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Prime Doleshwar survive scare to beat BKSP
DHAKA, March 27, 2019 (BSS)- Prime Doleshwar, one of the contenders of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) title, survived a scare as they narrowly edged past BKSP to post a three wickets win in the sixth round game of the league at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium at Fatullah today.
BKSP were shot out for paltry 160 in 44.4 overs but raised the hope of an upset, reducing Prime Doleshwar to 50-4, before No. 6 batsman Taibur Rahman hit 61 not out to help the side get over the line. Prime Doleshwar eventually managed to acquire their fifth victory in sixth matches by reaching 165-7 in 45 overs.
They have now 10 points, same as Abahani Limited and Prime Bank Cricket Club but stays at third position by virtue of net-run-rate.
Taibur shared a 57-run with Shykat Ali for the fifth wicket stand to reduce the tension in Doleshwar’s tent. However Shykat’s dismissal after scoring 43, brought another mini collapse in Doleshwar’s innings but Taibur held his nerve to seal the fate of the match.
Taibur hit six fours and one six in his 105 ball-61 not out.
Tanzim Hasan Shakib was the most successful bowler for BKSP with 3-35 while Naushad Iqbal grabbed 2-27.
Put into bat first, BKSP lost wickets at regular interval against some disciplined bowling attack of Doleshwar bowlers. Opener Prantik Nowroz Nabil was the highest scorer for the side with 30 while skipper Akbar Ali made 28.
Arafat Sunny, Shykat Ali and Enamul Haque Junior claimed two wickets apiece for Prime Doleshwar.
BSS/SMP/SMM/1810 hrs