Dhaka, May 4 -- Defending champions Bashundhara Kings came close to 5th title of the Bashundhara Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football eliminating six times champions Dhaka Abahani Limited by 2-1 goals at their home ground --floodlight Bashundhara Kings Arena -- here Saturday evening.

They clearly dominated the first half by 2-0 goals.

The Kings, which clinched BPL title for the 4th consecutive times from 2018-2019 season to 2022-23 season (BPL abandoned in 2019-1020 season due to Covid-19 Pandemic), now poised for the 5th BPL crown securing 37 points from 14 matches, nine points ahead of the nearest rivals Mohammedan SC and 12 points ahead of the 3rd ranked Dhaka Abahani Ltd.

After the day's match, Dhaka Abahani Ltd are virtually e...