Rajshahi: The second edition of the NCL T20 tournament is set to kick-start tomorrow (Sunday). The tournament will be held in three venues-Rajshahi, Bogura, and Sylhet-with the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium hosting the final on October 3. The seven divisions of the country and Dhaka Metro will take part in the tournament for the coveted trophy. Rajshahi will take on Dhaka Metro at Rajshahi Stadium while Sylhet will face off against Rangpur at Bogura Stadium on September 14 to kick off the tournament.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Rajshahi and Bogura will host the tournament simultaneously until September 19. After that, the remaining matches, including the playoffs and final, will take place at two venues in Sylhet-Outer Stadium and Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The tournament is preserved only for the local players to help them hone their T20 skills. The first edition of the tournament, which was held in just one city in Sylhet, was a success and met the expectations of the BCB.
Rangpur became champions of the inaugural edition, defeating Dhaka Metro by five wickets in the final at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The trophy of the tournament was unveiled at the Bogra Stadium today. Sylhet captain Zakir Hasan, Dhaka Metropolis captain Mahidul Islam Ankon, Barishal's Salman Hossain Emon, and Rangpur skipper Akbar Ali were present during the program.