Rupganj clinches Super League berth, while Partex wins and Brothers face relegation

In an exciting match, Legends of Rupganj made it to the Super League, even though they were defeated by Agrani Bank Cricket Club by 89 runs. Despite the loss, Rupganj finished in 6th place in the points table with 6 wins from 11 matches, while Agrani secured 5th place with 7 wins.

Agrani, batting first after winning the toss, set a daunting target of 307 runs. Their opening partnership contributed 105 runs, with Saif Hassan scoring 50 runs off 67 balls before being dismissed. Sadman Islam (87) and Amit Hasan (59) built a strong partnership, adding 84 runs before the middle order collapsed. However, some aggressive late hitting from Marshall Ayub (48 runs off 36 balls), Shuvagata Home (20 runs off 13 balls), and Taibur Rahman (12* off 9 balls) pushed Agrani to a total of 306 runs for 6 wickets.

Rupganj's bowlers, including Rezwanur Rahman Raja, were unable to contain the run rate, though Raja managed to pick up 2 wickets for 47 runs. In response, Rupganj struggled to get going, with Saif Hassan (7) and Tanzid Hasan Tamim (27) failing to make a significant impact at the top of the order. The middle order also faltered, as Soumya Sarkar (32), Mahmudul Hasan Joy (33), and Afif Hossain (29) couldn't accelerate the chase. With regular wickets falling, Rupganj ended their innings on 217 runs in 40.1 overs, with Arif Ahmed taking 2 wickets in quick succession.

Aharar's all-round heroics seal victory for Partex

In a nail-biting encounter, Partex Sporting Club triumphed over Dhanmondi Sports Club by 2 wickets, securing a memorable victory. Dhanmondi, batting first, posted a total of 229 runs before being bowled out. Partex chased down the target with 2 overs remaining, thanks to a steady performance from their players.

The standout performer for Partex was Aharar Amin. The left-handed batter played a crucial innings of 85 runs off 126 balls, providing the backbone for the chase. Earlier, he had contributed with the ball, claiming 3 wickets. Sabbir Rahman also made a valuable contribution, scoring 47 runs. In the final moments, Mukhtar Ali played a responsible knock, scoring 30 runs off 31 balls, which helped Partex cross the line.

Dhanmondi's bowlers, particularly Sanjamul Islam, put up a fight. Sanjamul claimed 5 wickets for just 32 runs, while Moein Khan, Hassan Murad, and Fazle Mahmud each took a wicket. Despite their best efforts, Dhanmondi's batting struggled, particularly in the early stages of their innings.

At one point, they had lost 6 wickets for only 40 runs, which put immense pressure on the rest of the batting order. Yasir Ali Rabbi (90) and Moein Khan (80) put together a strong 139-run partnership, giving Dhanmondi some hope, but it wasn't enough to prevent Partex from emerging victorious.

Brothers Union relegated to Relegation League after loss to Gazi Group

In another crucial match, Brothers Union were handed a significant blow as they were defeated by Gazi Group Cricketers by 51 runs, pushing them into the relegation league. Gazi Group batted first and posted a formidable total of 301 runs. In reply, Brothers Union's batting line-up was dismantled for 250 runs in 43.1 overs, with their top-order collapsing under pressure.

The match saw a brilliant individual performance from Gazi's young leg-spinner, Wyci Siddique, who took 6 wickets for 52 runs, claiming the match's Player of the Match award. Brothers Union's innings started shakily with the early dismissal of Imtiaz Hossain, but Mahfijul Islam Robin (55) and Zahiduzzaman Khan (122) rescued the team with a crucial 110-run partnership. Zahid, in particular, played a fantastic knock, hitting 17 fours and 2 sixes during his 122-run innings off 92 balls. However, no other batsman was able to contribute significantly, and Brothers Union ended their innings at 250 runs.

Gazi Group's bowlers, led by Siddique, proved too strong for Brothers, with Shami Mia, Abu Hasim, and Sadikur Rahman each picking up a wicket. Earlier, Gazi Group had set the foundation for a big total with a strong opening partnership of 46 runs between Munim Shahriar (35) and Sadikur Rahman (21). Captain Enamul Haque Bijoy (37) and Shamsur Rahman Shuvo (84) further pushed the total, and with late contributions from Salman Hossain Iman (51) and Shami Mia (42), Gazi reached 301 runs.

Despite a spirited fight by Zahid, Brothers Union couldn't reach the target, and with their loss, they were relegated to the bottom league along with Partex Sporting Club and Shinepukur Cricket Club