DHAKA, March 17, 2024 (BSS)-National discard Liton Das continued his bad

patch with the willow in Dhaka Premier League (DPL) too but his form mattered
little for the defending champions Abahani Limited which sealed its third
straight victory, thrashing Shinepukur Cricket Club by seven wickets today at
BKSP-3 ground.

Liton who was dropped from the third ODI against Sri Lanka after bagging two
consecutive ducks in the first two matches, came out of the 'duck' conundrum
but was dismissed for just 5 off 19. He batted at No.3 position in this
match, instead of the opening slot.

Sabbir Hossain and Naim Sheikh opened the innings for Abahani after their
bowlers skittled Shinepukur out for just 169 in 42.4 overs. Naim Sheikh hit
66 and Mahmudul Hasan Joy was not out on 51 as Abahani raced to the victory
in 34.1 overs with 172-3.

Naim and Sabbir gave the side a 39-run stand before the later was dismissed
for 15. Liton struggled thoroughly in his brief stay in the crease but Naim
continued his stroke play to keep the scoreboard going.
Naim struck four fours and three sixes in his 87 ball-66. After his
dismissal, Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Afif Hossain sailed the side home. Afif was
not out on 25.

Earlier, Afif and pacer Syed Khaled Ahmed claimed three wickets apiece to
wreck havoc on Shinepukur. Captain Akbar Ali top-scored with 55 while Meherob
Hossain was unbeaten on 50 to give the bowlers something to defend.