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Under-19 star Tanzid shines in Shinepukur’s stunning win over Mohammedan
DHAKA, March 16, 2020 (BSS)- World Cup winning Under-19 star Tanzid Hasan
played a brilliant 59-run knock as Shinepukur Cricket Club stunned domestic
powerhouse Mohammedan Sporting Club by five wickets in their first match of
the Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier League (DPL) at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium
in Fatullah on Monday.
Electing to bat first, Mohammedan put up a decent 257-8 but Tanzid who gave
the side a flying start by hitting a 77 ball-59, steered the side to the
victory with three balls to spare.
Tanzid hit three fours and two sixes in his knock and added 53 runs to the
opening stand with Sabbir Hossain who made 25.
Capitalizing on Tanzid’s start, Robiul Islam made 54 while Captain Towhid
Ridoy scored 50 to make the task easier. Later, wicket-keeper batsman Mahidul
Islam Ankan played a 47 ball-49 runs knock to help the side to reach the
winning target.
Abu Jayed Rahi, Abdur Razzak, Abu Haider Rony and Mahmudul Hasan picked up
one wicket apiece for Mohammedan.
Earlier, most of the batsman of Mohammedan’s top order got the start but
simply couldn’t carry on. Mahmudul Hasan was the highest scorer for the side
with 58. Third batsman Irfan Shukkur contributed 46 while opener Abdul Mazid
made 42.
Mohor Shiekh and Tanvir Islam bagged two wickets apiece for Shinepukur.
BSS/SMP/SSS/1853 hrs