day format tournament today at Shaheed Chandu Stadium in Bogra. Asked to bat first, East Zone piled up a challenging 237-9 but Central Zone got over the line with incredible ease, reaching 240-5 for a victory. Opener Naim Sheikh provided the platform with 98 ball-83, a knock studded by five fours and two sixes. Earlier, most of the East Zone batter got the desired start but couldn't convert it to big knock which denied them posting a healthy total. Rakibul Hasan claimed 3-27 to be the standout bowler from Central Zone while Taskin Ahmed and Ripon Mondol grabbed two wickets apiece.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 26, 2026 12:58 UTC