Dhaka Leopards stun defending champions Abahani in DPL opener
Dhaka Leopards pulled off a major upset on the opening day of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL), defeating defending champions Abahani Limited by five wickets.
Dhaka Leopards pulled off a major upset on the opening day of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL), defeating defending champions Abahani Limited by five wickets.
Abahani had already done their part earlier in the day, securing a comfortable seven-wicket win over Legends of Rupganj at BKSP. With that victory, Mosaddek Hossain's side was eagerly awaiting the outcome of the Mohammedan vs. Gazi Group match in Mirpur. A defeat for Mohammedan would have handed Abahani the title today itself.
Rain in Dhaka disrupted the excitement of on-field action, affecting all three matches in the first round of the Super Six phase of the ongoing Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPL).
The high-voltage clash between Abahani and Mohammedan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur lived up to its billing in the ongoing Dhaka Premier League (DPL). National team captain Najmul Hossain Shanto tried to steady the ship for a struggling Abahani, but his efforts went in vain as Mohammedan secured a 39-run victory.
Defending champions Abahani bounced back in style after a disappointing start to the Dhaka Premier League (DPL), securing a massive 162-run victory over Gulshan Cricket Club at BKSP Ground No. 4 on Thursday.
After serving as a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) selector for a long period of time, Hannan Sarkar has transitioned into a new role. The former national selector, who recently stepped down from his position, has now joined Abahani Limited as their head coach.