Dhaka Division Secures Victory as National Cricket League Tier 1 Champions

Dhaka Division won the 2023-24 National Cricket League (NCL) title in a rain-affected draw against Dhaka Metropolis in Cox's Bazar. Dhaka Division finished with 39 points, well ahead of second-placed Sylhet Division with 19 points.

November 22, 2023

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Dhaka Division Secures Victory as National Cricket League Tier 1 Champions

Dhaka Division won the 2023-24 National Cricket League (NCL) title in a rain-affected draw against Dhaka Metropolis in Cox's Bazar. Dhaka Division finished with 39 points, well ahead of second-placed Sylhet Division with 19 points.

Dhaka Division won the 2023-24 National Cricket League (NCL) title in a rain-affected draw against Dhaka Metropolis in Cox’s Bazar. Dhaka Division finished with 39 points, well ahead of second-placed Sylhet Division with 19 points. With this win, Dhaka Division tied Khulna Division for the most title wins with their seventh NCL championship, their first since the 2021–2022 campaign.

Cyclone Midhili affected the match, resulting in scheduling delays. Play was suspended for the first two days, and only 16 overs were played on the third day. A full day’s play finally took place on the fourth day.

Dhaka Metropolis chose to bat first, declaring at 180 for 3 in 47 overs in the first innings. In response, Dhaka Division declared at 236 for 5 in 46.2 overs, with Mahidul Islam scoring an unbeaten 100. The game concluded with the openers of Dhaka Metropolis, Azmir Ahmed and Zahiduzzaman, seeing out the remaining time.

In another match in Bogra, Sylhet Division secured a 201-run victory against Rangpur Division, who were relegated to Tier 2 after being Tier 1 champions in the previous season.

Sylhet, batting first, were bowled out for 125, with Abdul Gaffar taking four wickets. Despite Rangpur taking a 56-run lead, Sylhet dominated with a second-innings score of 442 in 121 overs. Shamsur Rahman’s century and contributions from Nasum Ahmed and Jaker Ali played key roles. Nasum also shone with the ball, taking six wickets as Rangpur were bowled out for 185. Player of the Match went to Nasum Ahmed because of his overall effort.

Last Updated: Nov 22, 2023