Habib's Blazing Fifty Fires Sonargaon University into ABG University Cup Final

Sonargaon University have reached the final of the ABG University Cup cricket tournament. In the second semifinal at the Anvir Cricket Stadium of ABG Sports City on Wednesday (November 11), a destructive innings from Habibur Sheikh carried Sonargaon to a seven-wicket win over the University of Scholars.

Batting first after losing the toss, the University of Scholars scored 165 for nine in 20 overs. Shuvo top-scored with 42, an innings of 24 balls with four fours and three sixes. Opener Rakib Ahmed made 39 off 43 balls, while late contributions from Sad, 26 off 12 balls, and Mehedi, 20 off 17, gave Scholars a fighting total.

Maidul Islam was the most economical of Sonargaon's bowlers, taking two wickets for 28 runs in four overs. Fahim Munshi took two for 20 in three overs, and Yasin Bhuiyan claimed two wickets for 36.

Chasing 166, Sonargaon attacked from the start. Habibur Sheikh struck 52 off just 31 balls, with three fours and five sixes, and his batting made the path to victory far easier.

Alauddin Mona then made 30 off 26 balls, and an unbroken 70-run partnership between Tousif Hossain and AB Jibon took Sonargaon home in just 15.4 overs. Tousif stayed unbeaten on 42 off 21 balls, with four fours and three sixes, while Jibon made an unbeaten 29 off 14 balls with two fours and two sixes. The seven-wicket win was sealed with 26 balls to spare.

Habib was named player of the match for his match-winning 52 off 31 balls, while the Scholars students who had filled the gallery in groups went home disappointed.