The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

An all-round performance by Nasir Hossain enabled BKSP to upset title contender Mohammedan SC by four wickets in a super league match of the Metropolis Premier Division Cricket League at the Narayanganj Osmani Stadium (NOS) on Monday.

In the day's other two super league matches, league leaders Biman Bangladesh Cricket Team notched their 11th victory outplaying Surjotarun Club by six wickets at the Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium (SBNS), while Abahani Limited beat City Club by 94 runs at the BKSP ground-2.

After the day's outcome, Biman Bangladesh Cricket team maintained solo lead securing 23 points from 13 matches. Abahani Limited moved up to the 2nd slot collecting 21 points, while old foes Mohammedan SC slipped to 3rd position with 20 points, both playing 13 matches.

BKSP improved their position to 4th collecting 17 points, while Surjotarun Club and City Club remained at previous 12 and 11 points respectively.

Opting to bat first at the NOS, Mohammedan SC faced initial batting collapse losing three top order batsmen for 38 runs and were finally all out for 162 in 47.4 overs.

Rokibul Hassan top scored 57 runs off 92 balls with five fours and a six, while Aftab Ahmed made 21, Arshad Aqeel 18 and Anwar Hossain 14.

Nasir Hossain and Mosiur Rahman claimed three wickets each for 29 and 35 runs respectively.

Chasing the moderate target, BKSP cantered to victory scoring the required 163 runs in 39.4 overs for the loss of six wickets.

Skipper Mushfiqur Rahim contributed team highest 51 runs off 98 balls with four boundaries, while Nasir Hossain added useful 34 runs off 52 balls with four fours and a six.

Pacer Dollar Mahmud and Arshad bagged two wickets each for 33 and 43 runs respectively.

Nasir, who earlier took three wickets, was later adjudged man of the match for his all-round performance.

Batting first at the SBNS, Surjotarun Club were dismissed for 155 runs in 44.2 overs.

Number three Nizamuddin Ripon top scored 82 runs off 114 balls with nine fours and three sixes, while skipper Khaled Mashud Pilot and Habibul Bashar made 25 each.

Pace spearhead Mashrafe Bin Mortaza claimed four wickets for 16 runs, while spinner Nabil Samad grabbed three wickets for 21. The Narail born pacer, Mashrafe, was later adjudged man of the match.

In reply, Biman Bangladesh Cricket Team raced to victory scoring 159 runs in 40.2 overs for the loss of four wickets.

Left-handed national opener Tamim Iqbal played a patient knock of 68 runs off 95 balls with seven fours, while Alok Kapali and Mashrafe remained not out on 31 and 7 runs to see their side claim an important victory.

Monwar Hossain grabbed two wickets for 40 runs, while Nizamuddin Ripon and Mohammad Sharif took one wicket apiece.

At the BKSP-2, Abahani Limited batted first to post 229 for all in 49.5 overs, riding Nadif Chowdhury's not out 80 off 84 balls with two fours and six sixes. Nadif was later named man of the match.

Opener Mahbubul Karim 24, Ziaur Rahman 23 and Arafat Sunny 22 were the other notable scorers for the popular Dhanmondi outfit.

Atiqur Rahman and Shafaq Al Zabir grabbed three wickets each for 31 and 54 runs.

In reply, City Club were all out for 135 in 42.1 overs. Middle order Sumon Barua scored 29 runs, while number seven Arafat Salahuddin made 26 and opener Golam Mabud 23.

Veteran spinner Mohammad Rafique produced an impressive bowling figure claiming three wickets for just 8 runs in 7.1 overs, while Arafat Sunny and Rezaul Karim took two wickets apiece.

Surjotorun vs Biman: Surjotorun - 155/10 in 44.2 overs; Nijamudduin 82; Mashrafe 4/16, Biman - 159/4 in 40.2 overs; Tamim 68, Alok 31.

Abahani vs City Club: Abahani 229/10 in 49.5 overs; Nadif 80*; Jabir 3/54, Atiq 3/31, City Club - 135/10 in 42.1; Sumon 29; Rafique 3/8

BKSP vs Mohammedan

Mohammedan - 162 for all in 47.4 overs, Roukibul 57, Aftab 21, Nasir 3/29, Mosiur 3/35, BKSP - 163 for 6 in 39.4 overs - Mushfiqur Rahim 51, Nasir 34, Dollar 2/33, Arshad 2/43