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Vol. 5 Num 597 Wed. February 01, 2006  
   
Sports


Stage set for DOHS


Defending champions DOHS will be out to seal their second successive Premier Cricket League title when they meet Bangladesh Biman today at BKSP in a Super Six clash.

A win today will wipe out any doubts or mathematical equations about retaining the trophy for Akram Khan-led DOHS, who took an unassailable lead in the table with 24 points from 14 rounds after a massive 121-run victory against Mohammedan Sporting Club on Monday at the same venue.

All the eyes, however, definitely will be on the match between Sonargaon Cricketers and Mohammedan Sporting Club at the Fatullah Cricket Stadium as the outcome of the match will play a vital role for the runners-up position.

Second-placed Sonargaon, two points ahead of Mohammedan with 20 points, can confirm the second position on their Premiership debut in the top flight with a win in the penultimate round.

On the other hand, a Mohammedan win will open up the race for second place as Victoria Sporting Club also have a chance if they can beat Brothers Union at the Dhanmondi Cricket Stadium.

Meanwhile, Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis (CCDM) has rescheduled the last round fixture. As per new schedule DOHS meet Victoria at Fatullah Stadium and Biman play against Sonargaon at Dhanmondi Cricket Stadium on February 3 while the curtain will be drawn on the coveted competition with the Mohammedan-Brothers match at the Dhanmondi Cricket Stadium on February 4.