2024-04-07 10:09:45
Abahani’s Jayarath is running. The title holders have won the ninth consecutive match in the Dhaka Premier League. Abahani defeated Legends of Rupganj by 8 wickets in the ninth round match on Saturday.
Rupganj were bowled out for 99 runs in 28.3 overs at the Khan Saheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatulla. In reply, Abahani reached the target losing 2 wickets in 10.4 overs.
The hero of Abahani’s victory today is pacer Tanjim Hasan Shakib. He took 5 wickets for 23 runs in 7.3 overs. Besides, Shariful Islam got 3 wickets and Taskin Ahmed 2 wickets. Abahani team with three pacers of the national team is much ahead in strength. It can be understood by looking at the appearance of Rupganj’s batting.
Shamim Hossain Patwari scored maximum 18 runs for the team. Besides, Shahidul Islam scored 17 runs. Mashrafe bin Murtaza and Imranuzzaman played two innings of 15 runs.
Abahani’s batsmen also showed strength in chasing the target. Batting aggressively, they won quickly. Enamul Haque Vijay hit 2 fours and 4 sixes to play an innings of 37 runs from 34 balls. Mosaddek Hossain Saikat played a stormy innings of 48 runs off 18 balls. Finished the innings at a strike rate of 266.67 with 5 fours and 4 sixes. Naeem Sheikh (4) and Tawhid Hriday (10) returned to the dressing room.
Abahani’s Super League has been confirmed long ago. By maintaining the consistency of performance, they are running with great vigor in the mission to retain the title. Mohammedan Sporting Club is second after Abahani with 7 wins in 9 matches.