Shinepukur beat Rupganj in DPDCL T20 opener

FE Team | Published: February 25, 2019 20:52:35

Shinepukur Cricket Club on Monday beat Legends of Rupganj by five wickets in the inaugural match of Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPDCL) T20 at Fatullah's Khan Saheb Osman Ali Stadium, reports UNB.
All-rounder Shuvagata Hom struck 32 off 10 deliveries with two fours and three sixes to help Shinepukur secure victory.
The match was reduced to 13 overs each side due to rain. Shinepukur won the toss and sent Rupganj to bat first who posted 115/5.
Former national captain Shahriar Nafees struck 46 off 24 deliveries for Rupganj while wicketkeeper-batsman Salahuddin Pappu (14) and Mohammad Naim (19) also contributed with the bat.
Sujon Hawladar and Sohrawordi Shuvo bagged two wickets each for Shinepukur.
While replying, Shinepukur chased down the target in 12.3 overs. Apart from Shuvagata's fiery knock, Sabbir Hossain scored 32 off 25 balls as well. Shinepukur finished 117/5.
Brief score
Legends of Rupganj batting: 115/5 (13 Overs); Salahuddin Pappu 14, Mohammad Naim 19, Shahriar Nafees 46, Jaker Ali 11;
Shinepukur Cricket Club bowling: Sujon Hawladar 2/23, Hamidul Islam 1/16, Sohrawordi Shuvo 2/12;
Shinepukur Cricket Club batting: 117/3 (12.3 overs); Sabbir Hossain 32, Sohrawordi Shuvo 16, Shuvagata Hom 32, Delwar Hossain 10;
Legends of Rupganj bowling: Mohammad Shahid 1/29, Asif Hasan 1/14, Nabil Samad 1/27, Mukter Ali 1/25
Result: Shinepukur won by 5 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)