Khulna Division — Rajshahi Division: 484:619, National Cricket League

Match Report

Rajshahi Division secured a victory over Houlton Division with a score of 619 to 484 in the National Cricket League on 10 October 2026. The result places the visitors in a stronger position than their table standing suggested. By then, they had already faced Barisal Division and Chittagong in previous fixtures.

Houlton Division enter the standings at the top after their opening match. They had defeated Barisal Division 426 to 291 on 3 October, but this time the batting lineup struggled to maintain momentum. The visitors brought a different intensity to the crease.

The recent form of both sides told a different story. Rajshahi Division had posted 588 against Chittagong on the same date as Houlton's win, showing they can score freely. Their previous results included a narrow 144 to 143 win over Rangpur Division and a heavy 17 to 140 defeat to Barisal. Houlton's record before this match was mixed, with losses to Rangpur, Chittagong and Sylhet, though they had beaten Dhaka 186 to 169.

Standings after the match:

• Houlton Division remain in 1st place with 9 points from 1 game
• Rajshahi Division move up from 5th place, now with 2 points and 1 game played

The total of 1103 runs across both innings speaks to the batting-friendly conditions. One mistake ends it in this format, and Houlton Division could not capitalise on every opportunity. Rajshahi Division made the difference when it mattered most.