Rajshahi Division skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto struck an unbeaten ton against Dhaka Metro while Sylhet Division registered a four-wicket victory against Khulna Division on the final day of the second round of the ongoing 23rd National Cricket League (NCL) yesterday.

Shanto, who scored a fifty in the first innings, resumed the day on eight. The national team Test cricketer carried on his good form with the bat as he scored an unbeaten 199-ball 103, laced with eight fours and a maximum, in Cox's Bazar.

Shanto also starred in a 124-run third-wicket stand with Junaid Siddique, who scored a steady 125-ball 50, featuring three boundaries, before being castled by pacer Abu Hider.

However, Shanto's century and Siddique's fifty did not amount to much as the game between Rajshahi and Dhaka Metro expectedly ended in a draw.

Meanwhile, at the Sylhet Academy Ground, Sylhet began their final day requiring only 91 runs to win with seven wickets in hand against Khulna. Sylhet lost three wickets on the day but were able to chase down the target with ease.

Sylhet skipper Zakir Hasan played a knock of 37 runs while wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali's patient 137-ball 41 helped them emerge victorious.

However, the other game in Sylhet between Dhaka and Rangpur, did not see a winner. Dhaka, who resumed the day at 38 for no loss, declared the innings at 203 for nine, setting a 277-run target for Rangpur.

Rangpur scored 75 runs losing three wickets in 30 overs as the match ended in draw.