Khulna Division has firmly taken control of the National Cricket League (NCL) title race following the conclusion of the sixth round. By drawing a high-scoring encounter against Dhaka Division, they maintained their top position with 31 points. A simple draw in the final round will now be enough to secure a record-breaking eighth league title for Khulna, a feat they have not achieved since the 2019-20 season.
In the match against Dhaka held in Rajshahi, the game ended in a stalemate as both sides finished their first innings at exactly 513 runs. Sheikh Parvez Rahman contributed 46 runs on the final day, while Dhaka responded in their second innings with Anisul Islam scoring 76 and Ashiqur Rahman adding 51. While Khulna stays at the summit with 31 points from three wins and three draws, Dhaka has dropped out of title contention with 19 points, sitting behind Chittagong, who currently hold 23 points.
Elsewhere, Mime Mosaddeq played a crucial role for Rangpur in their match against Chittagong, scoring 145 runs off 317 balls to prevent an innings defeat. His partnership of 114 runs with Shihab James—who scored 52—was vital for his side. Notably, Mosaddeq has now scored over fifty runs in each of his six matches this season, bringing his total tally to 727 runs. The match also saw Abdullah Al Mamun become the third Bangladeshi batsman in first-class history to be dismissed for obstructing the field, following in the footsteps of Mushfiqur Rahim and Marshal Ayub.
In Bogra, Sylhet secured a dominant 297-run victory over Rajshahi, moving to third place with 22 points. Chasing a target of 463, Rajshahi collapsed for 165, with Meherob Hossain top-scoring at 91. Sylhet’s left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed was instrumental, claiming 5 wickets for 72 runs; this performance marked his 15th five-wicket haul in first-class cricket and the third ten-wicket match of his career.
Finally, Mymensingh celebrated their first win of the campaign by defeating Barisal. Despite a maiden first-class century from young opener Jawad Abrar, who scored 108 off 244 balls, and 52 runs from Mohammad Abdullah, Barisal could not overcome the deficit. Mymensingh chased down a meager target of 27 runs, moving to 17 points and fifth place in the standings, leaving Barisal at the bottom of the table with only 4 points.
