Prime Bank Cricket Club carved their name in the record books with a 422 for 8 before bowling out Brothers Union for 249, securing a big 173-run victory in the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Sunday.

It was a historic day for List ‘A’ cricket in Bangladesh, as Prime Bank became the first team in the country to breach the 400-run mark in a 50-over match.

Opener Mohammad Naim stole the show with a blistering 176 off 125 balls, smashing 18 fours and 8 sixes to power his team to an unprecedented total.

Batting first after losing the toss, Naim and Sabbir Hossain (73 off 63) provided an explosive start, adding 140 runs in just 18.2 overs.

Even after Sabbir’s departure, Naim kept the momentum alive, forming crucial partnerships with Zakir Hasan (26) and Abdullah Al Mamun (40 off 22) before departing in the 39th over.

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The late fireworks came from Sajjadul Haque (50 off 37) and Rishad Hossain (17 off 8), ensuring that Prime Bank crossed the historic 400-run barrier.

Al-Amin Hossain (3 for 77) was the most successful bowler for Brothers Union, but he and his teammates struggled to contain the relentless onslaught.

In reply, Brothers Union crumbled under the scoreboard pressure, despite a fighting 96 off 110 balls from Aich Mollah. They lost wickets at regular intervals, with only Alok Kapali (30 off 17) and Myshukur Rahaman (34 off 48) offering some resistance.

Prime Bank’s bowlers shared the spoils, with Rishad Hossain (3 for 66) leading the way. Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed, and Shamim Hossain picked up two wickets each, dismantling Brothers Union in 42.3 overs.