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Toss Winner - Rajshahi Division won the toss and choose to bowl first
Chattogram Division won by 30 runs
In their previous contest last season, Chattogram secured a four-run win over Rajshahi.
Back Chattogram Division as the winners of this game.
| Tournament: | National Cricket League T20, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet, Bangladesh |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
The 12th game of the National Cricket League T20 2025 sees Rajshahi Division take on Chattogram Division at Sylhet. Each team has begun the competition on a positive note and will be eager to build on that form. Chattogram’s squad looks more complete and balanced, tilting the scales marginally in their favor for this matchup.
RAJD
172/2 in 16.1 10.64
NCLT20 2025
Rajshahi Division beat Khulna Division by 8 wickets
171/7 in 20.0 8.55
60/3 in 5.0 12
NCLT20 2025
Dhaka Metropolis beat Rajshahi Division by 7 wickets
61/3 in 4.3 13.56
155/8 in 20.0 7.75
181/8 in 20.0 9.05
143/3 in 15.1 9.43
140/10 in 19.1 7.3
CHAD
185/6 in 20.0 9.25
186/2 in 16.5 11.05
158/8 in 20.0 7.9
141/9 in 20.0 7.05
129/6 in 20.0 6.45
132/5 in 18.5 7.01
182/7 in 20.0 9.1
185/5 in 20.0 9.25
Rajshahi Division have begun their campaign on steady ground, taking one win and one defeat to occupy fourth place on the table. Their latest match was a statement, chasing down 172 against Khulna Division in only 16.1 overs to seal an 8-wicket victory.
Habibur Rahman was the standout performer, blasting 94 from 45 deliveries to set the tone of the chase. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto anchored the innings at the other end, finishing unbeaten on 65 from 39 balls.
Their batting order has plenty of stability, with Shanto and Habibur backed up by Sabbir Hossain and Sabbir Rahman in the middle. Both of them are capable of adding 30 runs or more regularly, which gives the side much-needed depth.
Shafiqul Islam has been the most effective in the attack, taking three wickets across two matches despite conceding at 11 per over. Nahid Rana and Taijul Islam are strike options who can break partnerships, while Nihaduzzaman has also made his mark with two wickets at 6.66. This attack has looked disciplined and will test opposition lineups.
Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Habibur Rahman, Sabbir Hossain, Pritom Kumar (wk), Sabbir Rahman, Taijul Islam, Shafiqul Islam, Nihaduzzaman, Golam Kibria, Nahid Rana, SM Meherob
Habibur Sohan, Sabbir Hossain, Sabbir Rahman, Golam Kibria, SM Meherob, Pritom Kumar, Asaduzzaman Payel, Nihaduzzaman, Mohor Sheikh, Taijul Islam, Nahid Rana, Najmul Hossain Shanto
Chattogram entered this season on the back of last year’s success and started confidently, brushing aside Dhaka Metropolis by eight wickets in their only match so far. Mahmudul Hasan Joy smashed 71 from 37 balls while Shahadat Hossain played an unbeaten 64 off 36, helping the side chase down 186 with nearly three overs to spare.
Others in the lineup didn’t get much of a chance in that first outing, but the depth in their batting is clear. Skipper Yasir Ali brings international know-how and has been one of their best contributors in the previous edition, finishing as the second-highest scorer for Chattogram in that campaign.
Support will also be expected from Shahadat and Nayeem Hasan, both capable of adding handy 20 to 30 runs through the middle phase to steady the innings if needed.
The bowling has plenty of teeth as well. Ahmed Sharif is leading the charge, fresh off a strong season in which he took 17 wickets in eight matches. Md Rubel and Nayeem Hasan also chipped in last time with three wickets between them, and their inclusion ensures variety and depth across the attack.
Mominul Haque, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shahadat Hossain, Yasir Ali (c), Nayeem Hasan, Irfan Sukkur (wk), Shykat Ali, Hasan Murad, Ahmed Sharif, Hasan Mahmud, Md Rubel
Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, Yasir Ali, Irfan Sukkur, Ashraful Hasan Rohan, Nayeem Hasan, Shahadat Hossain, Shykat Ali, Hasan Murad, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Hasan Mahmud, Rubel Hossain
The pitch at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is dry and sluggish, which will allow slower bowlers to dictate terms. Batters will enjoy batting early on, but as the surface offers turn and grip, they’ll have to pick their shots carefully. Fast bowlers might get a bit of help in the morning with some swing, but spinners will trouble batters for most of the match.
Sylhet’s weather will be hot with cloud cover, but the game is expected to proceed without interruption.
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
High Turn
The top score at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in last season’s National Cricket League T20 was Dhaka Division’s 207 for 4 while chasing against Sylhet Division. However, most matches produced totals between 150 and 170 runs. In this game, a score of about 160 to 170 is likely to create considerable pressure on the side chasing.
The last two games played at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in the National Cricket League T20 were won by the chasing side. This shows that batting second might be more advantageous here.
Rajshahi Division and Chattogram Division have both made a solid start to the new season of the National Cricket League T20 and are looking in good shape. This should be a close contest as both teams are well-balanced. That said, Chattogram look just a little bit stronger overall and are our picks for the winners of this game.
Back Chattogram Division as the winners of this game.
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