Prime Doleshwar confirm Super League in DPL

Farhad Hossain and Marshall Ayub each struck half-century to lead Prime Doleshwar to a five-wicket victory over Uttara Sporting Club at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium on Sunday, reports BSS.

Their seventh victory in 10 games ensured their Super League spot as the fourth team after Abahani Limited, Legends of Rupganj and Prime Bank Cricket Club. Uttara was languishing at bottom table with four points in 10 games.

Being sent to bat first, Uttara were shot out for 160 in 46.4 overs, giving Prime Doleshwar to seal a comfortable victory. There was little doubt in Doleshwar's victory but they made it hard to some extent by losing five wickets before cantering to the victory with 161-5 in 38.1 overs.

Prime Doleshwar lost opener Imrunuzzaman for eight while Saif Hassan also couldn't convert his good start to big innings, being out on 26. Taibur Rahman (4) thereafter was removed cheaply, leaving Doleshwar 57-3 after which Farhad Hossin and Marshall Ayub quelled the tension with 94-run partnership. Their partnership took the side on the verge of victory before they were removed in the space of seven runs. Farhad made 59 while Marshall scored 54.

Earlier, Saad Nasim snared 4-42 and Mahmudul Hasan bagged 2-24 to contribute in wrapping up Uttara for small total. Minhajul Abedin scored highest 36 while opener Tanzid made 26.