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CRICKET-DPL-KHELAGHAR
Akhon’s stars in Khelaghar’s win over Uttara SC
DHAKA, April 4, 2019 (BSS) – Middle order batsman Mahidul Islam Ankon smashed an unbeaten 77 runs knock as Khelaghar Samaj Kallayan Samity outclassed Uttara Sporting Club by 39 runs in a Dhaka Premier League (DPL) game at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium today.
Ankon’s knock was complemented by opener Shahriar Komol’s 56 as Khelaghar piled up 257-4 in 50 overs after which their bowlers restricted Uttara batsmen to 218-9 in 50-over allocation.
Komol and his fellow opener Roibul Islam Robi gave the side a solid start, sharing 98 runs, standing on which Ankon plundered the Uttara bowlers in all corners to help the side compile a strong total. Captain Amit Mojumder was the other notable contributor with 41.
Sheikh Humayun and Moheminul Khan grabbed two wickets apiece for Uttara.
Moheminul also batted with utmost confidence and scored 93 off 127 but was unlucky to miss his well-deserved ton for only seven runs. He hardly got any support from the other batsmen as wickets fell at regular interval at the other end. Minhajul Abedin scored 37 to help him to some extent but it was inadequate to drive the side home.
Robiul Haque, Robiul Islam Robi and Tanvir Islam picked up two wickets apiece for Khelaghar.
BSS/SMP/SMM/1830 hrs