In a surprise development yesterday, former Bangladesh captain Khaled Mashud, who is the coach of Kalabagan Cricket Academy, featured for his club in a Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match against Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited in Fatullah. The former national wicketkeeper’s outing turned out to be an eventful one as Kalabagan CA defeated Mohammedan by 79 runs.
In the other matches of the day at different venues, Kalabagan Krira Chakra and Prime Bank Cricket Club won their respective matches.
Kalabagan CA Vs MSC, Fatullah
Batting first, Kalabagan were bundled out for just 143 in 36.4 overs. Captain Mahmudul Hasan was the highest scorer with 59 as six of the Kalabagan batsmen were out leg-before wicket. Mashud came in at No 7 and was dismissed after scoring just one run.
Left-arm spinner Amit Kumar picked up four wickets while national discard and skipper Naeem Islam took three wickets for Mohammedan.
In reply, none of the Mohammedan batsmen were able to reach double digits with extras turning out to be the highest scorer. After smashing fifty with the bat, Mahmudul scalped 5/27 with his off-spinners while left-arm spinners Nabil Samad and Bishwanath Halder took two wickets each to skittle out Mohammedan for just 64.
Kalabagan KC Vs Partex SC, BKSP 3
Kalabagan posted their second win of this campaign after beating Partex by 71 runs at BKSP 3. Shamsur Rahman (82) continued his terrific run of form smashing his fourth consecutive half century to lead Kalabagan to a challenging total of 239/6. Sri Lankan cricketer Jehan Mubarak was the second highest scorer with 42.
In pursuit of 240 for victory, Partex were dismissed for 168 as Kalabagan’s Rokibul Hasan took three wickets. Kalabagan skipper Abdur Razzak and Fazle Rabbi bagged two wickets apiece.
Prime Bank CC Vs Old DOHS, BKSP 4
Prime Bank registered their second win in three matches after a 41-run win over Old DOHS at BKSP 4.
Prime Bank scored 241 before being all out in 49.3 overs. Opening batsman Saikat Ali missed his hundred after being dismissed for 90 while Taibur Parvez chipped in with 56.
Chasing 242, Old DOHS were all out for 200 in 43 overs with Mohammad Sajib scoring the highest, 57, for his side.
