Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, who led in the absence of Nazmul Hossain Shanto, hit his List A career-best 101-ball 133 as Abahani Limited edged past old rivals Mohammedan Sporting Club Ltd by nine runs in a tense Dhaka Premier League clash at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah Friday.
Abahani, who have already confirmed the DPL trophy, stayed unbeaten for 15 matches (including four in the Super League phase) after winning this game.
Thanks to Saikat's fluent knock, Abahani compiled a hefty 303.
Due to the national team's Twenty20 series against Zimbabwe, Abahani had to release as many as 10 first choice players but that mattered little for the champions.
Opener Sabbir Hossain played a key role in giving the side a good start, hammering 91 off 78, a knock laced with seven fours and six sixes.
Saikat then gave the finishing touch with an epic century featuring eight fours and 10 towering sixes.
His knock propelled the side past 300.
Abu Haider Rony and Mehedi Hasan Miraz claimed three wickets apiece for Mohammedan.
Abahani's disciplined bowling however, restricted Mohammedan to 294/6 with Nahidul Islam playing the vital role, having taken 3/44.
Rubel Mia was the top-scorer for Mohammedan with an unbeaten 62-ball 65 while captain Imrul Kayes made 59.
SUPER LEAGUE
Abahani 303 in 44.4 overs (Mosaddek 133, Sabbir 91) beat Mohammedan 294/6 (Rubel 65, Kayes 59) by 9 runs
