Bijoy stars in Abahani’s big win in DPL

BSS, Dhaka :
Opener Anamul Haque Bijoy continued his rich vein of form in Dhaka Premier League (DPL) as Abahani Limited sealed a 124-run victory against Brothers Union to make a winning start to the tournament at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the city’s Mirpur on Thursday.
Elsewhere Gazi Group Cricketers crushed Mohammedan Sporting Club by 128 runs at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah, while Shinepukur Cricket Club recorded a four-wicket win over Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club at BKSP-3 ground.
Abahani vs Brothers
Bijoy who scored a record 1138 runs in the last DPL season struck 118 ball-123 with six fours and as many sixes as Abahani Limited racked up a gigantic 372-6, a total that was enough to seal the deal with ease as Brothers Union were held back to 248-6.
Brothers’ decision to send Abahani to bat first backfired with Bijoy and Naim Sheikh providing the side, which secured most titles in the coveted league, a platform to savour.
They put on 157-run for the opening stand, which was broken with the dismissal of Naim Sheikh who hit 85 off 74.
Afif Hossain then continued the pace with 47 ball-65 while captain Mosaddek Hossain Saikat contributed with 46 off 27.
Jaker Ali Anik gave the finishing touch, making 26 off 11 with three sixes.