Yasir Ali’s masterclass powered Dhanmondi Sports Club (DSC) to a 24-run victory over Legends of Rupganj in the Bashundhara Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (BDPL) at BKSP Ground 3 on Friday.

His unbeaten 143 off 121 balls, his highest score in List-A cricket, proved to be the defining knock of the match, earning him the Player of the Match award.

DSC found themselves in trouble early, losing three wickets within the first 13 overs. With the scoreboard reading 57/3, Yasir Ali walked in and immediately took charge of the innings.

Yasir's knock, laced with seven boundaries and seven towering sixes, allowed DSC to post a formidable 332/7 in 50 overs. Contributions from Moin Khan (62 off 63) and Ziaur Rahman (40 off 18) provided the finishing touches to DSC’s innings.

In response, Legends of Rupganj had a shaky start, losing three wickets inside the first eight overs. However, a valiant effort from Saif Hassan (95 off 112) and Afif Hossain (98 off 96) kept them in the hunt. As the required run rate climbed, DSC’s bowlers applied pressure, with Moin Khan and Masum Khan picking up three wickets each.

Despite a late surge from Rejaur Rahman (49 off 39), Rupganj fell short, finishing at 308/9.

Meanwhile, Brothers Union defeated Shinepukur Cricket Club by 7 wickets at BKSP Ground 4, successfully chasing down 289 runs in 48.5 overs. Shinepukur posted 288/9, with Rahim Ahmed top-scoring with 95 runs. Mizanur Rahman was the hero for Brothers, scoring an unbeaten 136 off 129 balls, while Mahfijul Islam contributed 114 runs. Despite a strong bowling effort from Shinepukur’s Rahim Ahmed (2 wickets), Brothers reached the target with 7 balls to spare.

In the day’s other match, Gazi Group Cricketers won by 4 wickets against Agrani Bank Cricket Club, successfully chasing 217 in 47.4 overs. Batting first, Agrani Bank posted a total of 216, with Amite Hasan leading the charge with 89 runs, while Imrul Kayes contributed 50. Tofael Ahmed was the standout performer for Gazi Group, scoring 52 runs and taking 2 wickets for 24 runs. Despite a late collapse, Gazi Group reached the target with 14 balls to spare, with Sadikur Rahman’s 89 anchoring the chase.