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Saiful Islam returned with a haul of six wickets to help Mymensingh attain a strong position against Bangladesh Biman on the second day of the three-day semifinal of the 25th national cricket championship at the Dhanmondi Cricket Stadium yesterday.

The out of favour former national right-arm seamer took six wickets for only 32 runs as Biman, chasing the Mymensingh first innings total of 225, were bundled out for a paltry 149 in 52.5 overs.

Mymensingh then scored 72 for two to take an overall lead of 149 runs at stumps on the second day.

Earlier, Mymensingh, resuming on 225 for nine, were all out without adding a single run to their overnight score when of-spinner Shariful Haq had Ashraf stumped by Atiar in the third over of the day.

But their early morning disappointment turned into delight when Saiful ran over the Biman batting line-up with the new ball. Saiful was ably supported by Nasim, who took two wickets for 45 runs.

Meanwhile, in the other semifinal of the day at the Bangabandhu National Stadium, Jessore took a first innings lead of 40 runs over Sylhet DSA.

Jessore were 237 for six in 80 overs before the stumps were drawn for the day. The Jessore total was built around a potential match-winning stand of 122-runs for the fourth wicket between Jamaluddin and Raju.

Jamaluddin, who took four wickets for 54 runs on the first day, scored a brilliant 61 with the help of five fours while Raju scored a fine 54.

Earlier, Sylhet, resuming on 179 for nine, added 18 runs to their overnight total before being all out in 97.3 overs.