National Cricket League Twenty20
Bangladeshi Cricket Tournament
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The National Cricket League Twenty20 is a Twenty20 Cricket competition element of the National Cricket League.[1] The tournament is organised by the Bangladesh Cricket Board.[2] The eight teams representing eight of the divisions of Bangladesh.[3]
| Countries | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Bangladesh Cricket Board |
| First edition | 2010 |
| Latest edition | 2024–25 |
| Next edition | 2025–26 |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Current champion | Rangpur Division (1st title) |
 2025–26 | |
Background
The National Cricket League Twenty20 aims to foster the growth of domestic T20 cricket in Bangladesh, providing a platform for young and emerging cricketers to showcase their talent. The tournament, which follows a round-robin format leading to knockout stages, has drawn significant attention from local fans and stakeholders, looking forward to seeing future stars of Bangladesh cricket. In addition to its role in the national selection process, the NCL T20 has also garnered interest from various franchise leagues, positioning it as an essential part of the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) strategy to build a strong T20 ecosystem in the country. The competition is seen as a critical component in developing Bangladesh's readiness for international T20 tournaments such as the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.[4]
Teams
Eight teams were participated in the tournament. The teams are listed below.
- Barisal Division
- Chittagong Division
- Dhaka Division
- Khulna Division
- Mymensingh Division
- Rajshahi Division
- Rangpur Division
- Sylhet Division
Defunct team: Dhaka Metropolis
Venues
- All matches are scheduled to be played across these three venues.
| Rajshahi | Bogura | Sylhet |
|---|---|---|
| Shaheed Qamaruzzaman Stadium | Shaheed Chandu Stadium | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium |
| Capacity: 15,000 | Capacity: 18,000 | Capacity: 18,500 |
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