Rangpur solidified their top spot on the NCL T20 points table with a commanding 7-wicket win over Barishal, maintaining their unbeaten streak. Meanwhile, Chattogram edged past Rajshahi in a high-scoring thriller, securing a 4-run victory thanks to standout performances from Irfan Sukkur and Mominul Haque.

Rangpur showcased their dominance with another resounding win, defeating Barishal by 7 wickets in a one-sided affair. Barishal, batting first, struggled against Rangpur’s disciplined bowling attack and were bowled out for just 108 in 19.2 overs.

Iftikhar Hossain Ifti was the lone warrior for Barishal, scoring 25 off 31 balls. Rangpur’s Alauddin Babu was the star with the ball, claiming 4 wickets. Mukidul Islam and Abdul Gaffar Saqlain chipped in with two wickets each to dismantle Barishal’s batting lineup.

In reply, Rangpur overcame an early setback as opener Tanbir Hayder fell cheaply. However, Rizwan Chowdhury steadied the chase with a composed 53 off 44 balls, featuring five sixes and two fours. Abdullah Al Mamun (21*) and skipper Akbar Ali (16*) sealed the victory with 13 balls to spare, keeping Rangpur’s flawless record intact.

In one of the most exciting matches of the tournament, Chattogram defeated Rajshahi by 4 runs in a nail-biting encounter. Batting first, Chattogram posted a daunting 198/7 in their 20 overs, led by explosive knocks from Mominul Haque and Irfan Sukkur.

Known for his Test-match prowess, Mominul dazzled with a quickfire 52 off 36 balls, smashing five fours and three sixes. Irfan Sukkur was the standout performer, scoring a blistering 54 off 29 balls, while Shahadat Hossain Dipu contributed a late cameo with 35 off just 15 deliveries. Rajshahi’s Sabbir Hossain impressed with the ball, picking up three wickets.

Chasing 199, Rajshahi got off to a shaky start as Najmul Hossain Shanto fell for just 4. However, Habibur Rahman Sohan powered the innings with 39 off 20 balls. The chase was kept alive by a remarkable 102-run partnership between Towhid Hridoy and Mushfiqur Rahim.

Mushfiqur scored a fluent 46 off 31 balls, while Hridoy anchored the innings with 69 off 50 deliveries. Despite their valiant efforts, Rajshahi fell just short, finishing at 194/6. Chattogram’s bowlers Ahmed Sharif (3 wickets) and Nayeem Hasan (2 wickets) held their nerve in the death overs to seal the win.