Chittagong Franchise Cricket League Kicks Off
Organized by Sportingfy Events, the Chittagong Franchise T20 Cricket League commenced yesterday at the Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Sagorika, featuring six competing teams. The participating squads are Bakalia Ogrosor Boys Club, Raihan Sports, Ambiya Sports, NHT Sports, Brothers Union, and Bengal Stars Club. BCB Director and Tournament Committee Chairman Sirajuddin Md. Alamgir officially inaugurated the tournament. On the opening day, Bengal Stars Cricket Club and Ambiya Sports made a victorious start to their respective campaigns.
Opting to bat first, Bengal Stars posted a formidable total of 174 runs for the loss of five wickets, powered by fifty-plus knocks from openers Arshadul Muntasir (58) and Rakibul (57), along with Mukim’s 32. In response, Brothers Union were bundled out for 107 runs in 16.3 overs. Bengal Stars’ Arshadul Muntasir was named Man of the Match for his stellar performance. In the day’s second fixture, NHT Sports were bowled out for 127 runs in 19.4 overs. Ambiya Sports chased down the target comfortably, reaching 131 runs with six wickets to spare.
With local cricket leagues in Chittagong remaining inactive for a prolonged period, both emerging and experienced players were left without match practice. This tournament is expected to play a crucial role in revitalising the regional talent pipeline while enhancing players’ match fitness and serving as a platform to discover new talent. A total of nine group-stage matches will be played at the Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium, with the top teams advancing to the semifinals and final.
