DHAKA, Nov 15, 2025 (BSS)—Pacer Robiul Haque starred in with five-wicket haul on Day 1 of the 27th National Cricket League (NCL) fourth round game between Barishal and Rangpur at Shaheed Chandu Stadium in Bogra today.

The pacer claimed 5-25 as Rangpur wrapped up Barishal for just 196 runs in the first innings. But despite his effort Rangpur failed to establish its full dominance as they were reduced to 43-2 at stumps.

Fazle Mahmud battled lonely for Barishal to hit 80 off 133, an innings laced with 13 boundaries. The second-best was Salman Emon’s 27. 

No.8 batter Shamsul Islam Anik made 23 to edge the side closer to 200-run mark.

Fast bowler Mukidul Islam Mugdho complemented Robiul with 3-46 while Nobin Islam and Rishad Hossain took one wicket apiece.

In reply, Rangpur lost two openers—Abdullah Al Mamun (12) and Jahid Javed (2) in quick succession with the scoreboard reading just 25-2. Nobin Islam was batting on 21 and Naeem Islam on 6 to see off the day without further damage.