Dhaka, April 24 -- Defending Champions Abahani Limited took them on the verge of defending the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) title, after they clinched third straight victory by sealing a 10-run win over Gazi Group Cricketers in the Super Six phase at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the capital's Mirpur on Wednesday.

They faded an in-form Anamul Haque Bijoy who hit second consecutive ton, a 108-run knock during the chase as Abahani Limited posted 249 before being all out in 48.2 overs after being asked to bat first.

However, Bijoy's century was not enough, while Gazi Group Cricketers fell short of 11 runs from victory being all out for 239 in 49.3 overs.

Abahani rode on opener Shahriar Komol to put on a respectable total on ...