Abahani Ltd crushed Khelaghar Samaj Kalyan Samity by a huge 127-run in the 4th round super-league match of the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) at Mirpur in the city on Monday, reports UNB.
Sent in to bat first, Abahani scored 241/10 in 46.3 overs and restricted the new face of super-six side Khelaghar to 114/10 in 27.3 overs where man of the match Mehidy Hasan Miraz showed all-round performance hammering 50 with bat and 1/10 with ball for the winners.
With this win, Abahani brighten their chance to clinch the title maintaining the top spot in the league table with 22 points from 15 outings. The 2nd slot holder Legends of Rupganj are ahead of Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club by virtue of better run rate as both sides closely followed Abahani as title contenders having 20 points from 15 games after their victories in the 4th round super-league matches on the day.
Rupganj (153/2 in 22.5 overs) notched up a huge eight-wicket victory against defending champions Gazi Group Cricketers (152/10 in 45.4 overs) at Khan Saheb Osman Ali Stadium (KSOAS) in Fatullah. Man of the match: Mohammad Shahid got (4/26) with ball for Rupganj.
Meanwhile, Sk Jamal (183/10 in 38 overs) managed a 10-run win against Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club (173/10 in 48.2 overs) at Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan (BKSP) Ground 3 in Savar. Man of the match: Tanbir Hayder scored (43* off 70b; 3x4) with bat and got (4/31) with ball for Sk Jamal.
Abahani will play the next match against Rupganj at BKSP Ground 3 in Savar on April 5.