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Shinepukur registers upset win against Prime Bank
DHAKA, April 2, 2019 (BSS)- Shinepukur Cricket Club sprung a surprise, crushing mighty Prime Bank Cricket Club by 48 runs in the Dhaka Premier League as per D/L method at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah today.
The victory proved to be significant for Shinepukur as it kept their hopes alive to seal the Super League spot. By virtue of the victory Shinepukur moved to the seventh place, collecting seven points from eight games. Top six teams will move into the Super League. Prime Bank however are in third place with 12 points from eight games.
Electing to bat first, Shinepukur piled up 245-8 and the revised target for Prime Bank was for 149 runs in 20 overs following a spell of shower. Prime Bank who crossed 300 runs mark four times in this league in their last seven games, struggled to get the rhythm and finally were restricted to 100-9 in 20 overs.
Opener Shadman Islam struck 94 ball-78, with six fours and one six to provide the impetus. He kept the side on track, despite Shinepukur were reeling to precarious 11-2. His 125-run with Towhid Ridoy for the third wicket stand proved to decisive in turning the game. Ridoy was the highest scorer with 83 off 117, hitting four fours and a six. Shuvataga Hom blasted 28 ball-44 not out.
Ariful Haque snapped up 3-37 for Prime Bank.
Pace Delwar Hossain ripped through Prime Bank’s top order in a gem of fast bowling opening spell to derail their chase. Indian recruit Abhimanyu Easwaran though tried his level best to hold their innings. However he didn’t get the adequate support from the other batsmen. Easwaran made 39. Delwar claimed 3-16 while Sabbir Hossain bagged 2-11.
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