Relegation League

Brothers baffle Y Cricketers

Dailystarnews.com - Sports Reporter

Brothers Union recorded a massive 135-run victory over Young Cricketers in the opening GrameenPhone Premier Cricket Relegation League match at the Dhanmondi Cricket Stadium yesterday.

The traditional giants, who only missed out on a Super Six berth to Kalabagan Krira Chakra and Young Pegasus due to inferior net run-rate after all three finished on equal points, put up a commanding total of 298 for nine in the stipulated 50 overs.

Former national opener Harun-ur Rashid's 92 helped Brothers post their highest total in the League. The attacking right-hander clubbed 15 boundaries and six in his 95-ball knock before being trapped leg before by Helal.

Harun featured in three vital stands including a 86-run third wicket with his captain Athar Ali Khan.

Athar also played an important knock of 60. The tall and experienced batsman struck three boundaries and a six in his 68-ball vigil.

Mahbubur Rahman, another experienced batsman in the Brothers line-up, scored 32 and former national paceman Sajal Chowdhury played a little cameo 22-ball 34 that included two sixes and three fours.

Young Cricketers, in their chase, were bundled out for 163 in 33.4 overs with Brothers' left-arm paceman Morshed Ali Khan claiming four wickets for 41 runs.

Only Kamal Faruque with a run-a-ball 50 offered any resistance for Young Cricketers, who seem destined to be demoted to the First Division. It was their 12 straight defeat to remain at the bottom in the 12-team League.