DHAKA, May 4, 2026 (BSS) - The 2025-26 season of the Dhaka Premier League 
(DPL) began today with major disruptions, as five of six matches were reduced 
overs due to poor lighting and wet outfields.

Although matches were scheduled to start at 9:00 am, most only got underway 
after 11:00 am, preventing full 50-over contests.

Reigning champions Abahani Limited suffered a shock five-wicket defeat to 
newcomers Dhaka Leopards at Bashundhara Sports City, while Mohammedan 
Sporting Club and Prime Bank Cricket Club opened their campaigns with wins.
 

Mohammedan vs City Club

Mohammedan had to dig deep to beat City Club by five wickets in a rain-
shortened 37-over contest at BKSP Ground No. 3. Chasing 195, they needed 61 
runs from the final 48 balls before Towhid Hridoy and Yasir Ali steadied the 
innings.

Hridoy made 34 off 35 balls, while Yasir remained unbeaten on 36 off 23 to 
guide the team home. Earlier, opener Enamul Haque laid the foundation with 80 
off 88 balls. City Club had posted 194-9, thanks to Sadiqur Rahman's 56, 
while off-spinner Naeem Ahmed claimed four wickets.
 
Prime Bank vs Agrani Bank

Prime Bank Cricket Club prevailed in Bank's derby as they defeated Agrani 
Bank by four wickets in a 30-over match at BKSP-4 ground. Agrani were bowled 
out for 153, with captain Imrul Kayes top-scoring with 32.

Alis Al Islam starred with the ball, taking four wickets. Prime Bank, 
however, lost six wickets in the chase before Shamim Hossain's unbeaten 24 
secured victory with seven balls to spare. Tanjid Hasan contributed 44 at the 
top.
 

Legends of Rupganj vs Rupganj Tigers

At the Cricketers Academy in Purbachal, Ashikur Rahman produced one of the 
standout performances of the day, remaining unbeaten on 99 as Legends of 
Rupganj beat Rupganj Tigers by 22 runs in a 34-over match.

Ashikur struck 11 fours and three sixes in his 84-ball innings but fell 
agonizingly short of a century after managing only a single off the final 
ball. Mehedi Hasan's explosive 49 off 16 balls and Irfan Shukkur's 60 powered 
Rupganj to 283 for 3.

Rupganj Tigers responded strongly through Kalam Siddiqui (78 off 46) and 
Muktar (52 off 27) but were restricted to 261- 7.
 

Bashundhara Strikers vs Gulshan Cricket

The only full 50-over game of the day took place at PKSP-2 ground, where 
Bashundhara Strikers defeated Gulshan Cricket Club by 26 runs.

Saif Hasan narrowly missed a century, scoring 96 off 126 balls in a 133-run 
stand with Fazle Mahmud. A controversial moment arose earlier when Gulshan's 
Tanvir was given out despite replays suggesting a boundary infringement on 
the catch, drawing protests from Nurul Hasan Sohan.

Chasing 281, Gulshan faltered despite Jobair Hossain's 73, with Ruel Mia and 
Nahidul Islam taking three wickets each.
 

Gazi Group vs Brothers

In the day's lowest-scoring match, Brothers Union were bowled out for just 82 
in 29.4 overs in a 36-over fixture at ULAB ground and conceded a nine-wicket 
defeat to Gazi Group

Mohammad Rubel and Leon Islam claimed three wickets apiece, while three 
Brothers batters were run out. Gazi Group chased down the target comfortably 
in 14.3 overs, thanks to Nayeem Ahmed's 48.