Dhaka, April 7 -- Defending champions Abahani Limited advanced into the Super League phase of the Dhaka Premier League on Saturday, thanks to a record-breaking half-century by opener Parvez Hossain Emon and a clinical bowling display led by Mosaddek Hossain.

Abahani dismantled Shinepukur Cricket Club by 10 wickets in a rain-reduced 31-over contest at BKSP.

Shinepuer batted first and were able to score only 88 runs in 25.4 overs. Mosaddek bagged four wickets for only 36 runs, while Ripon Mondol and Rakibul Hasan picked up two wickets each.

Parvez lit up the ground with a 15-ball fifty - the fastest by any Bangladeshi batter in List A cricket.

He broke the previous record of 18 balls set by Farhad Reza in 2019. Parvez remained unbeaten ...