Rangpur consign Chattogram to first defeat in NCL T20 | Sports

DHAKA, Oct 3, 2025 (BSS)-Chattogram Division tasted its first defeat in theongoing NCL T20 tournament when defending champions Rangpur downed them byfive wickets in a low-scoring match at Sylhet International Cricket Stadiumtoday. Being sent to bat first, Chattogram managed to put up a meager 138-7, despitea valiant effort from Irfan Shukkur who was unbeaten on 64 off 46, afterhitting seven fours and three sixes. Irfan was the instrumental in Chattogram's innings as they lost wickets atregular interval, courtesy to carnage by Abdul Gaffar Saqlain who claimed 3-21 to lead Rangpur's bowling. Captain Yasir Ali was the other notable scorer of Chattogram with 22. Rangpur also struggled in the crease before reaching 141-5 for their secondvictory in the tournament in 18...