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Sunny sets up Sheikh Jamal’s victory

An all-round performance came from Elias Sunny saw Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club to manage a 74-run victory over Brothers Union Club in a low scoring eleventh round encounter of Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League on Tuesday. Put to bat first by Brothers, Sheikh Jamal were dismissed at a paltry total of 184 in 47.1 overs at Khan SHAHEB Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah, reports BSS. The highlight of Sheikh Jamla's dilapidated innings was opener Shykat Ali's responsible 55 runs.Tanbir Hayder (33) and Elias Sunny (31) were the other notable scorers for Sheikh Jamal.Khaled Ahmed was the pick of Brothers' bowler as he claimed three Sheikh Jamal's wickets conceding 41 runs. He was well supported by Shakhawat Hossain, Sohrawordi Shuvo and Alok Kapali who all bagged two wickets apiece giving away 25, 32and 39 runs respectively.In reply, Brothers Union Club found the chase stiff as they were bundled out for 110 in 39.2 overs. Four Brothers Union batsmen able to reach the double figure as wickets fell in regular intervals in the face of tight bowling display by the Sheikh Jamal's bowlers.Elias Sunny and Sohag Gazi were the most successful bowlers as they hauled three Brothers' wickets each giving away 22 and 36 runs respectively. They were well supported by Abu Jayed who took two for 22 runs.Elias Sunny of Sheikh Jamal was named the player of the match for his all-round performance.