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Saif’s superb ton ends Sheikh Jamal’s five-match winning-streak
DHAKA, April 21, 2019 (BSS)- Young opener Saif Hasan struck his career-best 148 not out as Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club recorded an effortless seven-wicket win over Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club in the Super League game of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) at BKSP-3 ground today.
In his six-filled knock, which was his fifth List A century, Saif Hasan single-handedly demolished Sheikh Jamal bowling attack into smithereens to end their five-match winning-streak. This wine enabled Prime to climb up to the fourth place in the league with 18 points.
Sheikh Jamal also have 18 points but thanks to better-run-rate they retain the third spot.
Being sent to bat first, Sheikh Jamal were bowled out for 243 in 49.3 overs. This was by no means an easy target to achieve but Saif Hasan made a mockery of it, smashing 116 ball-148 runs not out studded with 10 delightful fours and 11 massive six. His knock helped his side literally strolled to 244-3 in just 38.3 overs.
He was ably supported by Farhad Hossain’s 78 off 80, laced with seven fours and three sixes. Saif and Farhad combined to put on 188-run for the third wicket stand after Doleshwar were reduced to 30-2.
Their partnership help the side cruised to the target with 70 balls unused. Taijul Islam was the most successful bowler for Jamal with 2-44.
Farhad Reza and Taibul Rahman snapped up three wickets apiece to dismantle Sheikh Jamal. Tanbir Hyder was the highest scorer for them with 63 ball-69 runs that featured with five fours and two sixes.
Rakin Ahmed was the other notable scorer with 38 while opener Imtiaz Hossain added 33.
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