Title contenders Abahani and Sonali Bank won their respective matches of the Green Delta Insurance Premier Division Hockey League at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium onThursday.

Abahani thrashed Bangladesh Police 9-1 after leading the first half 7-0. Pakistani Kashim Ali scored three goals while Hasan Jubair Niloy and Iqbal Nadir Prince netted two goals each for Abahani who also saw Sabbir Khan and Yeamin Hossain hit the scoreboard of the opponents. Rana Das scored the consolation goal for Bangladesh Police.

In the other match, Sonali Bank defeated Bangladesh SC 4-2 after leading the first half3-l.