ULAB clinch ABG University Cup title

University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) clinched the ABG University Cup 2026 cricket title, defeating Sonargaon University by 53 runs in the final at Anvir Cricket Stadium in ABG Sports City on Friday.

ULAB posted 205 runs before restricting Sonargaon to 152, securing the inaugural tournament title with a convincing victory. The two teams had remained unbeaten on their way to the final.

The final drew students, teachers, sports enthusiasts and invited guests from different universities, creating a lively atmosphere at the stadium. A large crowd gathered in the galleries to watch the title-deciding match under floodlights, with supporters cheering for their respective teams throughout the contest.

The tournament concluded with a prize-giving ceremony attended by Rangpur Riders Director Shezaad Akbar Sobhan as the chief guest.

Former national cricketers and sports personalities Habibul Bashar Sumon, Khaled Mahmud Sujon, Niamur Rashid Rahul, Sanowar Hossain and Halim Shah attended the ceremony as special guests.

ABG Sports City Director Mohammad Imrul Hasan, Bashundhara Group Adviser Moynal Hossain Chowdhury, ABG Sports City advisers Bidyut Kumar Bhowmik and Md Liaquat Hossain, Md Nazmul Alam Bhuiyan and Mahbubur Rahman, among other senior officials, were also present.

The guests handed over trophies, medals and prize money cheques to the champion and runner-up teams.

The tournament was organised to promote cricket at the university level, identify emerging talents and encourage healthy competition and camaraderie among students.

Organised under the initiative of Anvir Bashundhara Group and managed by ABG Sports City, the competition brought together university teams to promote participation in sports among young people. The organisers expressed their intention to continue arranging such tournaments in the future.

Several players were also recognised for their individual performances throughout the competition.

The award winners were: