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Mehedi Maruf’s 2nd straight century leads Rupganj to crushing victory
DHAKA, March 25, 2019 (BSS)- Opener Mehedi Maruf hit his second successive ton as his
side Legends of Rupganj whacked Khelaghar Samaj Kallayan Samity past by five wickets in a
game of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) today at the BKSP-3 ground.
Maruf followed his 137 against Gazi Group Cricketers with 108 in this game as Rupganj
reached 268-5 in 49.2 overs, overhauling Khelghar’s 264-3 in 50 overs.
By virtue of the victory, Rupganj acquired 10 points from six games, same as Abahani but
stayed in second spot in terms of net-run-rate.
In pursuit of the target, Maruf and his fellow opener Mohammad Naim rattled up a superb
118-run partnership for the opening stand to make the chase looked a cake-walk.
Naim was dismissed after scoring 72 off 73, hitting nine fours and one six after which
Maruf got an apt support from Mominul Haque. The duo shared further 64-run to keep the
side in the hunt before Khelaghar took some quick wickets.
With the side 26 runs away from the victory, Maruf was removed after smashing eight
fours and two sixes in his 134 ball-108. Skipper Naeem Islam with 28 not out led the side
to the victory.
Moinul Islam was the most successful bowler for Khelaghar with 3-42. Khelaghar’s Indian
recruit Ashok Maneria was key in the side’s respectable total, hammering 79 ball-87, which
was studded by seven fours and two sixes. Mahidul Islam Ankan struck 77 while opener
Robiul Islam Robi contributed with 53.
Muktar Ali, Rishi Dhawan and Shuvashis Roy picked up one wicket apiece.
BSS/SMP/SMM/1820 hrs