Abahani, Brothers Union and Victoria defeated Old DOHS, Partex and Kalabagan Krira Chakra respectively in the seventh round of the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League at different venues yesterday.
At Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah, Abahani trounced Old DOHS by 166 runs. Abahani posted a challenging 297/5 in 49 overs with Liton Kumar Das scoring the highest 66 while national discard Nasir Hossain chipped in with 60. Rakibul Hasan also registered a half-century.
In reply, Old DOHS capitulated to 131 allout. Abahani’s Nazmul Apu scalped three wickets conceding 13 runs while Ziaur Rahman and Mostafizur Rahman shared four wickets between them.
At BKSP 3 in Savar, Victoria cruised to a seven-wicket win over Kalabagan KC. Kalabagan KC were skittled out for 122 with Victoria’s Abu Haider and Kamrul Islam picking up three wickets each. In pursuit of a modest 123 for victory, Victoria coasted to the target with 21 overs and seven wickets remaining. Dhiman Ghosh’s 44 led the way for the victors.
At BKSP 4, Brothers beat Partex by seven wickets. Partex were dismissed for 183 in 50 overs with the highest score coming from the bat of Mehrab Hossain Jr (62). Shahjada Hossain was the wrecker in chief with a three-wicket haul. Chasing 184, Brothers barely broke sweat strolling to their target with 37 balls remaining and seven wickets in hand. Brothers skipper Nazim Uddin scored 68 while Joe Denly made an unbeaten 56.
