|| CF Correspondent ||

Visiting Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) XI will face off Dr DY Patil Cricket Academy in their 2nd four-day match of the ongoing Dr (Capt) K Thimmappaiah Memorial Cricket Tournament, considered as Mini Ranji Trophy, on Tuesday at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.

Led by Mominul Haque, BCB XI performed well in their first game against Vidarbha Cricket Association but ended up in a draw last week even though they took the first innings lead.

Thanks to 169 from captain Mominul Haque and a 118-run knock from youngster Nazmul Hossain Shanto, BCB XI piled up a gigantic 500-7 before declaring the first innings.

Taijul Islam then helped the earn a 147-run lead, claiming 8-89 as Vidarbha was bowled out for 353.

In the second innings, BCB XI were all out for 175 in 62 overs giving a tough winning target of 323 runs for Vidarbha on the last and final day. The local side scored 38-1 in 14 overs when the bails were drawn for the fouth and final day to settle for a draw.

After the first match, the BCB XI advanced to 2nd slot in the four-team Group B securing 3 points while KSCA Secretary XI topped the group list securing 6 points.

Among others, Vidarbha Cricket Association bagged one point while Dr DY Patil Cricket Academy team yet to open the account playing one matches each.