Sonargaon opt to field as ABG University Cup final begins

Sonargaon University won the toss and elected to field first against the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) in the final of the ABG University Cup Cricket Tournament at the Anvir Cricket Stadium, ABG Sports City, on Friday.

A festive atmosphere has gripped the venue, with students from both universities turning up in large numbers to witness the title-decider. The galleries have come alive with chants and cheers as supporters rally behind their respective teams.

Sonargaon appeared to have the larger contingent in the stands, although ULAB supporters were equally vocal in backing their side.

ULAB reached the final unbeaten from the group stage, while Sonargaon booked their place in the title-decider with an impressive victory in the semi-final.

Both teams have fielded strong playing XIs as they chase the coveted ABG University Cup trophy.

AB Jibon will lead Sonargaon University, while Shabab Jamil Ferdous will captain ULAB.

Sonargaon University XI: AB Jibon (captain), Habibur Sheikh (wicketkeeper), Abu Razzin, Alauddin Mona, Asif Hasan, Fahim Munshi, Maydul Islam, Mosharraf Mullah, Muhammad Faiyaz, Tanvir Hossain and Yasin Bhuiyan.

ULAB XI: Shabab Jamil Ferdous (captain), Tarek Ahmed (wicketkeeper), Arifur Rahman, Farhan Jani, Mahmudul Hasan Rakib, Meraj Mahbub Niloy, Salauddin Saurav, Shariful Islam, Taif Mahbub Pial, Zakirul Ahmed and Zubair Reza Parag.