The two-time champions' sixth defeat in eleven games has opened up a great opportunity for Kalabagan Krira Chakra to sneak into the Super League. All they need to make the last six is a win against bottom-table Brothers Union today because they have a better head-to-head record against contenders DOHS and Young Pegasus.

All three teams have a chance to finish level on ten points and if Kalabagan -- on eight points with a match in hand -- fail to beat Brothers, DOHS will go through.

At Fatullah Cricket Stadium, Young Pegasus stunned Victoria Sporting Club, who had started the final round at second place, by two wickets but the youthful side's valiant effort would not be enough to advance further because they have lost to both DOHS and Kalabagan.

Mohammedan Sporting Club, meanwhile, rode on Zunaed Siddiquee's blazing hundred to hand Partex a 56-run defeat at BKSP and confirm finishing second in the table, hot on archrivals and leaders Abahani's heels.

Mohammedan improved their tally to 17 points, just one point shy of Abahani, who play City Club today.

SONARGAON-DOHS
In a crucial encounter Akram played his only significant knock of the league on the back of a poor season after being put into bat. But his century failed to put on a challenging total on a batting-friendly pitch as they managed 244-9 in the stipulated 50 overs.

The former national skipper, who scored 119 off 140 balls with ten fours and a six over midwicket before Sri Lankan bowler Jayantha ran to midwicket to take a high return catch, looked pale after the first session despite his first three-figure score in three seasons as he felt his side fell a few runs short of what would have been a defendable total.

Out-of-favour Al Shahriar and young prospect Marshall Ayub provided evidences in the chase why their opponents were anxious as Sonargaon thrived on their half centuries to reach 247-5 with three overs to spare.

The elegant stroke-player Shahriar gave the side a brilliant start during his 84-run knock, featuring a classy extra-cover drive in the very first ball of their innings against Khaled Mahmud. His 104-ball innings was studded with spectacular drives and pull shots that brought him 13 boundaries. But it could have been a different story had wicketkeeper Mohammad Shahin not let him off the hook, missing an easy stumping off Mahmud.

At the other end, Marshall not only showed his temperament by sharing a 74-run third wicket stand with Shahriar but also executed some brilliant shots during a 72-ball 68 that featured nine fours and a six.

Left-handed Elias Sunny (32 off 40 balls) was also instrumental, having shared 80 runs in the opening wicket with Shahriar.

Earlier, Mahbubul Alam, Ashiqur Rahman and Alok Kapali each took two wickets each to cut DOHS's momentum and Nadif Chowdhury's (33) stupid run out turned out to be a costly one for his side.

VICTORIA-PEGASUS
Victoria slipped to third position as Pegasus showed their fighting spirit again to secure their fifth win by chasing down a paltry total of 226.

Mohammad Sharifullah hit a 78-ball 57 and Raisul Islam hammered 42 off 39 balls as Pegasus posted 229-8 in 46.2 overs.

Earlier, Victoria's innings was built around on Mohammad Mustakim's 66 after they lost the first half with 108 runs on board.

MOHAMMEDAN-PARTEX
Left-handed opener Zunaed once again showed his big-hitting ability in an otherwise disappointing batting effort by the inserted Mohammedan who were all out for 218 in 44.4 overs.

Zunaed smote 12 fours and five sixes during his 115-ball 120 while the second team highest of 23 came from Faisal Hossain.

Rezaul Haque was peak of Partex attack with 4-46 in 8.4 overs.

The total, however, looked too good as promotees Partex lost wickets at regular interval before being bowled out for 162 in 44.4 overs.