Winning any trophy is always special, but this time it was even sweeter for captain Akbar Ali due to the competitiveness of the tournament, which had often been questioned, and the quality of the wickets, which added further satisfaction.

It marked Rangpur’s first longer-version title since the 2022–23 season and underlined their growing dominance in Bangladesh’s domestic circuit.

Title contenders endured a difficult second day of the final round of the NCL, but Sylhet -- who began the round on top of the table -- managed to claw their way back against Barishal, thanks to a superb century from Zakir Hasan at the Rajshahi Division Cricket Ground on Sunday.

The 27th National Cricket League (NCL) is set for an exciting finish, with six of the eight teams still in contention for the title as the final round begins on Saturday.

The title race in the 27th National Cricket League (NCL) will go down to the final round, with the top six teams remaining in contention after the conclusion of the sixth round on Wednesday.

Batting at number five for Sylhet, Amite produced a commanding unbeaten 172 on day two against Rajshahi. 

Chattogram Division batter Jillur Rahman Bejoy struck his maiden first-class century to help his side post 270 for six against Rangpur Division on the opening day of the sixth round of the National Cricket League (NCL) longer-version in Cox’s Bazar on Monday.

Skipper Tanvir Islam picked up seven wickets in the second innings to help Barishal division secure a six-wicket win over Dhaka division on the final day of their fifth-round National Cricket League (NCL) match in Cox's Bazar on Tuesday.

Rajshahi Division took a narrow 10-run lead after bundling out Rangpur Division for 258 in their first innings on Day 2 of their fifth-round National Cricket League clash at the Rajshahi Divisional Stadium on Sunday. Pacer Abdur Rahim starred with figures of 6-72, while Abdullah Al Mamun top-scored with 64. Rajshahi were 12 without loss at stumps in their second innings.

Rajshahi Division’s Tanzid Tamim and Pritom Kumar both struck centuries during their drawn match against Dhaka Division on the final day of their fourth-round fixture in the ongoing National Cricket League (NCL) in Rajshahi on Tuesday.

Mymensingh Division and Rangpur Division maintained their unbeaten runs with commanding victories inside three days in the fourth round of the National Cricket League on Monday.

Dhaka Division batter Ashikur Rahman Shibli struck a composed century to steer his side to 252 for 4 on Day 2 of the fourth round of the National Cricket League 2025-26, reducing the deficit against Rajshahi Division to 46 runs at the Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium on Sunday.

Fresh from his Test debut earlier this year and carrying experience from a few ICC events, Sakib spoke to The Daily Star's Abdullah Al Mehdi about his game and his affinity towards first-class and Test cricket.

Rajshahi Division’s left-arm spinner Sunzamul Islam produced a rare batting display, scoring only the second hundred of his first-class career to guide his side to 275 for nine against Dhaka Division on the opening day of the fourth round of the National Cricket League 2025-26 in Rajshahi on Saturday.

In Chattogram, Soumya Sarkar backed up his first-innings 92 with 71 off 90 balls, while Shak Mahedi Hasan's unbeaten 50 off 49 guided Khulna Division to a two-wicket win over Chattogram.

Three of the four National Cricket League (NCL) third-round matches appear headed for results today as the four-day fixtures move into the final day.

Rajshahi Division registered their first victory in the ongoing first-class competition National Cricket League (NCL) with a convincing seven-wicket win over Khulna Division on the third day of the second-round fixture at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Monday.

Mahidul Islam Ankon struck a career-best 122 off 272 deliveries at Sylhet Academy Ground, registering his fourth first-class hundred as Dhaka managed 310 all out against Sylhet on Day 2 of the second round of the National Cricket League’s (NCL) longer version on Sunday.

Openers Mohammad Naim and Mahfijul Islam Robin struck centuries to put Mymensingh Division in a strong position against Rangpur Division on the opening day of the second round of the National Cricket League’s (NCL) longer version in Cox’s Bazar on Saturday.

Barishal Division physiotherapist Hasan Ahmed passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest during the third day’s play in the 27th National Cricket League (NCL) fixture between Khulna Division and Barishal Division at the Khulna Divisional Stadium on Monday.