ULAB pile up 184 as Fareast chase final berth

ULAB’s top order fired in unison as they posted 184 runs in 20 overs against Fareast International University in the first cricket semi-final of the ABG University Cup at Anvir Cricket Stadium, ABG Sports City, on Wednesday.

Fareast won the toss and elected to field, hoping to take advantage of the dew factor later in the evening as they chase a place in the final.

ULAB, however, made a commanding start through their openers. Shabab Jamil struck a blistering 63 off 47 balls, hitting five fours and three sixes, while Farhan Jani contributed a brisk 50 off 34 deliveries.

Zakirul Ahmed, ULAB’s hero in the previous match, continued his impressive form with another half-century, hammering 59 off just 36 balls to power his side towards a formidable total.

Mehedi Hasan and Rabbi Hasan claimed one wicket each for Fareast.

Fareast now need 185 runs to become the first team to book their place in the cricket final.

The ABG University Cup, initiated by Anvir Bashundhara Group (ABG) Chairman Sayem Sobhan Anvir, aims to provide private university cricketers with the experience of playing under floodlights while promoting sportsmanship and competitive sport at university level.