Rajshahi Division defeated Rangpur by four wickets on Saturday in the National Cricket League T20 after Shakhir Hossain Shuvro scored an unbeaten half-century, and Nihaduzzaman delivered a late surge to overcome Abu Hasim's 4 for 7 bowling performance. Rangpur posted 143 runs after Iqbal Hosen contributed 50 off 45 balls, while skipper Akbar Ali added 28 off 20, and Sabbir Hossain claimed 3 for 23 for Rajshahi.
Rajshahi collapsed to 29 for 5 before Sabbir Rahman's 35 off 35, and Shakhir established a 74-run partnership to stabilize the innings. Shakhir finished with 52 off 42 balls, and Nihaduzzaman added 27 off 14 to complete the chase. Both teams hold five points from six matches, with Rangpur placing fifth on net run rate, and Rajshahi sitting sixth.
Rajshahi collapsed to 29 for 5 before Sabbir Rahman's 35 off 35, and Shakhir established a 74-run partnership to stabilize the innings. Shakhir finished with 52 off 42 balls, and Nihaduzzaman added 27 off 14 to complete the chase. Both teams hold five points from six matches, with Rangpur placing fifth on net run rate, and Rajshahi sitting sixth.
