The Legends of Rupganj opening batsman, Habibur Rahman Sohan, has officially equalled the record for the fastest half-century in the history of the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPL). This significant domestic sporting milestone was achieved on Tuesday afternoon, 2 June 2026, during a competitive encounter against Mohammedan Sporting Club at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.
Record-Breaking Domestic Batting Performance
Facing the opposition bowling attack, the opening batsman executed a highly aggressive batting strategy to reach his 50-run milestone from exactly 15 legal deliveries. With this explosive performance, Habibur successfully matched the domestic List A cricket record previously established by fellow batsman Parvez Hossain Emon.
During the opening stages of the innings, Habibur launched an uncompromising assault against the opposition’s front-line bowlers, displaying destructive form to rapidly accumulate runs. In a notable over against pace bowler Taskin Ahmed, Habibur extracted 25 runs by hitting two boundaries and two sixes.
He further intensified his aggressive approach during the fifth over of the match, dismantling the bowling of pace bowler Nahid Rana by accumulating 26 runs in a single over. The sequence against Rana included three expansive sixes over the boundary ropes alongside two well-timed fours. Habibur eventually completed his record-equalling half-century by striking a boundary off the bowling of veteran left-arm spinner Taijul Islam.
Despite establishing this new benchmark for domestic batting speed, the opening batsman was unable to sustain his presence at the crease for an extended duration. He was eventually dismissed after constructing a rapid innings of 59 runs from 27 deliveries. His total individual contribution at the crease included 6 boundaries and 5 sixes, finishing the knock with an exceptional strike rate of 218.52.
Historical Context of the DPL Record
The 15-ball half-century benchmark was originally set during the previous domestic season by opening batsman Parvez Hossain Emon whilst representing traditional powerhouse Abahani Limited. Parvez had achieved the feat against Shinepukur Cricket Club at the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) grounds to claim the record.
Prior to Parvez’s performance, the domestic record for the fastest fifty in the competition had been held for a six-year duration by experienced all-rounder Farhad Reza. In 2019, whilst playing for Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club, Farhad had secured an 18-ball half-century against Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club. Habibur himself had previously matched Farhad’s 18-ball mark during a separate domestic fixture in the Bangladesh Cricket League’s List A format before eclipsing his own personal best on Tuesday.
Match Context and Team Outcomes
Despite Habibur’s individual brilliance at the top of the order, his explosive opening contribution proved insufficient to secure a competitive victory for Legends of Rupganj. Chasing a demanding target of 340 runs set by Mohammedan Sporting Club in the first innings, the Rupganj batting line-up collapsed, failing to build partnerships. The team was eventually bowled out for 232 runs in 34 overs.
Mohammedan Sporting Club secured a comprehensive 107-run victory, allowing them to retain their position at the top of the league table. The match was defined by a century from Mohammedan captain Towhid Hridoy, who scored 101 runs from 106 balls. Additional steadying contributions came from opening batsman Anamul Haque Bijoy, who made 71 runs, and middle-order batsman Afif Hossain, who scored 70 runs from 70 deliveries.