Defending champions Bangladesh stormed into the semifinals of the 12-nation Bangabandhu Cup International Kabaddi Tournament as the first team beating Poland by 79-28 point with seven lonas at the Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium in Mirpur on Thursday.
Bangladesh is clearly leading the first half by 38-15 point against their lone European opponent.
Bangabandhu Int'l Kabaddi: Bangladesh earn 3rd consecutive victory beating Indonesia
With the day's 4th consecutive victory, hosts Bangladesh took a solo lead in six-team Group A with all-win run securing full eight points from straight four group matches,
Bangladesh skipper Arduzzaman Munshi again led the team from the front securing 25 points and was adjudged the man of the match while Razib Ahmed scored 15 points.
Last three times champions Bangladesh will play Nepal on Friday at 6 pm in their last group match to decide the group champions.
Bangabandhu Cup Kabaddi: Bangladesh to play Indonesia in their 3rd match on Wednesday
Nepal have secured six points from three matches and Indonesia have four points also from three matches, are the main contenders of Bangladesh in the group.
Nepal and Indonesia are due to meet each other in their 4th match Thursday evening.
Earlier in the day's first match, Nepal brightened their semifinal berth from Group A with three straight wins beating South Korea by 67-45 point with four lonas after dominating the first half by 35-22 point at the same venue Thursday morning.