Rain-Marred Draw in First Four-Day Match Between Bangladesh and South Africa Emerging Teams; Rakibul Hasan Named Player of the Match

The first four-day match between Bangladesh Emerging and South Africa Emerging ended in a draw in Chattogram, but it was Bangladesh’s left-arm spinner Rakibul Hasan who stole the spotlight with a match-winning performance despite the game seeing no outright winner.

The match was declared a draw after Bangladesh reached 83 for 5 in their second innings. However, Rakibul’s exceptional bowling in South Africa’s first innings earned him the Player of the Match award.

The left-arm spinner wreaked havoc on day three, delivering a sensational spell of 31.4 overs, conceding just 64 runs while claiming 7 wickets. His devastating bowling dismantled South Africa Emerging’s batting lineup, who were bundled out for 243 runs in response to Bangladesh Emerging’s first-innings total of 308.

Opener Ashiqur Rahman Shibli starred with the bat for Bangladesh, scoring a century to help his side post a competitive first-innings total. With a lead of 65 runs, Bangladesh looked in a commanding position, but persistent rain and time constraints limited their second innings to just over 38 overs.

By the time stumps were drawn on the final day, Bangladesh had scored 83 for 5 in their second innings, leading to a draw. Despite the weather disruptions, Rakibul Hasan's standout bowling ensured he walked away with individual honors.

Score Summary:

• Bangladesh Emerging 1st innings: 308 (Ashiqur Rahman Shibli – century)

• South Africa Emerging 1st innings: 243 all out (Rakibul Hasan – 7/64)

• Bangladesh Emerging 2nd innings: 83/5

• Result: Match drawn

• Player of the Match: Rakibul Hasan (7 wickets for 64 runs)

Both teams will now look ahead to the next fixture, hoping for better weather and a more decisive result.