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Vol. 4 Num 325 Tue. April 27, 2004  
   
Sports


Winning start by Dhaka, Rajshahi


Ashiqul smashed 47 as Dhaka got off to a fine start in the second phase of the Under-17 Development Cricket Tournament with a four-wicket victory over Khulna at the Jahangirnagar University ground yesterday.

A four-wicket haul by Tamizu-ddin helped Dhaka to bowl out Khulna for 128 in 45.4 overs.

In reply, Dhaka raced to 131-6 in 43.1 overs.

At the City Club ground, Rajshahi recorded a 43-run victory against Sylhet in the other opening-day match.

In reply to Rajshahi's 169 all out in 43.3 overs, Sylhet were bundled out for 126 in 44 overs.