Looking at the way the matches have gone in today’s Dhaka
Premier League, it could be opined that the pitches are perhaps batting friendly.
Indeed, Kalabagan Krira Chakra’s batting against Prime Doleshwar just provides a
testament to that.
Despite being put to bat first, Kalabagan are now in a
steady position, thanks to the actions of former Bangladesh captain Mohammad
Ashraful. Kalabagan didn’t have a good start as they lost their first wicket
with only 12 runs on board.
After that, however, Jashimuddin made a 30-ball 24 before
losing his wicket to Arafat Sunny. Jatin Saxena also lost his wicket soon
after, this time to Manik Khan, with only 1 run to his name.
But Mohammad Ashraful has stood strong and has scored a
brilliant century. After Saif Hassan, Ashraful becomes the secon person in this
year’s DPL to score a century. He reached the three figure mark in 124 balls,
with Taibur Rahman also edging close to that magic figure, currently batting at
92 from 95 balls.
Kalabagan are now batting at 224/3 after 44 overs.