Published: 11:47 AM, 03 June 2026
Towhid Hridoy smashes century as DPL resumes after Eid break
Bangladesh middle order batsman Towhid Hridoy hit century in DPL against Legends of Rupganj at Sher-e-Bangla National cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Tuesday .-BCB
Bangladesh middle order batsman Towhid Hridoy struck a crucial century as the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) resumed on Tuesday after the Eid break.
Hridoy hit 101 from 106 balls while Afif Hossain added 70-ball 70 as table-toppers Mohammedan Sporting Club posted a colossal 339 for five in 50 overs against Legends of Rupganj at Sher-e-Bangla National cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
Elected to bat first, traditional outfit Mohammedan made a sound start as their openers put on 76 runs in 12 overs. Naim Sheikh was dismissed for 34 but his opening partner Anamul carried his innings into 71 runs. He managed his innings with five sixes and as many fours.
It was left Towhid Hridoy and Afif Hossain to lift the innings.
The duo put on another 140-run stand for the third wicket stand to put pressure on Legends of Rupganj bowlers.
Hridoy six fours and four sixes in his well-timed knock while Afif's innings was laced by three sixes and as many fours.
After their removal, Yasir Ali provide some late onslaught as Mohammedan get big total against Rupganj.
Rupganj's captain Sheikh Mahedi got two wickets but he was very expensive with the ball conceding 73 runs in 10 overs.
In response Rupganj were struggling during run chase losing seven wickets for 202 runs in 28th over till the report were written.
Opener Habibur Rahman top scored 59 runs for Rupganj.
Mohammedan's Saifuddin, Nahid Rana and Taibur Rahman grabbed two wickets each.
All 12 participating clubs returned to action with renewed vigor for the next round of matches in a bid to bolster their position in the point table.
The league are also serving as a valuable preparation platform for Bangladesh's cricketers ahead of the upcoming ODI series against Australia.
National players are scheduled to feature in another round of DPL matches before joining the training camp for the Australia series.
Bangladesh captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto, who struck a century for Abahani Limited in the seventh round before the Eid break, is among the leading attractions. Fast bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Nahid Rana also returned to competitive action and are representing Mohammedan Sporting Club.
The addition of Nahid further enhances a bowling unit that already features national stars Ebadot Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Saifuddin, Taijul Islam and Rishad Hossain.
Earlier, table-toppers Mohammedan Sporting Club bolstered their already formidable bowling attack by securing the services of Bangladesh pace sensation Nahid Rana against Legends of Rupganj.
Nahid, regarded as the fastest bowler in Bangladesh cricket at present, played for Abahani Limited last season. Although his token was retained this year, he was not contracted by any club, allowing Mohammedan to bring him into their squad.
Other national stars, including Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Nasum Ahmed and Shamim Patwari, also took the field.
The participation of national cricketers is likely to raise both the standard of competition and spectator interest. It will also provide an opportunity for players to regain match rhythm, hone their skills and adapt to competitive situations after a break.
The right-arm pacer is among the national cricketers who have been permitted to play domestic cricket before Bangladesh begin preparations for their upcoming ODI series against Australia, scheduled to start on June 9.
Mohammedan initially hoped to have Nahid available for two matches, but the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is understood to be willing to release him for only one game.
The league's resumption comes at a crucial stage, with teams battling for championship glory and fighting to avoid relegation. Selectors are also closely monitoring the performances of national players ahead of Bangladesh's international assignments.
