Big wins for Abahani and Mohammedan in DPL
Mushfiqur Rahim plays a shot, Cricfrenzy
Abahani thrashed Prime Bank Cricket Club by 133 runs to strengthen their position at the top of the points table, while Mohammedan secured a comfortable 74-run win over Agrani Bank Cricket Club. In the day's other match, newcomers Gulshan Cricket Club defended a modest total to beat Shinepukur Cricket Club by five runs.
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At BKSP-4, Abahani posted 290 for 9 after opting to bat first against Prime Bank. Opener Parvez Hossain Emon led the charge with a 79-run knock off 71 balls, hitting six fours and five sixes. Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto contributed 58 off 70 balls, while Mosaddek Hossain added a handy 37 from 42 deliveries in the lower middle order.
In reply, Prime Bank were bundled out for 157 in 32 overs. In-form opener Naim Sheikh scored 73 off 74 balls, hitting nine fours and a six. Batting at number seven, Shamim Patwari provided some late fireworks with a 26-ball 40, featuring three fours and four sixes.
However, Prime Bank’s collapse was triggered by right-arm spinner Mosaddek Hossain (3 for 29 in 7 overs) and left-armer Rakibul Hasan (2 for 16 in 4 overs).
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Meanwhile, at BKSP-3, Mohammedan posted 287 for 7 against Agrani Bank. Opener Rony Talukdar scored 46, while Mahidul Ankon made 64 at number three. Captain Towhid Hridoy chipped in with 42, and Mushfiqur Rahim top-scored with a 75-run innings.
Chasing the target, Agrani Bank’s Amit Hasan played a lone hand, scoring a fine 105 off 123 balls, with seven fours and a six.
However, the rest of the batting line-up faltered, and Agrani Bank were bowled out for 213 in 47.2 overs. Pacer Ebadot Hossain and spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz both took three wickets each, while Nasum Ahmed and Taijul Islam claimed two apiece.
At the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Gulshan Cricket Club, featuring Under-19 Asia Cup winners Azizul Hakim Tamim and Jawad Abrar, were bowled out for 178 in 41 overs. Jawad scored 37, Sakib Shahriar 38, and Farhad Reza added 22 runs.
In response, Shinepukur Cricket Club fell agonizingly short, getting dismissed for 173 in 43 overs. Nahid Uzzaman and Azizul Hakim Tamim both starred with the ball, picking up three wickets each to seal a thrilling five-run victory for Gulshan.
