Maruf ton gives Rupganj third consecutive win

In-form Mehedi Maruf’s century helped Legends of Rupganj beat Khelaghar SKS by five wickets at BKSP on Monday and clinch their third consecutive win in the tournament.

With the win, their fifth in six matches, Rupganj, who have got 10 points, are now sharing the top spot with Abahani Limited.

Maruf continued his splendid form as he scored 108 opening the batting to orchestrate the chase as Rupganj reached 268-5 in 49.2 overs replying Khelaghar’s 264-3 as they were invited to bat first.

Maruf, who made 137 not out in the previous match, build up a 118-run opening stand with Mohammad Naim and the latter was more aggressive as he scored 72 off 73 balls.

Legends of Rupganj won by 5 wickets against Khelaghar Samaj Kallyan Samity

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After the departure of Naim, Mominul made 26 but more importantly added 64 runs with Maruf to keep on the chase.

But experienced Shahriar Nafees got out for just eight and when Maruf was dismissed in the second ball of the 46^th over, Rugganj were reduced to 239-4 and needed 26 runs off 28 ball.

Their captain Naeem Islam remained not out on 28 off 25 balls and navigated his side to the shore.

Earlier, Khelghar’s Indian recruit Ashok Maneria remained unbeaten on 87 off 79 to guide the side to a respectable total. The innings was boosted with two other half centuries as opener Robiul Islam Robi and wicket-keeper batsman Mahidul Islam Ankon posted 53 and 77 runs respectively to the tally. 

BRIEF SCORE

Rupganj 268/5 in 49.2 overs (Maruf 108, Moinul 3-42) beat Khelaghar 264/3 in 50 overs (Menaria 87*, Muktar 1-42) by 5 wickets  

DPL

TEAM                    M            W            L              T              PT           NRR       

Abahani               5              4              1              0              8              1.03        

Prime Bank         5              4              1              0              8              0.672     

Doleshwar          5              4              1              0              8              0.325     

Rupganj               5              4              1              0              8              -0.192    

Mohammedan 5              3              2              0              6              0.108     

Brothers              5              2              3              0              4              0.245     

Gazi Group         5              2              3              0              4              -0.038    

BKSP                      5              2              3              0              4              -0.284    

Sheikh Jamal      5              2              3              0              4              -0.373    

Shinepukur         5              1              4              0              2              0.161     

Khelaghar            5              1              4              0              2              -0.226    

Uttara Sporting 5              1              4              0              2              -1.37