31/01/2026
Riverside CC vs Gazipur Sports Academy
2-Day Timed Match - Friday 30th and Saturday 31st January 2026 – AGB Riverside Park
Riverside Cricket Club hosted its second 2-day timed match at AGB Riverside Park, continuing its effort to promote traditional longer-format cricket in Bangladesh’s amateur scene. Gazipur Sports Academy were fantastic opponents, fully embracing the spirit of the format over two memorable days.
Both teams stayed overnight at the Riverside Pavilion, giving the match a proper red-ball feel. The day ended with a BBQ dinner kindly hosted by Mohammed Imran, Treasurer of Riverside Cricket Club, bringing everyone together off the field as well.
Match Summary
After winning the toss, Riverside chose to bat and put together a solid first-innings total of 302.
Rezaur Rahman Rohan led the way with a classy 73, while Syed Naushad (61) and Anwar Hussain (42) showed patience and discipline. Contributions through the middle order ensured Riverside built a strong platform.
Gazipur replied with 171, despite resistance from Fahim Shah Salman. Riverside’s bowlers were outstanding, with Mohammed Atahar taking 5 wickets, well supported by Nur-E-Alam and Saiful Islam.
Riverside then batted positively in the second innings, declaring on 181/6, highlighted by an attacking 62 from Mohammed Ali Azam (Biplob)* and another fluent knock from Rezaur Rahman Rohan.
Chasing 313, Gazipur fought hard but were undone by a superb spell from Saiful Islam, who claimed 7 wickets for 21 runs, sealing a 188-run victory for Riverside Cricket Club.
More than the result, this match was about good cricket, good company, and respect for the longer format. Two days of competitive play, shared meals, and great spirit made this another successful step in bringing timed cricket back to the amateur game.
Thanks to Gazipur Sports Academy for being part of it — cricket was the real winner.
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