BSS
  23 Apr 2025, 20:52

Soumya eclipses Tamim, Bijoy in hitting 150 in List A cricket 

DHAKA, April 23, 2025 (BSS)-Soumya Sarkar went past Tamim Iqbal and Anamul 
Haue Bijoy in hitting highest number of 150-plus knock in List A cricket 
today during his side Legends of Rupganj's match against Agrani Bank Cricket 
Club in Super Six phase of Dhaka Premier League (DPL) at BKSP-4 ground.

Soumya blasted 112 ball-153, laced with 17 fours and six sixes as Legends 
posted a mammoth 333-3 and then bowled out Agrani for just 230 in 43.1 overs 
to seal a 103-run victory.

It was Soumya's ninth century in List A cricket, amongst which four was 150 
plus, including a 208-run knock, which was highest knock by a Bangladeshi 
batter in 50-over cricket.

Both Tamim Iqbal and Anamul Haque Bijoy have three 150-plus knock. While 
Bijoy is still playing, Tamim's return to cricket is uncertain following a 
cardiac arrest last month.

In the DPL's another match at BKSP-3 ground, Mohammedan Sporting Club beat 
Gulshan Cricket Club by five wickets for their second victory in Super Six 
phase in three matches.

Put into bat first, Gulshan were bowled out for 224 in 47.4 overs, a total 
Mohammedan overhauled in 46.4 overs by reaching 225-5. 

Veteran Mahmudullah Riyad top-scored with 71 while captain Towhid Hridoy made 
62.