The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Matuail Cricket Academy registered a facile eight-wicket victory over GMCC in the super league of the Metropolis 3rd Division Cricket League at the Jagannath Hall Ground (JHG) here on Tuesday.

Opting to bat first, GMCC were all out for 156 in 46.4 overs. Opener Ashraful Islam scored 51 runs off 111 balls with seven boundaries, while middle order Riadul Hasan made 29.

Rubaiyat Nazmus and Ariful Islam grabbed two wickets each for 15 and 27 runs respectively.

In reply, Matuail Cricket Academy romped home scoring the required 157 runs in 26.2 overs for the loss of two wickets. Izharul Islam contributed not out 91 off 75 balls with 13 fours and two sixes to guide his team to an emphatic victory.

Shakil Hossain and Mamunul Haque took one wicket apiece.

In the day's other matches, Talent Hunt Cricket Academy (211/5) outplayed Kamrangirchar SC (209/6) by five wickets at the Dhaka University Ground (DUG), Tongi CA (161/10) beat Orient CA (101/10) by 60 runs at the City Club Ground (CCG) and Young Pegasus A (208/8) defeated Gulshan Youth Club (205/10) by two wickets at the Dhanmondi Cricket Stadium (DCS).