Mohammedan, Abahani secure win in DPL

Traditional outfit Mohammedan Sporting Club pulled off a comprehensive 94-run victory over Legends of Rupganj in the ongoing Dhaka Premier League (DPL) at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Saturday.  Chasing 254, Rupganj's batting lineup crumbled under pressure, folding for just 159.

Despite a promising start with an 8-wicket win in the previous match against Prime Bank Cricket Club, Rupganj's top order failed to deliver this time. Tanzid Hasan (11), Soumya Sarkar (0), and Saif Hasan (11) all fell cheaply. The middle order, including Afif Hossain (14) and captain Akbar Ali (4), also struggled.

A brief resistance came from Jaker Ali (25) and Sheikh Mehedi (43), but Mohammedan's Mehidy Hasan Miraz (4/30) and Taskin Ahmed (3/35) dismantled the batting lineup 

Earlier, Mohammedan posted 253/9, powered by Towhid Hridoy's 66 and contributions from Ronny Talukdar (36) and Mahidul Islam Ankon (42). Shariful Islam starred with the ball for Rupganj, claiming 4/54.

Despite their bowlers' efforts, Rupganj's poor batting display ensured a comfortable win for Mohammedan.

Meanwhile, Abahani Limited continued their strong campaign with an 80-run victory over Brothers Union at BKSP.

After a shaky start, Mominul Haque's superb 92 off 74 balls, featuring 7 fours and 4 sixes, steadied the innings. His 143-run stand with Mohammad Mithun (71 off 86) helped Abahani post an imposing 310 for 8.

Brothers Union's chase never gained momentum, despite captain Maishukur Rahman's fighting 84 off 78 balls. Mizanur Rahman (45) and Alok Kapali (33) made useful contributions, but their efforts were not enough as Brothers Union finished on 230 for 7, well short of the target.

At BKSP, Gazi Group Cricketers defended a modest total of 183 in stunning fashion, bowling out Prime Bank for just 89 in 23.2 overs to seal a commanding 94-run win.

Gazi Group captain Enamul Haque Bijoy top-scored with 48 off 44 balls, while Aminul Islam Biplob (35) and Abdul Ghaffar Saqlain (24) provided late contributions.

In reply, Prime Bank's innings was a disaster from the start. They lost their first wicket on the opening delivery, and none of the batters could recover. Naim Sheikh (15), Zakir Hasan (11), and Shahadat Dipu (12) fell cheaply, while captain Irfan Sukkur and Shamim Patwari managed just 2 and 4 runs, respectively.

Rishad Hossain's 21 was the only resistance as Prime Bank collapsed inside 24 overs, handing Gazi Group a dominant win.