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Vol. 5 Num 572 Wed. January 04, 2006  
   
Sports


Nirala century guides Partex


Nirala hit a hundred as Partex Sporting Club thrashed Dhanmondi Club by 87 runs in the First Division Cricket League at the Dhaka University ground yesterday.

With the outcome Partex pushed their collection to 20 points from eleven matches, two points adrift of league leaders Pegasus.

Partex rode on Nirala's 135-ball 114 to make 240-9 in 50 overs and then dismissed Dhanmondi for 153 in 45.5 overs.

At the Jagannath Hall ground, Dhaka Mariner Club (206-10) defeated Bangladesh Boys (169-10) to register their fourth win. Boys suffered their sixth defeat in eleven outings.

Sabu scored unbeaten 71 and Sony added 53 as Dhaka Wanderers (156-3) secured their third victory beating Young Pegasus-B (152-10) at the City Club ground.