Panther XI clinched the Beximco Cricket League 2016 title after defeating Blazing Strikers' by 11 runs in the final match held at Ground 3 of Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) in Savar on sunday.
Batting first Panther XI scored 100 runs losing 7 wickets in 10 overs. Mithu was the highest scorer with 46 runs from 27 balls. In reply, Blazing Strikers' could manage only 89 runs losing 8 wickets in 10 overs.
Mithu of Panther XI became the Man of the Match and Sarwar Ahmed of Blazing Strikers declared the Man of the Tournament.
The employees of different departments of Beximco Textile Division form ten teams and took part in the three-day tournament. Yellow, the retail brand of BEXIMCO, was the sponsor of the tournament.
Alauddin Mahmood, Head of Admin, Beximco Ltd distributed the prizes among the winners. Syed Muhammad Hashsham, Executive Director, Padma Textile, Syed Amir, Sr. GM (Maintenance), Amin Sabir Khan, Sr. GM (Power & Utilities) were also present at the prize giving ceremony.