Sarabangla’s Lucky named player of the match despite defeat

Naznin Akter Lucky of Sarabangla.net was named player of the match despite her team’s defeat, thanks to an impressive all-round performance on the second day of the Labaid-Walton DRU Media Cup Cricket 2026.

Lucky made an important contribution with the bat and took a brilliant catch in the field, but Sarabangla.net suffered a four-wicket defeat to BanglaVision in the tournament organised by Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU), with sponsorship from Labaid and Walton.

Nine media houses secured victories on the second day of the competition. They were Somoyer Alo, Kaler Kantho, Kalbela, BanglaVision, Bangladesh Pratidin, Inqilab, Agamir Shomoy, Channel 24 and Naya Diganta.

In the match between Sarabangla.net and BanglaVision, Sarabangla.net were restricted to 30 runs after batting first. BanglaVision chased down the target, scoring 31 runs for the loss of one wicket to seal a four-wicket victory.

Despite the defeat, Lucky earned the player-of-the-match award for her valuable batting contribution and an outstanding catch.

In another match, Amader Shomoy defeated Somoyer Alo by 40 runs. Batting first, Amader Shomoy posted 107 runs for the loss of one wicket, with Ziadul remaining unbeaten on 56. In reply, Somoyer Alo were bowled out for 68. Ziadul was named player of the match.

Kaler Kantho registered a five-wicket victory over Dhaka Mail. Dhaka Mail managed only 19 runs after batting first, while Kaler Kantho reached the target of 20 without losing a wicket. Zahir, who scored 18 runs with three sixes, received the player-of-the-match award.

The match between Kalbela and NTV ended in a tie, with both teams scoring 89 runs in their allotted overs. Kalbela eventually secured victory in the Super Over. Harun of Kalbela was named player of the match.

Bangladesh Pratidin defeated News24 by four wickets. Batting first, News24 scored 86 runs, while Bangladesh Pratidin chased down the target, reaching 91 for the loss of one wicket. Rashed Hossain received the player-of-the-match award.

Inqilab defeated ATN News after the latter were bowled out for 66 runs. In reply, Inqilab scored 70 for the loss of two wickets to secure victory. Moloy of Inqilab was named player of the match.

Agamir Shomoy beat Times of Bangladesh by four wickets. Times of Bangladesh scored 45 runs after batting first, while Agamir Shomoy reached 48 for the loss of one wicket. Tanim was adjudged player of the match.

Channel 24 recorded a 36-run victory over Daily Sun. Batting first, Channel 24 posted 89 runs in their allotted overs before restricting Daily Sun to 53. Sajib of Channel 24 received the player-of-the-match award.

In the final match of the day’s schedule, Naya Diganta defeated Bangladesh Television (BTV) by five wickets. BTV scored 55 runs after batting first, while Naya Diganta chased down the target without losing a wicket.

At the end of the day’s matches, prizes were distributed among the winning teams and players of the match at a ceremony conducted by DRU Sports Secretary Omar Faruk Rubel.

Dr Sambit Kumar Das, CEO of Labaid Cancer Hospital, Masud Ahmed, Chief Business Officer of Labaid, and Rabiul Islam Milton, Senior Additional Executive Director of Walton, handed over the prizes.

DRU President Abu Saleh Akon, General Secretary Mainul Hasan Sohel, Treasurer Niaz Mahmud Sohel, Office Secretary Rashim Molla, Cultural Secretary Monowar Hossain, Hospitality Secretary Aminul Haque Bhuiyan, and Executive Committee members Mahfuz Sadi and Sumon Chowdhury were also present.