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Halim Shah's grand knock

Bangladesh Biman became national cricket champions for the fourth time by virtue of a 93-run first innings lead against Jessore in the four-day final that ended yesterday at the Bangabandhu National Stadium.

Earlier Biman were champions in 1977-78, 1980-81 and 87-88. The national airlines team has finished runners-up on seven previous occasions.

Resuming on 78 for three, Biman rattled up 356 for five in 91 overs in their second innings.

The day belonged to Halim Shah as the middle-order batsman cracked a superb unbeaten 141.

Shah, who went to the crease with the Premier Division champions in trouble at 35 for three, figured in a 112-run fourth-wicket partnership with wicketkeeper Atiar Rahman (51).

Shah struck ten fours and a six in his 204-ball innings. He was adjudged man-of-the-match.

Atiar faced 131 balls for his half-century. It included seven hits across the rope.

Shah also featured in an enterprising 106-run stand for the fifth wicket with Sanwar Hossain, who contributed 29.

Jessore medium-pacer Ziauddin Babu captured four wickets.