Published: 12:35 PM, 12 May 2026
Naim Sheikh's six-laden century headlines rain-hit DPL round
Opener Naim Sheikh smashed a scintillating 145 as Mohammedan Sporting Club posted a formidable total in a rain-affected third round of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) at different venues across the city.
Batting at the ULAB Cricket Ground, Naeem struck his 11th List A century, hammering five fours and 12 sixes in a 136-ball innings to guide Mohammedan to 345-6 against Rupganj Tigers.
In reply, Rupganj Tigers slumped to 53-5 in 16.5 overs before rain halted play. The match will resume from the same position tomorrow.
The match between defending champions Abahani Limited and Brothers Union also went in reserve day after the rain's intervention at PKSP ground. Riding on half-centuries from Mahidul Islam Ankon (83), SM Meherob Hasan (77) and Mosaddek Hossain (62 not out), Abahani posted 283-6.
Abahani are in search of their first victory in the season after suffering defeats in the last two matches.
The other four matches, however, saw the result although in DLS method.At the Bashundhara Sports Complex, Shahadat Hossain Sabuj produced a career-best 132 to power Gulshan Cricket Club to their first victory of the season.
Sabuj, who had scored only 123 runs in his previous eight List A appearances, struck 17 fours and one six in his 121-ball knock against Agrani Bank Cricket Club.
He shared a 187-run fourth-wicket partnership with Shahriar Sakib, who made 75, as Gulshan amassed 301-5.
Agrani Bank were 89-2 in 16 overs when rain interrupted the chase. Revised under the DLS method, they were set 193 runs in 26 overs but collapsed for 132 in 24.2 overs, handing Gulshan a 60-run victory.
Zakir Hasan smashed 137 off 134 balls to help Dhaka Leopards reach 306-9 against City Club at BKSP-4 ground.,
City Club were 96-1 in 20.1 overs when rain stopped play, exactly matching the DLS par score, and were declared winners by one run in dramatic fashion. Mizanur Rahman's boundary-hitting in the previous over proved decisive.
Meanwhile, Prime Bank Cricket Club maintained their unbeaten run with a 20-run win over Legends of Rupganj under DLS method at BKSP-3 ground.
Rupganj were bowled out for 227 before Prime Bank moved to 108-2 in 25.4 overs when rain intervened. As no further play was possible, Prime Bank were declared winners by 20 runs under DLS, registering their third straight victory. Opener Shahadat Hossain Dipu remained unbeaten on 61.
At the Cricketers Academy Ground, Bashundhara Strikers secured their second win of the season after defeating Gazi Group Cricketers by 10 runs in another rain-curtailed encounter.
After the Strikers were dismissed for 235, Gazi Group were 89-3 in 19 overs when rain interrupted the match. Revised to 194 in 34 overs for victory, Gazi Group's chase eventually ended on 183 all out in 32.1 overs, with leg-spinner Aminul Islam claiming 4-39.
