DHAKA, Oct 11, 2025 (BSS)-In a bid to seal their second straight trophy, 
Rangpur Division will take on Khulna Division in the final of second edition 
of NCL T20 tournament at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium tomorrow 
(Sunday).

Rangpur won the trophy in the inaugural season of NCL T20 tournament last 
year but this year, they faced a stiff competition, which at one phase, put 
their ambition in limbo.

They showed great composure in the last part of the group phase matches, to 
finally seal the playoffs as the fourth team.

However, they beat Dhaka Division by one wicket, holding their never in 
thrilling contest in the Eliminator game before facing another tough battle 
from Chattogram in the Qualifier-2 game. However, this time too, they came on 
top, securing a four-wicket victory over Chattogram to finally seal the final 
place.

Khulna's journey was straightforward. They secured 11 points in seven 
matches, same with Chattogram but remained at second position, based on net 
run rate. 

They played the Qualifier-1 game against Chattogram and won that by four 
wickets to move to the final at first shot.

Chattogram which came into the playoffs as group phase leader lost both 
knockout matches to be ruled out of the tournament.

Unlike Chattogram, Rangpur won two knockout matches by showing the composure 
in the crunch moment, which gave them further boost in the final against 
Khulna.

"We have gained the momentum in right time. Hopefully we'll carry the 
momentum into the final and won our second straight trophy," Rangpur skipper 
Akbar Ali told the reporters today at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.

"Although it's a final, it's another game but with great significance. We'll 
come up with proper game plan, like what we did in the past matches. And no 
doubt we'll give our best."