Abahani Limited emerged victorious against Agrani Bank Cricket Club in a close contest by a margin of nine runs at the Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium (KSOAS), Narayanganj.
In response to the target of 268 runs, opener Azmir Ahamad played a brilliant innings of 60 off 63 balls, which included four boundaries and an equal number of sixes.
Mohammad Elias and Marshal Ayub also contributed with the fifties, scoring 57 off 80 balls and 58 off 71 balls, respectively.
But despite their efforts, Agrani Bank fell short of the target by nine runs, finishing with a score of 258 for the loss of six wickets in their allotted 50 overs.
Abahani were sent to bat first and posted a total of 267 runs on the board in their allotted 50 overs. Opener Naim Sheikh was the top scorer for Abahani, scoring a well-crafted 79 off 75 balls, which included ten boundaries and two sixes.
Mossadekk Hossain provided solid support with his innings of 52 off 69 balls, which included one boundary and two sixes. While Afif Hossain and Mohammad Saifuddin scored 30 and 33 runs respectively.
For Agrani Bank, Anamul Haque was the pick of the bowlers, taking three wickets, while Asadduzaman Payel and Abu Haider Rony took a couple of wickets.
Hridoy 98 not out against Prime Bank
Youngster Towhid Hridoy struck a superb 98 not out as defending champions Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club romped to a seven-wicket victory against Prime Bank Cricket Club for their ninth victory in 10th match of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) on Wednesday at BKSP-3 ground.
Despite Mushfiqur Rahim's 75 ball-77, Prime Bank were bowled out for 244 in 49.1 overs. No batters could stand tall to support Mushfiqur as the next best was Shahadat Dipu's 33.
Fast bowler Ebadot Hossain claimed 4-41 to scythe down Prime Bank batting line.
Opener Saif Hassan made 70 to complement Hridoy as Jamal raced to the victory in 46.4 overs, making 248-3. Captain Nurul Hasan Sohan was the other notable scorer with 44 not out.
