Sheikh Jamal clinch DPL maiden title

Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club clinched their maiden Dhaka Premier League title by defeating Abahani Limited by four wickets at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.

Sheikh Jamal bowlers stopped Abahani to 229-6 in their 50 overs. Towhid Hridoy top-scored for Abahani with 53 while Jakir Ali and Mohammad Saifuddin played a handy 47 and 44-run knocks respectively down the order.

In reply, Nurul Hasan made 81 to take Sheikh Jamal to 232-6 in 47 overs to help the Dhanmondi club ensure their title with one match in hand.

Sheikh Jamal, led by Imrul Kayes, have accumulated 24 points in 14 games, where they have won 12 matches and lost only two times.