Mithun and Shibli Centuries Power Massive DPL Wins for Rupganj and Leopards

A Day of Batting Brilliance in the DPL

The Dhaka Premier League (DPL) delivered a spectacle of high-scoring cricket as two teams stamped their authority on the competition with comprehensive victories. Legends of Rupganj and Dhaka Leopards both posted totals exceeding 350 runs, proving that the pitches were primed for aggressive batting displays and that their respective lineups are in top-notch form.

Legends of Rupganj Crush Gulshan Cricket Club

At BKSP Ground No. 4, the Legends of Rupganj showcased their batting depth in a clinical 205-run demolition of Gulshan Cricket Club. Choosing to set the pace, Rupganj reached an imposing 354-run total, anchored by an exceptional performance from Ashiqur Rahman Shibli.

Shibli, who has been a standout talent, played a masterful innings of 119 runs from 130 balls. His knock was a perfect balance of caution and aggression, decorated with 9 boundaries and 4 towering sixes. The foundation was set early by Habibur Rahman Sohan, who contributed a quick-fire 39. However, it was the 155-run partnership between Shibli and Robiul Islam—who chipped in with 65—that truly broke the back of the Gulshan bowling attack.

The momentum continued late into the innings as Samiun Basir Ratul accelerated with 47 off just 30 balls, while captain Mahedi Hasan provided the final flourish with a fiery 33 from only 18 deliveries. Facing a mountainous task, Gulshan Cricket Club struggled from the outset. While Shahriar Sakib displayed grit with a determined 61, the rest of the lineup crumbled under pressure. Nasum Ahmed was the architect of their collapse, delivering a lethal spell of spin bowling to claim four wickets and bowl Gulshan out for a mere 149.

Mohammad Mithun Leads Dhaka Leopards to Glory

Simultaneously, the Cricketers Academy Ground hosted a high-octane encounter where the Dhaka Leopards overcame Brothers Union by 120 runs. The Leopards elected to bat first and put on a batting masterclass, finishing with a formidable 351 for 7.

The innings revolved around the experience and pure class of captain Mohammad Mithun. After Iftakhar Hossain Ifti provided a steady start with a well-constructed 51, Mithun took center stage. He unleashed an onslaught on the Brothers Union bowlers, smashing 112 runs off just 86 deliveries. His knock was characterized by raw power, featuring 8 massive sixes and 3 fours, leaving the opposition completely demoralized.

The support act was equally impressive, with Moin Khan scoring 69 runs from only 44 balls, ensuring that the Leopards maintained a high scoring rate throughout. Despite a brave start to the chase, Brothers Union could not sustain the required momentum. While Golam Kibria remained unbeaten on 51, he lacked the necessary support to mount a challenge as wickets fell at regular intervals. The Leopards’ bowling attack was clinical, with both Alauddin Babu and Sheikh Parvez Jibon taking three wickets apiece to dismantle the opposition for 231.

What These Results Mean for the Tournament

These emphatic wins highlight the importance of building substantial partnerships and the value of having top-order batters who can convert starts into centuries. For both Legends of Rupganj and Dhaka Leopards, these victories provide significant momentum as they climb higher in the DPL standings. The ability to defend such large totals effectively showcases the versatility of their bowling units, confirming that they are genuine contenders for the title this season.

Cricket fans will be looking forward to seeing if Shibli and Mithun can maintain this rich vein of form as the league progresses into more challenging stages.