Sylhet, Dec 23, (V7N) - Rangpur Division and Dhaka Metro are set to compete in the final of the inaugural National Cricket League (NCL) T20 in Sylhet on Tuesday.

Dhaka Metro has been the favorite, winning all eight of their matches in the tournament. On the other hand, Rangpur reached the final by winning five out of their seven games.

Dhaka Metro's standout batter has been Mohammad Naim, who scored over 300 runs, including three half-centuries. Their bowling attack, led by Rakibul Hasan, Arafat Al Islam, and Abu Hider Roney, has been strong. Rakibul has taken 14 wickets, while Al Islam and Abu Hider have both claimed 12 wickets.

Rangpur's key player has been Akbar Ali, who scored over 200 runs, including two half-centuries. Tanbir Hayder also provided strong support with 191 runs. In the bowling department, Alauddin Babu has been outstanding, taking 16 wickets—second in the tournament behind Ahmed Sharif from Chattogram, who has taken 17 wickets.

The NCL T20, featuring all teams from the National Cricket League, is the first-ever T20 edition of the tournament. The event serves as match practice for players ahead of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), the country's premier T20 competition.

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