Spinners reigned supreme on the opening day of the Tier-1 match between Dhaka and Sylhet, scalping 14 of the 21 wickets as Dhaka took a 74-run lead in their National Cricket League encounter at the Sylhet Academy Ground yesterday.

Dhaka's left-armer Nazmul Islam Apu picked up six wickets in his eight-over spell for just 23 runs while right-arm spinner Shuvagata Hom Chowdhury picked up three wickets. Meanwhile, Sylhet's batters collapsed woefully, being bundled out for 67 in just 22 overs in their first innings. 

Sylhet spinner Enamul Haque Jr rose to the occasion as well, picking up four wickets in his 13-over spell, as Dhaka put 176 runs on the board before being bowled out.

Sylhet came down to bat again in the second innings and managed to score 35 runs for the loss of one wicket, another scalp claimed by Shuvagata Hom Chowdhury.

In the other Tier-1 match between Rangpur and Khulna, Rangpur were at 226 runs for eight wickets at the Sylhet International Stadium. Khulna's right-arm spinner Mehidi Hasan Miraz picked four wickets in his 33-over spell with 10 maidens.

In contrast to Tier-1, Tier-2 saw lethal fast-bowling displays along with some decent batting performances.

Barishal's right-arm pacer Tanvir Islam claimed six wickets while Dhaka Metro skipper Shadman Islam scored 75 runs off 145 balls, hitting seven fours and a maximum, as Dhaka Metro were bowled out for 239. Barishal were trailing by 233 runs, ending the first day at six for no loss.

In the other Tier-2 match, Rajshahi were bundled out for 166 runs by Chattogram. Towhid Hridoy, coming in at number five, scored a 79-ball 68 with eight fours and a couple of maximums before falling prey to Chattogram spinner Nayeem Hasan, who picked up four wickets.