Aggressive Innings Lead Agrani Bank Cricket Club to a 6-Wicket Victory over Gulshan Cricket Club

In a thrilling encounter at the BKSP ground, Agrani Bank Cricket Club defeated Gulshan Cricket Club by 6 wickets in the ongoing Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League. Gulshan's total of 222 runs was successfully chased down with 6 balls and 4 wickets to spare, as Agrani Bank's players held their nerve and secured a comprehensive win.

Gulshan Cricket Club won the toss and opted to bat first. The innings started on a poor note as they lost their first wicket at just 13 runs. Rabiul Haque struck early, dismissing Javad Abrar. Another opener, Azizul Hakim Tamim, fell to Ruhel Mia for 12 runs.

Liton Das, playing at number 3, held the innings together with a responsible knock of 60 runs off 62 balls, including 5 fours and 1 six. However, after Liton’s departure, caught off Taibur Rahman, Gulshan struggled to build partnerships. Notable contributions came from Khalid Hasan (23), Muminul Islam (22), and Habibur Rahman (21), but none could provide a game-changing innings.

With 1 over to spare, Gulshan was all out for 222. For Agrani Bank, Arif Ahmed was the star bowler, claiming 3 wickets for 28 runs. Rabiul Haque and Ruhel Mia both picked up 2 wickets each.

Chasing the target of 223 runs, Agrani Bank lost early wickets. Sadhman Islam was dismissed off the first ball, and Imrul Kayes returned for just 3 runs. However, the match turned around with a crucial 134-run partnership between Imranuzjaman and Amit Hasan, which steered the team closer to victory.

Imranuzjaman played a solid innings of 75 runs from 98 balls, including 5 fours and 2 sixes, but was unfortunately run out. Amit Hasan continued the charge with 63 runs. The victory was sealed by Marshaal Ayub and Taibur Rahman, who remained unbeaten, guiding Agrani Bank to a win. Marshaal scored 40* and Taibur 35*.

For Gulshan, Mehdi Hasan picked up 2 wickets, but his efforts were not enough to prevent Agrani Bank from completing the chase. With this win, Agrani Bank secured an important 6-wicket victory.