Bangladesh domestic season thread

Domestic cricket represents the depth of cricketing strength for any test playing nation. Bangladesh. being the newest member of the test family, is still at a developing phase in terms of domestic cricket. Bangladesh inherited a rich cricketing history as it was initially part of Bengal and then East Pakistan. Dhaka Stadium (Current BNS) hosted test matches during Pakistan era. After gaining independence it took a while to enter into the world cricketing arena. In 1976-77 an MCC side first toured Bangladesh which was followed by unofficial and official tours by different teams of test playing nations. Bangladesh gained associate membership of International Cricket Council (ICC) in 1976 and in 1979 first participated in the ICC trophy. In 1994-95 England became the first test playing nation to send A team to Bangladesh. Bangladesh enjoyed limited success in ICC trophy and against different touring teams yet cricket gained enormous popularity in Bangladesh. Bangladesh finally won 1997 ICC trophy and qualified for the 1999 World Cup for the first time. After a dream 1999 World Cup in which they defeated Pakistan, Bangladesh gained the test status in 2000.

At the time of gaining test status there was no first class cricket league in Bangladesh. Prior to gaining test status, Bangladesh started a national cricket league involving 12 teams which was not a first class tournament. During that time, Dhaka Premier Cricket League which is a limited over tournament was the main cricket competition in the country. Cricket league was played in almost every district town but all were shorter version of the game.

Bangladesh started its maiden first class competition under the name 'National Cricket League' involving six divisional teams (Dhaka, Chittagong, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barisal and Sylhet) Biman Bangladesh Airlines and Dhaka Metropolitan team from 2000-2001 session. A national one day (list A) league also started from the same season. From 2001-2002 season, National Cricket League involves six divisional teams. These six teams play each other home and away once in a league.

Roll of Honor of National Cricket League (First Class)
1999-2000 Chittagong (not first class)
2000-01 Biman Bangladesh Airlines
2001-02 Dhaka
2002-03 Khulna
2003-04 Dhaka
2004-05 Dhaka
2005-06 Rajshahi



Roll of Honor of National Cricket League (List A)
2000-01 Bisman Bangladesh Airlines
2001-02 Sylhet
2002-03 Khulna
2003-04 Chittagong
2004-05 Rajshahi
2005-06 Rajshahi

The domestic cricket standard of Bangladesh is yet to reach the standard of test playing nations. Over the last five years Bangladesh made significant improvements in the domestic cricket infrastructure and cricketing standard. With current rate of progress it is expected that Bangladesh domestic cricket will reach its desired standard within 5-6 years.


Bangladesh domestic season has following major tournaments

- Kai Altech Dhaka Premier Division Twenty20 League
- Kai Altech Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League
- National Cricket League  (First Class)
- National Cricket League  one day (List A)
- Corporate Cricket league

So far, Twenty20 league, Corporate cricket league has been concluded. The first phase of the Dhaka Premier Division cricket league ended yesterday. NCL (National Cricket League) first leg is complete and the second leg will start from end of February.

Summary of events already finished.

National Cricket League 2006-07 (Half season review)
The first leg of the National Cricket League 2006-07 held from 9 November 2006 to 9 December 2006. National selectors declared squads for the divisional teams on November 4. There were few changes for each division from their previous squad for NCL 2005-06 due to emergence of some young cricketers in the national fold. It will again resume in February 2007 after completion of Premier Division Cricket League.

1. Rajshahi Division
Current Standing : 1st (P 5 W 3 L 0 D 2 PTS 22)

Squad : Naeem Islam, Zahirul Islam, Hasanuzzaman, Farhad Hossain, Anisur Rahman, Mushfiqur Rahman, Rezaul Islam, Zunaid Siddeque, Shafaq Al-Jaber, Mohammad Shahajada, Alamgir Kabir, Sumon Saha, Sohrawardi Shuvo, Arif Hossain, Arif Reza, Mohammad Nirala, Mahbub Alam Mustaquim, Rafiqul Islam, Khaled Mashud, Forhad Reza and Mushfiqur Rahim. Coach: Wahidul Gani.

With youngsters contributing Rajshai is well placed after first leg to retain the title. Rajshahi won 3 out of five matches with the two draws came against Khulna in the rain-affected opening round and in the title challenging clash with Dhaka. In case of batting, Naeem Islam is as consistent as previous NCL and is showing his worth, Jahurul Islam continues to impress, and Junaid Siddique batted tremendously well against Khulna with a superb unbeaten hundred to ensure victory. National players from Rajshahi has not yet performed as per expectation, neither Farhad Reza nor Mushfiqur Rahim had a poor run in the first round. Mohammad Shahzada has been the undisputed star of the league so far, while Suhrawadi Shuyvo has provided useful support with his slow-left arm.

Leading run scorer: Naeem Islam (306 runs @ 43.71, 2x50, 1x100), Jahurul Islam (269 runs @89.66, 2x100), Junaid Siddique (252 runs @ 84.00, 1x100, 1x50).

Leading wicket taker: Mohammad Shahzada (31 wickets @ 14.03, 2x5i, 1x10m), Suhrawadi Shuvo (15 wickets @ 13.26, 2x5i), Mushfiqur Rahman (13 wickets @ 25.84, 1x5i).

2. Dhaka Division
Current Standing : 2nd (P 5 W 2 L 1 D 2 PTS 20)

Squad : Al Shahriar, Uttam Kumar, Nadif Chowdhury, Marshal Ayub, Shamsur Rahman, Arafat Sunny, Sajjad Kabir, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mosharaf Hossain, Mohammad Sharif, Talha Jubair, Mohammad Azam, Anwar Hossain Monir, Mohammad Shakil, Zabid Hossain, Javed Omar, Mohammad Ashraful, Mohammad Rafique, Mehrab Hossain Jr, Shahadat Hossain, Anwar Hossain, Rezaul Islam, Mahbubul Alam. Coach: Sarwar Imran.

This year Dhaka is blessed with two brilliant innings from Mohammad Ashraful including 263 against Chittagong which helped them picking early wins. But they could not maintain their form and slumped to defeat against Sylhet in the last round. Their two wins came against Barisal and Chittagong. Masrhall Ayub is showing his brilliance and is a future for Bangladesh cricket. Another SLA Mosharraf Hossain is taking big wickets and Dhaka is well balanced when they are not getting the service of Mohammad Rafiq.

Leading run scorer: Mohammad Ashraful (417 runs @ 83.40, 2x100), Marshall Ayub (353 runs @ 44.12, 1x100, 1x50).

Leading wicket taker: Mohammad Sharif (24 wickets @ 19.70, 2x5i, 1x10m), Mosharraf Hossain (20 wickets @ 19.90, 1x5i), Mohammad Rafique (10 wickets @ 14.6).

3. Chittagong Division
Current Standing : 3rd (P 5 W 0 L 1 D 4 PTS 14)

Squad : Ehsanul Haque, Tamim Iqbal, Nazimuddin, Gazi Salahudiin, Faisal Hossain, Sabbir Khan, Dhiman Ghosh, Nadimuddin Mintu, Tareq Aziz Khan, Gazi Alamgir, Kamrul Islam, Ilias Sunny, Sadid Khan, Ashiqur Rahman, Nafis Iqbal, Aftab Ahmed, Debbroto Paul, Saju Dutta, Raihanuddin Arafat and Mahmudul Hassan. Coach: Minhazul Abedin.

Chittagong made a quiet start in the current NCL. They were frustrated in couple of occasions by weather and once by the mighty innings of 263 by Mohammad Ashraful. From a comfortable position against Barisal when they were 68/5, Arafat Salahuddin and Shahin Hossain batted out the day to frustrate them. Gazi Salahuddin is continuing his run feast and young Tamim Iqbal is showing some signs of consistency. Bowling is indifferent and that's why they failed to win a single match. Sabbir Khan is the work horse for them and taking wickets.

Leading run scorer : Gazi Salahuddin (384 runs @ 42.66, 1x100, 2x50), Faisal Hossain (311 runs @ 44.62, 1x100, 1x50), Tamim Iqbal (286 runs @ 31.77, 3x50), Ehsanul Haque (278 runs @ 30.88, 1x100, 1x50).

Leading wicket taker : Shabbir Khan (29 wickets @ 22.55, 3x5i, 1x10m), Tareq Aziz (13 wickets @ 35.53).

4. Sylhet Division
Current Standing : 4th (P 5 W 1 L 1 D 3 PTS 12)

Squad :Golam Rahman, Imtiaz Hossain, Ejaj Ahmed, Alok Kapali, Golam Mowla, Golam Mabud, Sirajullah Khadem, Mohammad Rana, Ahmed Saqiqur Rahman, Rezaul Haque, Hasibul Hossain, Zakwan Ahmed, Enamul Haque (Jr.), Nazmul Hossain, Nabil Samad, Saif Mahmud, Moniruzzaman, Mitun Ali, Rajin Saleh and Tapash Baisya. Coach: Golam Faruk Suru.

Sylhet started the season with two consecutive draws against Chittagong but failed to cope with Impressive Mohmmad Shahjada against Rajshahi and conceded the match. In the next round sylhet earned their solitary but memorable win against Dhaka with a team performance. Thanks to centuries for Rajin Saleh and Alok Kapali and wickets from very impressive looking Nabil Samad. Rajin Saleh and Alok Kapali are scoring runs to regain their place in the national side while young Imtiaz Hossain is showing some promise. This year Sylhet i witnessing the revolution of Tapash Baisya as an all-rounder.

Leading run scorer : Rajin Saleh (334 runs @ 47.71, 1x100, 2x50), Golam Mabud (322 runs @ 35.77, 1x100, 2x50), Imtiaz Hossain (318 runs @ 31.80, 1x50), Alok Kapali (298 runs @ 33.11, 1x100).

Leading wicket taker : Nabil Samad (17 wickets @ 20.70, 2x5i), Hasibul Hossain (12 wickets @ 32.83), Alok Kapali (11wickets @ 28.81).

5. Khulna Division
Current Standing : 5th (P 5 W 0 L 2 D 3 PTS 10)

Squad : Nazmus Sadat, Sajjadul Hasan, Salauddin Ujjal, Shafiul Alam, Mohammad Selim, Sahgir Hossain, Jamal Uddin, Ziaur Rahman, Dollar Mahmud, Shiplu, Monjurul Islam, Mazhar Uddin, Asadullah Khan, Humayun Kabir, Fahim Muntasir, Sadiq Khan, Nasir Hossain, Manjarul Islam Rana, Tushar Imran, Habibul Bashar, Mashrafee Bin Mortuza, Sakib Al Hasan, Abdur Razzak and Syed Rasel. Coach: Abdul Hadi Ratan.

Khulna is yet to register a win in curent season. National discard and Captain Manjarul Islam Rana is talking with both bat and ball and is the leading run scorer of current NCL. He is well supported by opener Sajjadul Hasan with bat and young Dolar Mahmud with ball. Nazmus Sadat has failed to continue his run feast from previous season which is adding further misery to Khulna.

Leading run scorer : Manjurul Islam Rana (421 runs @ 60.14, 2x100), Sajjadul Hasan (342 runs @ 42.75, 3x50).

Leading wicket taker : Manjurul Islam Rana (15 wickets @ 17.80, 1x5i), Dolar Mahmud (14 wickets @ 16.50, 1x5i), Ziaur Rahman (12 wickets @ 24.00), Sa**** Khan (10 wickets @ 24.60).

6. Barisal Division
Current Standing : 6th (P 5 W 1 L 2 D 2 PTS 10)

Squad : Hannan Sarkar, Imran Ahmed, Nasir Uddin Faruque, Rakibul Hasan, Humayun Kabir, Arman Hossain, Mehdi Hasan, Mohammad Shafen, Ishraq Sonet, Abul Bashar, Sajidul Islam, Arafat Salauddin, Ali Arman, Ahsanullah Hasan, Ariful Haq, Mokhtar Ali, Taposh Ghosh, Lablu Rahman and Shahriar Nafees. Coach: Md. Emdadul Haque.

Barisal is undoubtedly the weakest side of the tournament. Their high point came when they defeated relatively strong Khulna in Dhanmondi Cricket Stadium. Good Allround performance by Ali Arman and solid batting by Arafat Salahuddin ensured the solitary win. Barisal will be fighting this year to avoid the last place.

Leading run scorer : Arafat Salahuddin (353 runs @ 44.12, 1x100, 2x50).

Leading wicket taker : Ali Arman (17 wickets @ 19.29, 1x5i), Sajidul Islam (16 wickets @ 21.68, 1x5i), Ishraq Sonet (11 wickets @ 26.36), Arafat Salahuddin (11 wickets @ 32.81).


Corporate Cricket League 2006


Jubilant Acme players celebrate their first ever GrameenPhone Corporate Cricket League title
Grameen Phone Corporate Cricket League started on 7th October after a series of delay and uncertainicty due to mismanagement from BCB. After losts of hue and cry finally twelve teams played in two groups. Teams are, Group A: Beximco Group, Syfang Fan, Channel F2 Advertising, StarTel, Acme Laboratories and Chittagong Port Authority and Group B: Epyllion Group, Asia Pacific Blossom Hotel, MM Ispahani, Raju Fish Culture, Bangladesh Biman and Partex Group. Due to lack of interest of corporate houses to make quality teams, players suffered in the transfer market which raised eye brows about the future of this league.

Defending Champion Beximco Group, Acme Laboratories, Epyllion Group and Partex Group made it to the semifinal. Beximco group signed Kumar Sanggakkara for the semifinal and final.

In the first semifinal Acme Laboratories eased past Epyllion group by seven wickets. Epyllion Group posted a modest 206 mainly relying on a defiant 88 from Captain Tushar Imran. Sandeep Sharma of Acme took 3 wickets for 16 runs. In reply, Acme reached the target with more than six overs to spare. Couple of fifties from Hannan Sarkar (55) and Habibul Bashar (54*) helped them to reach the target. Second semifinal witnessed another one sided affair when Beximco Group defeated Partex Group by 61 runs. batting first Beximco posted a competitive 252 runs, thanks to a masterful 69 from Kumar Sanggakkara. In reply Partex Group never posed any challenge to the total. A patient 68 from Captain Khaled Mashud only reduced the margin of defeat.

The final was a crunch one in which Acme Laboratories came with an early surprise by signing Srilnakan legend Santh Jayasurya. In the thrilling final Acme Laboratories won the toss and decided to bat first. Acme posted competitive 235 runs. National duo Habibul Bashar (68) and Aftab Ahmed (55) continued good form. Star signing Sanath Jayasurya failed with bat and only scored 14. Nazmul Hasan rattled through the tail and ended with 5/52. In reply Beximco was soon reduced to 109/6 but a responsible second fifty by Srilankan Kumar Sangakkara returned them into the match. A 46 run partnership beteween Mashrafee Mortaza and Abdur Razzak game them the title hope but Acme Laboratories enjoyed the last laugh and the title for the first time. Beximco fell short of just 3 runs.

Throughout the Corporate Cricket League national players showed impressive form with both bat and ball. Young Nadif Chowdhury and Marshall Ayub showed impressive form which resulted in national call up for Nadif Chowdhury.


Kai Altech Premier Division Twety20 league

Players of Mohammedan celebrate after clinching the maiden Kai-Altech Premier Division Twenty20 League

Bangladesh entered into the era of twenty20 cricket with the first ever Premier League Twenty20 league. Kai Altech group sponsored the inaugural tournament to become a part of history. The tournament experienced some hiccup in the beginning due to political unrest and poor quality of white balls. Apart from that the tournament was a huge success as it was full of high profile matches and intense compteitons. Players enjoyed the new form of cricket and returned with impressive figures. The league have drawn more attention due to the participation of national players.

Twelve premier league teams played in two groups. The groups were Group A - Old DOHS Sports Club, Victoria Sporting Club, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, City Club, Kalabagan KC, Partex SC and Group B - Mohammedan Sporting Club, Abahani Limited, Sonargaon Cricketers, Brothers Union, Indira Road KC and Young Pegasus.
old DOHS Sports Club, Mohammedan Sporting Club, Sonargaon Cricketers and Victoria were title contenders right from the beginning.
Here's the summary of the group matches -

Match 1 : Old DOHS, 184-7 Tamim Iqbal 67 (41b, 9x4, 3x6) defeated Partex, 88 by 96 runs

Match 2 : Biman 164-6, Farhad Reza 50 (26), Raqibul Hasan 49 defeated City Club 108 (19.4) by 56 runs

Match 3 : Victoria 157-8 Hasanuzzaman 40 (25b, 3x4, 2x6); Rashidul Islam 5-21 defeated Kalabagan, 97 by 60 runs

Match 4 : Mohammedan 119-7, Aftab Ahmed 30 (3x4) defeated Indira Road 118-8 by 3 wickets

Match 5 : Sonargaon 121-3 Marshall Ayub 53 (23b, 4x4, 5x6) defeated Young Pegasus, 117-9, Mohammad Rafique 3-12 by 7 wickets

Match 6 : Abahani 72-4 defeated Brothers 71 Suhrawadi Shuvo 3-9, Ziaur Rahman 3-12, by 6 wickets

Match 7 : Abahani, 185-5 Nazimuddin 63 (44b 4x4, 4x6), Nazmus Sadat 38 defeated Young Pegasus, 128-7 by 57 runs

Match 8 : Sonargaon 102-1, Ejaj Ahmed 54* defeated Indira Road, Indira Road 101, Mohammad Sharif 3-16 by 9 wickets

Match 9 : Mohammedan, 170-4, Imtiaz Hossain 76 (50b, 6x4, 5x6) defeated Brothers Union, 163-2, Shahriar Hossain 72, Hannan Sarkar 45 by 7 runs

Match 10 : City Club 182-6 Mir Mushtaq 84 (59b, 11x4, 2x6) defeated Partex SC 124-5 Arifur Rehman 46 by 58 runs

Match 11 : Old DOHS 108-3 Mehrab Hossain jnr 60* (6x4, 1x6) defeated Kalabagan 107-7 by 8 wickets

Match 12 : Victoria 128-3 defeated Biman 127-6 Mushfiqur Rahman 58* by 7 wickets

Match 13 : Old DOHS 135-5 Nadif Chowdhury 62* (43b, 4x4, 2x6) defeated City Club 134-9 Gazi Salahuddin 53; Mehrab Hossain jnr 3-18 by 5 wickets

Match 14 : Victoria 180-7, Hasanuzzaman 73* defeated Partex 114-9, Rafiqul 56; Shuvro 3-16 by 66 runs

Match 15 : Biman 115-9 tied with Kalabagan 115-5; Biman won 3-2 in bowl-out

Match 16 : Abahani 113-7 Tushar Imran 61 (53b, 5x4, 1x6) defeated Sonargaon 112, Suhrawadi Shuvo 5-16 by 3 wickets

Match 17 : Mohammedan 164-8, Junaid Siddique 80 (7x4, 1x6) defeated Young Pegasus 103-8, Habibul Bashar 3-12 by 61 runs

Match 18 : Brothers Union 117-3 defeated Indira Road 116, Saiful Islam 4-11 by 7 wickets

Match 19 : Mohammedan 115-9, Aftab Ahmed 66; Mashrafe Mortaza 4-18 defeated Abahani 106-9, Saqibul Hasan 3-17 by 9 runs

Match 20 : Sonargaon 121-6, Alok Kapali 56 defeated Brothers 120-9, Shahriar Hossain 40 by 4 wickets

Match 21 : Young Pegasus 163-8 defeated Indira Road 113-6 by 50 runs

Match 22 : Old DOHS 128-7, Nadif Chowdhury 51, Mushfiqur Rahman 4-38 defeated Biman 127-5, Shahadat Hossain 3-15 by 3 wickets

Match 23 : Victoria 166-8, Golam Mabud 52, Kamrul Islam 3-32 (only hattrick in the Twenty20 league) defeated City Club 136-9 by 30 runs

Match 24: Partex 151-4, Arifur Rahman 46 defeated Kalabagan 147-6, Nahidul Haque 55 by 6 wickets

Match 25: Old DOHS 139-7, Khaled Mahmud 45 defeated Victoria 137-8, Mahmudullah Riyad 64* , Abdur Razzak 4-12 by 3 wickets

Match 26 : City Club 160-5, Gazi Salahuddin 47 defeated Kalabagan 151 by 9 runs

Match 27 : Biman 178-4, Farhad Reza 79 defeated Partex 112-7, Rajin Saleh 43 by 66 runs

Match 28 : Mohammedan 226-4, Junaid Siddique 134 (64) defeated Sonargaon 217-7, Mohammad Ashraful 104 (47), Tapash Baisya 5-29 by 9 runs

Match 29 : Abahani 173-6, Mashrafe Mortaza 65 (4x4, 7x6) defeated Indira Road 83-6, Mashrafe Mortaza 5-5 by 90 runs (best allround performance in Twenty20 league from Mashrafe Mortaza)

Match 30 : Brothers 132-9 defeated Young Pegasus 108 by 24 runs

After a scintillating group phase Mohammedan Sporting Club, old DOHS Sports Club, Abahani Limited and Victoria Sporting Club made it to the semi final. Group match between Mohammedan Sporting Club and Sonargaon Cricketers was the best match of the tournament. 19 yeras old Junaid Siddique played the best inning of the tournament to deny Sonargaon. Mohammad Ashraful's blistery 104 of 47 balls proved inadeqaute.


Junaid Siddique, the dashing left handed opening batsman was the star of the Kai Altech Premeir Twenty20 League 2006

The semi finals were played in the fast bouncy wickets of Mirpur national Stadium. The wicket tested batsmen from all four sides. The lusty batting of the group sound was almost absent in the semifinal and final. In the first semifinal old DOHS faced Abahani Lmited. Batting first Abahani posted a paltry 74, former national captain Khaled Mahmud caused the havoc by taking 4 wickets for only 17 runs. In reply old DOHS wobbled in the middle but finally reached home by losing five wickets. Mohammedan faced Victoria Sporting Club in the second semifinal. Mohammedan easily crushed victoria by 7 wickets. Victoria made 116 in 20 overs, Nasiruddin faruque chipped in 41 runs. In reply Mohammedan reached the target by losing only 3 wickets. Aftab Ahmed blasted an unbeaten 57.

Everyone expected a crunch final match but it was a easy win for Mohammedan Sporting Club to clinch the title of first ever Twenty20 Premier League. Batting first Mohmmedan made an impressive start when their two young openeres Junaid Siddique and Imtiaz Hossain piled 134 runs in just 12.3 overs. After their departure Mohammedan lost their way and finally posted 184/5. old DOHS started their reply in similar fashion with their openers Tamim Iqbal and Mehrab Jnr chipped in for 46 and 33 runs respectively. But after they were out, old DOHS never came close to win the match and finally lost by 24 runs.

Kai Altech Premier Division Cricket League 2007

Tweleve teams are playing for the most competitive one day tournament of Bangladesh domestic cricket.

Ther are

1. Old DOHS (current champion)  2. Sonargaon Cricketers (Current runner-up) 3. Abahani Lmited 4. Mohammedan Sporting Club 5. Victoria Sporting Club. 6. Brothers Union 7. Kalabagn KC 8. City Club 9. Biman 10. Indira Road 11. Young Pegasus 12. Partex SC

Points table completion of first phase

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Here's the final stats after completion of the league phase of the Kai Altech Premier League 2007

I am fully convinced that Al Shahriar has done enough to get a national recall and especially in the WC squad when we are struggling to find a suitable opening partner of SN.

Now, leading wicket takers, incomplete stats (no bowling average) due to non co-operation from TigerCricket (stopped uploading domestic scorecards)

Suhrawardi Shuvo is impressive along with Shahzada and Rezaul Haque. Farhad Reza is missing the limelight and probably sit out.

Now, I will post regular updates and invite members to discuss.

(I hope this thread will not be deleted by the mods. :) )


Edited by Miraz - 11 February 2007 at 1:42pm

Fantastic opening post there, 10/10 for effort.

I'm moving this to the right section.

National Cricket League (First Class) has resumed after 2 months break.

Firs day update

Rajshahi Vs Chittagong
Rajshahi 1st innings: 300 all out in 83 overs (Rabiul 40, Rafiqul 19, Farhad 0, Naeem 1, Anisur 103, Mushfiq 14, Hasanuzzaman 24, Mahbub 55, Saqlain 17, Shafaq 2, Sumon 0, extras 25, Tareq 4-71, Kamrul 1-53, Waskuruni 2-44, Sabbir 2-58, Sunny 1-36).

Chittagong 1st innings: 23-3 in 7 overs (Salahuddin 1, Mahbubul 2, Sunny 11 batting, Nazimuddin 5, Ehsanul 5 batting, extras 4, Shafaq 1-15, Mushfiq 2-4).

Sylhet Vs Barisal
Sylhet 1st innings: 170 all out in 59.3 overs (Rahman 3, Imtiaz 4, Enamul 12, Saif 48, Alok 29, Maola 2, Mabud 16, Rezaul 28, Nazmul 8, Hasibul 6, Nabil 0, extras 14, Sajidul 1-40, Salahuddin 4-40, Arman 2-14).

Barisal 1st innings: 93-5 in 36 overs (Imran 14, Hannan 29, Rakibul 0, Mehdi 13, Shahin 21, Raisul 13 batting, Iftekhar 0 batting, extras 3, Hasibul 1-27, Nazmul 1-9, Enamul 1-11, Nabil 2-19).

Khulna Vs Dhaka
Khulna 1st innings: 104-4 in 43 overs (Imrul 25, Sajjadul 5, Nahidul 43 batting, Monirul 5, Manzarul 15, Asadullah 3 batting, extras 8, Talha 1-32, Mahbubul 1-24, Arafat 1-22, Sharifullah 1-18).


Edited by Miraz - 15 February 2007 at 4:34pm

Brilliant work miraz, I'll definitely be following this

National Cricket League 6th Round, 2nd day update

Promising wicket keeper Dhiman Ghosh is the star of the day. Shafaq Al Zabir and Enamul jr. picked crucial wickets for their team.

Rajshahi Vs Chittagong
Rajshahi: 300 and 95-1 38 overs (Rabiul 50, Rafiqul 41 batting, Farhad 1 batting, extras 3, 1-3);

Chittagong first innings: 231 all out in 66.2 overs (Salahuddin 1, Mahbubul 2, Sunny 53, Nazimuddin 5, Ehsanul 1, Faisal 0, Dhiman 100 n.o., Sabbir 0, Waskuruni 42, Tareq 6, Kamrul 0, extras 21, Shafaq 3-45, Mushfiq 4-36, Farhad 2-23).

Sylhet Vs Barisal
Sylhet: 170 and 142-5 in 58 overs (Rahman 2, Imtiaz 9, Rezaul 39, Alok 41, Saif 10, Mabud 22 batting, Maola 12 batting, extras 7, Salahuddin 2-20, Tariqul 3-47);

Barisal first innings: 175 all out in 73.5 overs (Imran 14, Hannan 29, Rakibul 0, Mehdi 13, Shahin 21, Raisul 18, Iftekhar 0 25, Salahuddin 32 n.o., Arman 3, Tariqul 8, Sajidul 0, extras 12, Hasibul 2-44, Nazmul 2-13, Enamul 4-40, Nabil 2-28).

Khulna Vs Dhaka
Khulna first innings: 182 all out in 77.5 overs (Imrul 25, Sajjadul 5, Nahidul 56, Monirul 5, Manzarul 15, Asadullah 18, Salim 16, Muntasir 24 n.o., Mahmuduzzaman 2, Shiplu 4, Aslam 0, extras 12, Talha 3-55, Mahbubul 3-54, Arafat 2-42, Sharifullah 2-20);

Dhaka 145-3 in 61 overs (Uttam 43, Rashedul 8, Kamrul 17, Shamsur 44 batting, Anwar 26 batting, extras 7, Mahmuduzzaman 1-28, Aslam 1-24, Manzarul 1-14).


Edited by Miraz - 16 February 2007 at 6:09pm

Rajshahi maintained their solo lead in the Ispahani Mirzapore Tea National Cricket League despite all three matches of the sixth round encounters being drawn at different venues Saturday.

With the first innings lead against Chittagong, Rajshahi raised their tally to 28, four points ahead of second-placed Dhaka, who also secured four points by virtue of a first innings lead against Khulna.

Sylhet and Chittagong shared the third position with 16 points each, Khulna were in the fourth position with 14 and Barisal were at the bottom with 12 points.

Result round-up

Rajshahi-Chittagong

Chasing the winning target of 314 by Rajshahi, Chittagong were 116 for nine in 44 overs with Faisal Hossain (28) and Kamrul Islam (0) remaining unbeaten at the close of the final day.

Resuming the fourth day at 95 for one, Rajshahi declared their second innings at 244 for 6, taking an overall 313 runs lead.

Man of the match Anisur Rahman (50) and Mahbub Alam (51 not out) played two significant innings after openers Rabiul Karim (50) and Rafiqul Islam (49) laid the foundation.

In reply, Chittagong were reduced to 26 for four before Ehsanul and Dhiman added 44 runs to the fifth wicket stand. After the departure of Dhiman (26), Chittagong again collapsed to become 105 for nine before Ehsanul and Kamrul played four overs to add only one run to deny Rajshahi's certain victory.

Dhaka-Khulna

Trailing by 120 runs in the first innings against Dhaka, Khulna were 51 runs for one in the second innings with Sazzadul Hasan (20) and Nahidul Haq (28) batting at Khulna Divisional Stadium.

Earlier, Dhaka, resuming the fourth day at 145 for three, added another 157 to finish at 302 for all in 117.4 overs. Shamsur Rahman topscored with 82 while Anwar Hossain made 53 to help Dhaka put up a fighting first innings total.

Barisal-Sylhet

Chasing the winning target of 250 set by Sylhet, Barisal were 215 for seven in 71 overs riding on Rakibul Hasan's 61.

Earlier, Sylhet having started at 142 for five finished 254 for all, taking a 249 runs lead against Barisal, who scored 175 for all in reply to Sylhet's first innings total of 170.

Khaled Masud's return to cricket wasn't that pleasant after his world cup omission. He scored only 4 runs.

RAJSHAHI-SYLHET
Resuming the day on 56-1, Rajshahi lost their second wicket in the third over of the day when pacer Hasibul Hossain removed bowling-hero Forhad Reza. But Naeem Islam joined Rafiqul Islam to steady the innings during the 71-run third wicket stand.

Rafiqul scored 69 off 151 balls with the help of 11 boundaries and his departure brought Anisur Rahman in action to associate a 157-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Naeem who made the team highest 87 off 196 balls that featured 12 fours.
Anisur smashed a 106-ball 70 with nine fours and a six. In his side's good batting display skipper Mashud (4) failed to show up after his much-debated omission from the World Cup squad.

Finally, Shamsur Rahman has started performing. This kid has tremendous potential but got lost in the mix in last couple of years. McInns rated him higher than most other batsmen of his time. He scored 103 in this round after scoring 83 in the last round.

DHAKA-CHITTAGONG
After wicketkeeper Anwar Hossain's effort the Dhaka innings saw another hundred with Shamsur hitting 103 to amass 500 runs in their first innings.

The right-hander's 184-ball 103 that featured nine fours and a 100-ball 69 by Sharifullah helped the hosts to add 200 more runs to their overnight total of 300-3.

Chittagong failed to make a bold reply against a mammoth total as they lost three wickets for 71 runs at stumps.
Nazimuddin was batting on 22 and Ehsanul Haque on 16.
Oh No! Another left arm spinner. Tariqul picked up 8 wickets against Khulna.


BARISAL-KHULNA
Tariqul picked up all eight wickets of the Khulna innings in his long 31-over spell as Barisal were on the verge of a first innings advantage.

Khulna finished the second day's play on 209-8, still 74 runs adrift of Barisal's first innings.

Only opener Imrul Kayes and Manjarul Islam chipped in with significant contributions against the whirl of Tariqul. Imrul made team highest 47 off 120 balls that featured eight boundaries while Manjarul added 41 off 123 balls with the help of six boundaries.
Earlier Barisal were bowled out for 283 after they resumed on their overnight score of 272-9.

Final day of 7th round - update

Chittagong batted throughout the day to ensure an unlikely draw against Dhaka in the seventh round game of the Ispahani Mirzapore Tea 8th National Cricket League at the Fatullah Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Dhaka however bagged four points by virtue of a first innings lead to improve their collection to 28 points, four adrift of table toppers Rajshahi.

The other match was also ended in draw when Khulna finished on 226-5 in their second innings in reply to an improbable victory target of 379 against Barisal at the Khulna Divisional Stadium. But Barisal's first innings advantage awarded them four points to leapfrog Sylhet to secure the fourth place with 16 points.

Chittagong kept third place with 18 points after securing two points from the drawn match while Sylhet and Khulna bagged 14 points each after the seventh round.

DHAKA-CHITTAGONG

The visitors resumed their second essay in a wobbly position of 6-2 on their way to saving the innings defeat. But Nazimuddin joined overnight batsman Nafis Iqbal to almost ensure the match's fate.

Nafis and Nazimuddin added 109 runs for the third wicket stand before Anwar Hossain stumped the former off left-arm spinner Arafat Sunny. Nafis scored 49 runs off 126 balls with the help of seven boundaries.

The departure of Nafis saw another mini collapse as Chittagong lost two more wickets within a run before Ehsanul Haque (63 not out off 104 balls) and Dhiman Ghosh (32) salvaged the party by adding 60 runs in a sixth wicket stand.

Sunny took three wickets giving away 86 runs in 32 overs. Meanwhile, Chittagong trailed by 211 runs in the first essay.

KHULNA-BARISAL

Chasing an improbable target the home team thrived on a 137-run opening partnership by Kamrul Islam and Imrul Kayes to make 226 runs for 5 wickets to settle the issue in a draw.

Kamrul batted patiently to score 49 off 150 balls that featured six fours while Imrul smashed 83 off 103 deliveries with the help of eight fours and three sixes.

Barisal left-arm spinner Tariqul Islam took two wickets in the second innings to finish with a match haul of ten wickets which brought him the man-of-the-match award.

BRIEF SCORES

DHAKA: 500 all out

CHITTAGONG: 289 and 229-6 in 78 overs (overnight 6-2) (Sunny 0, Nafis 49, Tareq 5, Nazim 53, Ehsanul 63 not out, Faisal 0, Dhiman 32, Nadim 14 not out, extras 13; Mahbubul 2-22, Nazmul 1-31, Sunny 3-86).

Result: Match drawn.

BARISAL: 272 and 329-7 dec.

KHULNA: 234 and 226-5 in 82 overs (overnight 2-0) (Kamrul 49, Kayes 83, Nahidul 13 not out, Fahim 30, Manjarul 22, Salim 4, Jamaluddin 15 not out, extras 10; Tariqul 2-73, Raisul 2-8, Ariful 1-28).

Originally posted by slogger72N/O Can you post up a points table miraz, I'm guessing Rajshahi are still top

You are right. Rajshahi is leading the table.

Ispahani Mirzapore Tea National Cricket League 2006/07 Table

			P	W	L	DWF	DTF	DLF	ND	Pts	RpW
1		Rajshahi Division	7	4	0	1	0	1	1	32	31.828
2		Dhaka Division	7	2	1	4	0	0	0	28	33.110
3		Chittagong Division	7	0	1	3	0	3	0	18	27.009
4		Barisal Division	7	1	2	2	0	2	0	18	23.169
5		Khulna Division	7	0	2	2	0	2	1	14	26.563
6		Sylhet Division	7	1	2	0	0	4	0	14	23.195

 

Edited by Miraz - 24 February 2007 at 10:06pm

I can really see Bangladesh as a dominant force to be reckoned with in 5 years time when they find a decent fast bowler.

Chittagong reached a new height in domestic cricket of Bangladesh cricket when they became the first team to cross the 600-run barrier in first class cricket in the country on Tuesday.

The home team declared their first innings for 622-8 on the second day of the four-day match of the 8th National Cricket League at the Chittagong Divisional Stadium after resuming on 362-3.

At the Fatullah Stadium, out-of-favour Khaled Mashud not only continued his poor showing with the bat but also saw Rajshahi struggling against Dhaka in the crucial table-toppers' clash as they finished the day on 201-6 in reply to the home side's 357.

After the first-day's ton galore, Jamaluddin Babu achieved the three-digit figure but his 103-run knock was not good enough for Khulna to take first innings advantage against Sylhet at the Khulna Divisional Stadium.

BRIEF SCORES

Dhaka: First innings 357 all out in 112 overs: (Uttam 11, Rashedul 6, Anwar 105, Shamsur 31, Riyad 48, Sharifullah 1, Sajjad 130, Arafat 12, Rashedul 1, Talha 0, Azim 0 not out , extras 12; Shahjada 2-67, Mushfiqur 2-79, Forhad 5-70, Mahbub 1-36); Rajshahi: First innings 201-6 in 66 overs (Zunaed 53, Raqibul 1, Hasanuzzaman 4, Naim 2, Anisur 48, Mashud 2, Mushfiqur 25 not out, Forhad 39, extras 27; Talha 2-34, Azim 3-53, Sharifullah 1-24).

Chittagong: First innings 622-8dec in 141.5 overs (Salahuddin 165, Nafis 6, Sunny 74, Nazimuddin 92, Ehsanul 44, Faisal 9, Dhiman 81, Palash 88, Sabbir 38 not out, extras 25; Arafat 3-74, Ariful 1-76, Ali Arman 1-102, Humayun 1-63, Tariqul 1-202); Barisal: First innings 156-3 in 39 overs (Imran 75 not out, Hannan 43, Raqibul 11, Nayeem 10, Ali Arman 10 not out, extras 7; Alamgir 1-24, Sabbir 1-27, Ehsanul 1-12).

Sylhet: First innings 284 and second innings 24-0 in 6 overs (Saif 12 not out, Imtiaz 12 not out); Khulna: 254 all out in 94.4 overs (Monirul 56, Hasan 14, Imrul 0, Nahidul 5, Manjarul 9, Jamaluddin 103, Montasir 19, Salim 16, Kabir 5, Mahmood 0, Shiblu 0 not out, extras 27; Sharif 2-53, Kapali 3-48, Saif 1-13, Nabil 4-71).

Sylhet were the only team in the eighth round of the 8th National Cricket League to collect full points as the spinners bowled them to a 56-run victory against Khulna on Thursday.

The other matches -- Dhaka-Rajshahi and Chittagong-Barisal -- ended in draws on the final day of the four-day matches.

Despite their seocnd victory, Sylhet stayed second from bottom in the six-team table but Dhaka, who enjoyed first-innings lead against table-toppers Rajshahi, closed in the gap.

Rajshahi extended their collection to 34 points while Dhaka are two points adrift with Chittagong, after their draw against Barisal, are a distant third (22 points).

Barisal and Khulna are level on 20 points and Khulna on 14.

BRIEF SCORES

Sylhet: 284 and 181.
Khulna: 254 and 155 all out in 70.5 overs (Manirul 1, Imrul 1, Hasan 18, Nahidul 22, Manzarul 23, Jamaluddin 58, Fahim 10, extras 19 Rezaul 2-9, Sharif 1-27, Samad 1-38, Mawla 3-017, Kapali 2-50).

Dhaka: 357 and 319 all out in 120 overs (Uttam 7, Rashedul 28, Anwar 54, Shamsur 36, Riyad 1, Sharifullah 39, Sajjad 91 n.o., Arafat 2, Rashedul 14, Talha 0, Azim 16, extras 31; Shahajada 1-36, Sumon 4-95, Mahbub 2-29, Naim 3-63).
Rajshahi: 292 and 81-1 in 21 overs (Zunaed 31, Rafiqul 23 n.o., Forhad 27 n.o., Talha 1-21).

Chittagong: 622-8dec and 222-3 (Salahuddin 74, Nafees 0, Nazim 100 n.o., Ehsanul 6, Faisal 29 n.o., extras 13, Ariful 1-35, Arman 1-65, Humayun 1-48).
Barisal: 486 all out in 156.2 overs (Imran 177, Hannan 43, Raqibul 11, Nayeem 10, Ali Arman 20, Raisul 0, Arafat 132, Humayun 12, Ariful 18, Shahin 33, tariqul 2 n.o., extras 28, Alamgir 1-53, Ashiqur 1-62, Sabbir 6-157, Ehsanul 1-61, Sunny 1-57, Ehsanul 1-71).

9th round of National Cricket League resumes today.

League leaders Rajshahi, smarting from a near loss to Dhaka in the previous round, will look to consolidate their position when they host lowly Barisal while Khulna visit Chittagong.

Second-placed Dhaka's match against Sylhet starts at the Fatullah Stadium on Monday after the tournament committee rescheduled the fixture.
Rajshahi are top of the table with 34 points, followed by Dhaka (32), Chittagong (22), Sylhet and Barisal (20) and Khulna (14).


Edited by Miraz - 04 March 2007 at 1:01pm

Dhaka make most of their opportunity to level with Rajshahi. After 9th round of 8th National cricket league Dhaka and Rajshahi are jointly leading the table although they enjoy slight advantage in terms of runs scored per wicket.

Although Dhaka's match against Sylhet, which began a day later than the remaining two matches, ended in a draw on the fourth and final day at the Fatullah Stadium, Dhaka picked up four points by virtue of a 20-run first-inning lead.

Dhaka and Rajshahi are now level on 36 points. Chittagong are a distant third with 28 points, followed by Barisal (24) Sylhet (22) and Khulna (14).
It was the first time Rajshahi, the only undefeated team in the six-team fray, had to share the top position after staying ahead throughout the first-class competition.

Brief scores:

Sylhet: 305 and 311-6 declared in 107.2 overs (Imtiaz 36, Rahman 21, Mabud 14, Kapali 104, Mawla 96, Saif 21 n.o., Hasibul 6 n.o., extras 13, Sharif 1-42, Sunny 1-80, Mosharraf 3-75).

Dhaka: 325 and 110-3 in 32 overs (Uttam 9, Rashedul 37, Anwar 33, Shamsur 14 n.o., Kamrul 7 n.o. extras 10, Shirhan 1-20, Kapali 1-30).


Standing after completion of 9th round

Ispahani Mirzapore Tea National Cricket League 2006/07 Table
 

			P	W	L	DWF	DTF	DLF	ND	Pts	RpW
1		Dhaka Division	9	2	1	6	0	0	0	36	33.248
2		Rajshahi Division	9	4	0	1	0	3	1	36	32.814
3		Chittagong Division	9	1	1	4	0	3	0	28	31.210
4		Barisal Division	9	1	2	3	0	3	0	24	25.868
5		Sylhet Division	9	2	2	0	0	5	0	22	24.651
6		Khulna Division	9	0	4	2	0	2	1	14	25.385

Edited by Miraz - 08 March 2007 at 6:29pm

National Cricket League Title Race in Balance

 

The tenth and final round of national cricket league started today. After 9th round Rajshahi and Dhaka are jointly leading the table with 36 points.

 

Current holder Rajshahi in a bid to retain the title are facing third placed Chittagong in the away match. One the other hand, Dhaka has a home tie with the bottom placed Khulna at Fatullah Stadium.

 

The other last round match between Barisal and Sylhet will start on March 17 at the neutral venue Fatullah Stadium.

 

In the opening day both Rajshahi and Dhaka consolidated their position and kept their title dream alive. At Chittagong, Rajshahi finished the day with 325-9 while Dhaka ended restricted visitor Khulna for 286-9.

 

Rajshahi - Chittagong

At the close of the first day of the final round Rajshahi posted 325-9 against host Chittagong at Chittaging divisional stadium.  Naeem Islam and Farhad Reza scored two contrasting fifties to take their total over 300 run mark.  Naeem made a sedate 68 off 127 balls to consolidate the Rajshahi innings after a wobbly start, which saw the visitors tottering at 41-3 by the 16th over. After notable middle order contributions from Anisur Rahman (36), Mushfiqur Rahman (31), Hasanuzzaman (28) and Suhrawardi Shuvo (26), national discard Farhad Reza scored a quick fire 51-ball 55 with five boundaries and four sixes

Saju Datta of Chittaging bagged 4/108  while Waskurunee Palash and Elias Sunny netted  2/14 and 2/43 respectively.

Dhaka-Khulna

At Fatullah Stadium, Khulna opted to bat after winning the toss and posted 286 for 9 at the close of play. Khulna opener Imrul Kayes scored a brilliant 78 runs off 108 deliveries with 11 fours and two sixes.

At the middle of the Khulna innings, they lost six wicket in the space of 94 runs but  tailenedera Fahim (39), Selim (25) and Ziaur (22 not out) frustrated the home attack.

 

Mohammed Azim of Dhaka took 4/53 and Rashedul Islam Sumon grabbed 3/80 dominating in the middle.

 
Brief Scores
Chittagong-Rajshahi
Rajshahi first innings: 325-9 in 90 overs (Naeem Islam 68, Anisur Rahman 36, Mushfiqur Rahman 31, Farhad Reza 55, Arif 28*; Saju Datta 4-108,  Waskuruni Palash 2-14, Elias Sunny 2-43).

Dhaka-Khulna
Khulna first innings: 286-9 in 90 overs (Imrul Kayes 78, Monirul 46, Fahim Muntasir Sumit 39, Zia 22*; Mohammad Azim 4-53, Rashedul Islam Sumon 3-80).