The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Brothers Union Club registered the 4th victory in their 5th match of the Metropolis First Division Cricket League defeating Dhaka Wanderers Club by four wickets at the City Club ground on Monday. Sent into bat first, Dhaka Wanderers were dismissed for 168 in 49 overs with Sayem scoring 55 and Tanvir 50 runs.

Shahriar and Nuruzzaman picked up four wickets each giving away 21 and 25 runs respectively.

In reply, Brothers Union, relegated last year to the first division league due to their non-participation in the premier division relegation league, scored the match-winning 170 runs for six wickets in 38.3 overs.

Muktar contributed 58 runs. Sony took two wickets for 21 runs.

In another match at the Dhaka University ground, all-round performance by Habib enabled Azad SC to earn the 4th victory in their 5th league match outplaying Lalmatia Club by seven wickets.

Batting first after winning the toss, Lalmatia Club scored 198 runs for 8 wickets in stipulated 50 overs with Golam Mostafa contributing 57 runs.

Habib and Zakir grabbed two wickets each conceding 41 and 44 runs respectively.

In reply, Azad SC easily reached their target making 201 in 38.4 overs for the loss of three wickets with Habib contributing not out 96 and Sajjad 67 runs.

In the day's other match at the Jahangirnagar University ground, Orient SC managed a 13-run win over Agrani Bank to earn their 3rd win in the 5th match.

Sent into bat first, Orient SC scored 184 runs for all in 44.2 overs with Nadim making 61.

Emon captured three wickets for 38 runs while Uttam took two for 16.

In reply, Agrani Bank were dismissed for 171 runs in 44.4 overs with Rumi scoring 39 runs.

Sabuj and Shohag took two wickets each for 26 and 33 runs respectively.