Abahani clinched their third straight victory in the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) super league phase with a four-wicket win over Legends of Rupganj at BKSP-3 ground today.
Abahani restricted Mashrafe Bin Mortaza-led Rupganj to 230 runs in 47.2 overs. Abahani batters then batted with unwavering resolve to hunt down the target with 10 overs to spare, making 233-6.
Mahmudul Hasan with 76 and opener Naim Sheikh scored 56 to complement Mondol's effort in a victory that came easier than anticipation.
The victory kept Abahani in the top of the point table, bolstering their hope to regain the title after one season.
For Rupganj, Irfan Shukkur made team-high 52 and Chirag Jani added 50.
In the day's other match, Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club kept them in the title race with 13-run win over Prime Bank Cricket Club at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Saif Hassan led the victory with 83-run knock.
In the relegation league, Shinepukur crushed Agrani Bank by 140 runs for their second straight victory, thanks to a 116-run knock of Amite Hasan at BKSP-4 ground.
BDST: 1905 HRS, MAY 07, 2023
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