2017–18 National Cricket League
Dates | 15 September 2017 (2017-09-15) – 23 December 2017 (2017-12-23) |
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Administrator(s) | Bangladesh Cricket Board |
Cricket format | First-class |
Tournament format(s) | Double round-robin |
Champions | Khulna Division (6th title) |
Participants | 8 |
Matches | 24 |
Most runs | Anamul Haque (619) |
Most wickets | Farhad Reza (21) Nihaduzzaman (21) |
← 2016–17 2018–19 → |
The 2017–18 National Cricket League was the nineteenth edition of the National Cricket League, a first-class cricket competition that was held in Bangladesh. The tournament started on 15 September 2017, with eight teams placed into two tiers.[1] The top team in Tier 2 were promoted to Tier 1 for the next season, with the bottom team in Tier 1 relegated to Tier 2.[2] Khulna Division were the defending champions.[3]
There was a two-month break in the tournament, starting in mid-October, while the Bangladesh Premier League took place.[4] Rajshahi Division were promoted to Tier 1 before the final round of fixtures were played.[5] Khulna Division retained their title when they beat Dhaka Division by an innings and 49 runs in their final match.[6] Dhaka Division were also relegated to Tier 2 for the next season.
Fixtures
Tier 1
Points table
Team[7] | Pld | W | L | D | A | Pts |
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Khulna Division | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 25 |
Rangpur Division | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
Barisal Division | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 10 |
Dhaka Division | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 10 |
- 2017–18 Champions
- Bottom placed team relegated to Tier 2 for 2018–19 National Cricket League.
15–18 September 2017 Scorecard |
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- Dhaka Division won the toss and elected to bat.
- No play was possible on days 1, 3 and 4 due to rain and a wet outfield.
- Rafsan Al Mahmud and Tanvir Islam (Barisal Division) both made their first-class debuts.
15–18 September 2017 Scorecard |
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Match drawn Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium, Khulna Umpires: Nadir Shah and Sharfuddoula Player of the match: Anamul Haque (Khulna Division) |
- Khulna Division won the toss and elected to field.
- Ashikuzzaman (Khulna Division) made his first-class debut.
- Anamul Haque (Khulna Division) scored his maiden double-century in first-class cricket.[8]
22–25 September 2017 Scorecard |
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- Rangpur Division won the toss and elected to bat.
- No play was possible on days 1 and 2 due to rain.
- Sabuj Barman (Dhaka Division) made his first-class debut.
22–25 September 2017 Scorecard |
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Khulna Division won by 239 runs Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium, Khulna Umpires: Mozahiduzzaman and Tanvir Ahmed Player of the match: Mahedi Hasan (Khulna Division) |
29 September–2 October 2017 Scorecard |
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- Rangpur Division won the toss and elected to bat.
- No play was possible on days 1, 2 and 4 due to rain.
- Mim Mosaddeak (Rangpur Division) made his first-class debut.
29 September–2 October 2017 Scorecard |
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- Dhaka Division won the toss and elected to bat.
6–9 October 2017 Scorecard |
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Match drawn Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium, Khulna Umpires: Masudur Rahman and Tanvir Ahmed Player of the match: Nuruzzaman (Barisal Division) |
- Dhaka Division won the toss and elected to bat.
6–9 October 2017 Scorecard |
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Match drawn Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium, Rajshahi Umpires: Anisur Rahman and Nadir Shah Player of the match: Jahid Javed (Rangpur Division) |
- Rangpur Division won the toss and elected to field.
13–16 October 2017 Scorecard |
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Match drawn Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium, Khulna Umpires: Anisur Rahman and Imran Parvez Player of the match: Naeem Islam (Rangpur Division) |
- Rangpur Division won the toss and elected to bat.
- Robiul Haque (Rangpur Division) made his first-class debut.
13–16 October 2017 Scorecard |
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Match drawn Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium, Rajshahi Umpires: Moniruzzaman and Nadir Shah Player of the match: Ziaur Rahman (Khulna Division) |
- Khulna Division won the toss and elected to bat.
20–23 December 2017 Scorecard |
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Match drawn Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium, Rajshahi Umpires: Morshed Ali Khan and Nadir Shah Player of the match: Nasir Hossain (Rangpur Division) |
- Barisal Division won the toss and elected to bat.
- Linkon Dey (Barisal Division) made his first-class debut.
20–23 December 2017 Scorecard |
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Khulna Division won by an innings and 49 runs Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan Ground, Savar Umpires: Anisur Rahman and Masudur Rahman Player of the match: Mehedi Hasan (Khulna Division) |
- Khulna Division won the toss and elected to field.
Tier 2
Points table
Team[7] | Pld | W | L | D | A | Pts |
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Rajshahi Division | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 25 |
Sylhet Division | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12 |
Dhaka Metropolis | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
Chittagong Division | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
- Top placed team promoted to Tier 1 for 2018–19 National Cricket League.
15–18 September 2017 Scorecard |
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Match drawn Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong Umpires: Anisur Rahman and Masudur Rahman Player of the match: Nihaduzzaman (Dhaka Metropolis) |
- Dhaka Metropolis won the toss and elected to bat.
- Nabiul Islam Nayeem (Dhaka Metropolis), Shakhawat Hossain, Shamim Hossain and Sabbir (Chittagong Division) all made their first-class debuts.
15–18 September 2017 Scorecard |
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Rajshahi Division won by 6 wickets Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium, Rajshahi Umpires: Morshed Ali Khan and Tanvir Ahmed Player of the match: Sayem Alam (Sylhet Division) |
- Rajshahi Division won the toss and elected to field.
- Jakir Hossain and Shoriful Islam (Rajshahi Division) both made their first-class debuts.
22–25 September 2017 Scorecard |
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1/0 (1 over) Imrul Karim 1* (2) |
Match drawn Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium, Rajshahi Umpires: Akteruzzaman and Shafiuddin Ahmed Player of the match: Yasir Ali (Chittagong Division) |
- Rajshahi Division won the toss and elected to field.
- Imrul Karim (Chittagong Division) made his first-class debut.
29 September–2 October 2017 Scorecard |
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Match drawn Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium, Khulna Umpires: Gazi Sohel and Masudur Rahman Player of the match: Marshall Ayub (Dhaka Metropolis) |
- Dhaka Metropolis won the toss and elected to field.
6–9 October 2017 Scorecard |
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Match drawn Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong Umpires: Akteruzzaman and Mahfuzur Rahman Player of the match: Mohammad Ashraful (Chittagong Division) |
- Dhaka Metropolis won the toss and elected to bat.
- Sadikur Rahman and Wahidul Alam (Chittagong Division) both made their first-class debuts.
6–9 October 2017 Scorecard |
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221 (72.3 overs) Abul Hasan 60 (96) Delwar Hossain 4/72 (24 overs) | ||
Match drawn Shaheed Chandu Stadium, Bogra Umpires: Mozahiduzzaman and Sohrab Hossain Player of the match: Mizanur Rahman (Rajshahi Division) |
- Rajshahi Division won the toss and elected to field.
- No play was possible on days 1 and 2 due to rain.
- Sabbir Hossain (Rajshahi Division) made his first-class debut.
13–16 October 2017 Scorecard |
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Sylhet Division won by 190 runs Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong Umpires: Manjurul Islam and Shyful Islam Player of the match: Enamul Haque (Sylhet Division) |
- Sylhet Division won the toss and elected to bat.
13–16 October 2017 Scorecard |
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Rajshahi Division won by an innings and 13 runs Shaheed Chandu Stadium, Bogra Umpires: Shafiuddin Ahmed and Sohrab Hossain Player of the match: Delwar Hossain (Rajshahi Division) |
- Rajshahi Division won the toss and elected to field.
- Towhid Hridoy (Rajshahi Division) and Hasan Mahmud (Chittagong Division) both made their first-class debuts.
20–23 December 2017 Scorecard |
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Match drawn Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong Umpires: Gazi Sohel and Tanvir Ahmed Player of the match: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Rajshahi Division) |
- Rajshahi Division won the toss and elected to field.
- Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mizanur Rahman (Rajshahi Division) made the highest opening partnership in a domestic first-class match in Bangladesh (341 runs).[11]
20–23 December 2017 Scorecard |
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215 (67.4 overs) Yasir Ali 81 (136) Abul Hasan 3/34 (11 overs) | ||
Match drawn Sylhet District Stadium, Sylhet Umpires: Moniruzzaman and Shafiuddin Ahmed Player of the match: Rajin Saleh (Sylhet Division) |
- Sylhet Division won the toss and elected to field.
References
- ^ "Competition the mantra as NCL set for Sept 15 start". Daily Star. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
- ^ "National Cricket League fixture announced". Bangladesh Cricket Board. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
- ^ "Khulna retain NCL Tier-1 title with crushing win". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ^ "Tigers back to business". The Daily Star. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ "NCL set to resume". The Daily Star. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ "Mehidy, Anamul and Mahedi star as Khulna claim hat-trick of NCL titles". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- ^ a b "2017–18 National Cricket League Points table". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
- ^ "Anamul, Ashraful sparkle in rain-hit matches". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
- ^ a b c "Mahedi, Tushar centuries set up big win for Khulna Division". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
- ^ "Khulna survive scare; Sylhet suffer another abandonment". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- ^ "Nazmul, Mizanur craft record stand". The Daily Star (Bangladesh). Retrieved 23 December 2017.
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