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CRICKET-PRIME BANK-KSK
All-round Ariful scripts Prime Bank’s nervy victory
DHAKA, Mar 09, 2019 (BSS) -Prime Bank Cricket club overcame a massive scare to narrowly edge Khelaghar Samaj Kallyan(KSK) Past by two wickets in their first DPL 50-over game today at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Ariful Haque was instrumental in helping the side attain two full points with his fabulous all-round performance. Firstly in bowling he snared 4-24 to cause havoc on Khelaghar batting line up as they were eventually bowled out for 195 in 46.5 overs.
Later his unbeaten 32 helped the side knock off the target in 47 overs in a nail-biting finish to the game.
Amit Majumder was the highest scorer for Khelaghar with 36 while their Indian recruit Ashok Maneria scored 35.
With his medium pace, Ariful dismantled the Khelghar top-order before leg-spinner Alok Kapali who finished with 3-20 took care of the middle order. Ariful however was relentless and also cleaned up tail of Khelagahar in a show of disciplined bowling. Captain Nazimuddin was the other notable contributor for Khelaghar with 29.
In pursuit of 196, Prime Bank got off to a solid start as skipper Anamul Haque and Rubel Mia shared a 63-run partnership for the opening stand. Robiul Haque broke through with the wicket of Anamul (37) while Mosaddek Iftekhar dismissed Rubel Mia after he scored the team’s highest 46.
But the things seemed to go in right direction until Khelaghar’s tall pace bowler Irfan Hossain showed the side a glimmer of hope. He sliced the middle order in a gem of pace bowling and Prime Bank lost 36 runs for five wickets to leave the game in parity. Ariful then stood tall to help the side get over the line, hitting 32 off 51 with one four and a six.
Irfan bagged 3-40 while Robiul returned figures of 2-40.
Brief Score: Khelaghar Samaj Kallyan 195 all out 46.5 overs (Amit Majumder 36, Ashok Maneria 35, Nazimuddin 29; Ariful Haque 4-24, Alok Kapali 3-20)
Prime Bank 196-8 in 47 overs (Rubel Mia 46, Anamul Haque 37, Ariful Haque 32 not out; Irfan Hossain 3-40, Robiul Haque 2-40)
Result: Prime Bank win by 2 wickets.
BSS/SMP/AU/18:35 hrs