Mahidul Islam Ankan and Towhid Hridoy forged a 119-run stand in the third wicket partnership and guided Mohammedan Sporting Club to a seven-wicket win over Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club on Thursday in Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League.

It was Mohammedan’s second win in the league, while Rupganj Tigers suffered their second defeat in two matches in the league so far.

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In this match, Rupganj Tigers batted first and posted 222 for nine, with Tanbir Hyder hitting the highest of 37 runs. For Mohammedan, Ebadot Hossain, Taijul Islam, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz took two wickets each.

In reply, Mohammedan chased down the target in 37.5 overs and won the match. Ankan and Hridoy remained unbeaten for 81 and 74, respectively. To play this innings, Hridoy faced only 47 balls. He smashed 11 fours and one six.

In the other match of the day, Abahani Limited beat Gulshan Cricket Club by 162 runs. Parvez Hossain Emon hit a century for Abahani in this match in BKSP. Rakibul Hasan took four wickets for them.

In the other match, Partex Sporting Club beat Prime Bank Cricket Club by three wickets in BKSP. Sabbir Rahman scored 53, Alauddin Babu hit 78 off just 32 balls to guide them to chase down a target of 300 runs.