Hey cricket fans! Your friendly neighborhood blogger here, ready to dive into some exciting Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPL) action. The first phase is done and dusted, and we've got some serious stories to unpack. Let's get straight into it!

Super League Bound!

So, who's made it to the Super League? Well, Abahani Limited and Mohammedan Sporting Club are leading the charge, securing their spots. Mohammedan pulled off a massive win against Abahani, ending a long losing streak in the Dhaka derby – talk about a morale booster! Joining them are Gazi Group Cricketers, Legends of Rupganj, Gulshan Cricket Club, and a surprise package: Agrani Bank Cricket Club, who've made it through despite being newly promoted.

Disappointments and Surprises

Unfortunately, not everyone had a fairytale ending. Teams like Prime Bank Cricket Club and Dhanmondi Sporting Club (formerly Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club) had disappointing seasons, missing out on the Super League. That's the beauty of cricket, eh? Upsets are always on the cards!

Run-Machine and Wicket-Takers

Let's talk about the individual brilliance!

Batting Heroes

• Anamul Haque absolutely dominated the batting charts, scoring a whopping 655 runs at an average of 72.77. What a legend!
• Mohammad Naim (618 runs) and Parvez Hossain Emon (569 runs) were also in top form.
• Even Shadman Islam, more known for his test prowess, was among the top run-getters – proving you can shine in any format.

Bowling Stars

• Spinners ruled the roost! Rakibul Hasan and Taijul Islam topped the wickets charts with 23 wickets each.
• Shoriful Islam's 6/40 for was the best bowling figure of the tournament – a real match-winner!

Memorable Matches

One match that had everyone on the edge of their seats was between Gulshan and Dhanmondi. Gulshan chased down 259 in the last over, a real nail-biter!

What's Next?

• The bottom three teams – Partex Sporting Club, Brothers Union, and Shinepukur Cricket Club – are in a relegation battle.
• There's some off-field drama too, with investigations into Shinepukur's controversial stumping incident. Cricket is never short of action, on and off the field!

Young Guns to Watch

Keep an eye on these youngsters:

• Mahfijul Islam (Brothers Union), Aich Mollah (Brothers Union), and Ahrar Amin (Partex) – all impressed with the bat.
• Mahfuzur Rahman is a young bowler to watch for Abahani.
• Tofael Ahmed was the most impressive pace-bowling allrounder, taking wickets and scoring runs for Gazi Group.

That's all for now, folks! What are your thoughts on the DPL so far? Let me know in the comments. Until next time, keep your eyes on the pitch!