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All-round Robiul helps Khelgahar script maiden victory in DPL
DHAKA, March 20, 2019 (BSS)-Robiul Islam Robi recorded an all-round display enabling Khelgahar Samaj Kallayan Sangstha to secure its first victory in the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) in their fourth match, beating BKSP by 27 runs at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium here today.
Openr Robiul Islam hit a patient 75 as Khelgahar posted 212-8 in 50 overs. However their bowlers defended the mediocre total, bowling well in combined to restrict BKSP to 185-9.
Sharing the new ball, Robiul claimed 2-28. His namesake Roibul Haque (2-41), Irfan Hossain (2-36) and Masum Khan (2-30) also came up with handy support in side’s quest to the maiden victory.
Opting to bat first, Khelaghar lost opener Sadikur Rahma cheaply but Robiul and Mohidul Ankan shared 120-run for the second wicket stand to steady the innings. However both of them were removed in the space of 17 runs, leaving Khelaghar 150-3. Ankan made 49.
After their dismissal, no one could take the onus as Khelghar couldn’t post a daunting total what was on the cards.
Left-arm spinner Hasan Murad was the most successful bowler for BKSP with 3-33.
However in the face of some disciplined bowling from the Khelaghar bowlers, BKSP kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Only Shamim Hossain with 56 offered some resistance. No.9 batsman Sumon Khan was the other notable scorer with 24 not out.
BSS/SMP/1755 hrs