Rajshahi, Barisal struggle with bat

Barisal Division trailed by 93 runs against Rajshahi Division in the first innings on day one of the Young Tigers Under-16 National Cricket Tournament at the Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium (SKICS) in Cox's Bazar Thursday, reports UNB.  
Sent in to bat first, Rajshahi Division opened the first innings and scored 156 runs all out in 52.3 overs.
Number eight Alamin Rubel (not out 33) was the highest scorer for the side while skipper Wahedul Islam (31), opener Shozibul Islam (22), Ridwan Rakib (22) and Mehedi Hasan Santo (10) were the other double digit scorers. Mahmudul Omi grabbed five wickets for 57 runs while KM Shafiqul Islam and Rabby Khan took two wickets each for 17 and 29 runs. Jakaria took one wicket conceding 18 runs.
Barisal Division opened the first innings on the first day and at stumps scoring 63 runs for 6 in 44.4 overs when the bails were drawn for the day.
Number three Shaheed Uddin, opener Remon and Naimur Rahman Anik scored 18, 14 and 11 runs respectively while Tamim Hasan was batting on scoring one run.
Mirajul Moon captured two wickets for 29 runs while Hridoy Islam, Sojibul Islam, Ridwan Rakib and Naimul Islam took one wicket each for 0, 6, 7 and 18 runs respectively.  In the other day's play at Cox's Bazar-2, Dhaka Division North trailed by 21 runs against Sylhet Division on day one.