Rangpur Division has clinched the title of the inaugural season of the National Cricket League (NCL) T20 by defeating Dhaka Metro by 5 wickets in the final. On Tuesday (December 24), at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Rangpur’s victory was set up by their bowlers Mukidul Islam Mugdha and Alauddin Babu. Their fiery spells bowled Dhaka Metro out for a mere 62 runs in a high-stakes final.
For Dhaka Metro, only two batters managed to reach double digits — Shamsur Rahman Shuvo scored 14 runs, and Abu Hider Rony added 13. None of the other batters could make an impact. Rangpur’s Alauddin Babu and Mukidul Mugdha both claimed three wickets each, dismantling Dhaka Metro’s batting lineup.
Chasing a target of just 63, Rangpur stumbled early, losing Abdullah Al Mamun (2 off 6 balls) and Naim Islam (0) cheaply, while Rizwan fell at 18 runs. Captain Akbar Ali’s run-out added to the tension in the dressing room. However, Ariful Haque steadied the innings with a crucial 14-run knock. Mohammad Enamul and Tanvir Haider then sealed the victory, taking Rangpur to their target with 5 wickets in hand.
