Murshida hits ton in Central Zone's strong reply

Opener Murshida Khatun struck a 122 not out to become the fourth female batter to hit a first class century as her side Central Zone made a strong reply to East Zone on Day 2 of the second round game of the Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) on Friday at Shaheed Kamruzzaman

Stadium in Rajshahi, reports BSS.

Thanks to Murshida's unbeaten knock, Central Zone reached 242-2 in reply to East Zone's 354 all out in the first innings. With just one-day of the game being left, the match looked destined toward a draw but Murshida has the chance to go past Nigar Sultana Joty's 153 runs, which so far remains highest score for a Bangladeshi female batter in this format.

Joty who became the first Bangladeshi female batter to hit first class century was not out on 65 with Murshida at stumps.

Earlier resuming the day at 316-8, East Zone were bowled out for 354. Opener Dilara Dola made 102.

The match between South Zone and North Zone looked to produce a result at Bangla Trac Cricket Academy Ground in Rajshahi on Friday after North Zone reached 95-4 to take overall 113 runs lead.

Resuming the day at 51-2, South Zone were bowled out for 220, conceding an 18-run first innings lead as North Zone were bundled out for 238.