Super League

'Super Six' starts today

Dailystarnews.com - Sports Reporter

The 'Super Six' phase of the GrameenPhone Premier Division Cricket League begins today with leaders Victoria Sporting Club taking on promotees Young Pegasus in the opening match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium.

Six out of 12 teams have moved in to the main race for the title after the first round ended on April 24 and the others are now fighting in the relegation league that has already started from April 26.

The 'centenary team' of Victoria Sporting Club staked their strong claim for the glory as they finished the first round atop with highest ten wins out of eleven matches. The oldest club among the six teams formed a formidable side this year by roping in four leading national players. They further bolstered their strength by signing Kenyan all-round Thomas Odoyo ahead of the 'Super Six'.

Co-aspirants Biman rounded up their first round campaign with nine wins against two defeats while defending champions Mohammedan Sporting Club finished third with eight wins.

Mohammedan's arch-rivals Abahani disappointed their fans succumbing to four defeats in the first round.

In a desperate bid to revive their fortune in the Super League, the Dhanmondi outfit had flown in former Zimbabwe captain and all-rounder Heath Streak.

Kalabagan Krira Chakra and Young Pegasus are the other two teams in the top flight, with each having managed six wins.

The 'Super Six' matches will be played with white ball and teams wearing colourful dresses. Holders Mohammedan will don jersey with a combination of black and ash colours while Abahani would wear sky-colour dress with navy blue shade.

Victoria would wear green and yellow while Kalagan have selected yellow and green.

Biman would put on royal and navy blue combination, same as Young Pegasus'.

WEEK'S FIXTURE

April 29 Victoria v Y Pegasus
April 30 Biman v Kalabagan
May 1 Mohammedan v Abahani
May 2 Victoria v Kalabagan
May 3 Biman v Abahani
May 4 Mohammedan v Y Pegasus
May 5 Victoria v Abahani

*All the matches would be played at the Bangabandhu National Stadium