# 2017–18 National Cricket League

The 2017–18 National Cricket League was the nineteenth edition of the National Cricket League, a first-class cricket competition that was held in Bangladesh. The tournament started on 15 September 2017, with eight teams placed into two tiers. The top team in Tier 2 were promoted to Tier 1 for the next season, with the bottom team in Tier 1 relegated to Tier 2. Khulna Division were the defending champions.
There was a two-month break in the tournament, starting in mid-October, while the Bangladesh Premier League took place. Rajshahi Division were promoted to Tier 1 before the final round of fixtures were played. Khulna Division retained their title when they beat Dhaka Division by an innings and 49 runs in their final match. Dhaka Division were also relegated to Tier 2 for the next season.

## Fixtures
### Tier 1

Points table
| Team | Pld | W | L | D | A | Pts |
| Khulna Division | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 25 |
| Rangpur Division | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
| Barisal Division | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 10 |
| Dhaka Division | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 10 |
* 2017–18 Champions
* Bottom placed team relegated to Tier 2 for 2018–19 National Cricket League.
* 15–18 September 2017 Scorecard
* Match drawn Sheikh Kamal International Stadium, Cox's Bazar Umpires: Gazi Sohel and Mahfuzur Rahman
* Dhaka Division won the toss and elected to bat.
* No play was possible on days 1, 3 and 4 due to rain and a wet outfield.
* Rafsan Al Mahmud and Tanvir Islam (Barisal Division) both made their first-class debuts.
* 15–18 September 2017 Scorecard
* Match drawn Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium, Khulna Umpires: Nadir Shah and Sharfuddoula Player of the match: Anamul Haque (Khulna Division)
* Khulna Division won the toss and elected to field.
* Ashikuzzaman (Khulna Division) made his first-class debut.
* Anamul Haque (Khulna Division) scored his maiden double-century in first-class cricket.
* 22–25 September 2017 Scorecard
* Match drawn Shaheed Chandu Stadium, Bogra Umpires: Mahfuzur Rahman and Nadir Shah
* Rangpur Division won the toss and elected to bat.
* No play was possible on days 1 and 2 due to rain.
* Sabuj Barman (Dhaka Division) made his first-class debut.
* 22–25 September 2017 Scorecard
* Khulna Division won by 239 runs Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium, Khulna Umpires: Mozahiduzzaman and Tanvir Ahmed Player of the match: Mahedi Hasan (Khulna Division)
* Khulna Division won the toss and elected to bat.
* Moinul Islam (Khulna Division) made his first-class debut.
* Abdur Razzak (Khulna Division) took his 25th five-wicket haul in first-class cricket.
* Nuruzzaman (Barisal Division) scored his maiden first-class century.
* 29 September–2 October 2017 Scorecard
* Match drawn Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium, Rajshahi Umpires: Anisur Rahman and Mahfuzur Rahman
* Rangpur Division won the toss and elected to bat.
* No play was possible on days 1, 2 and 4 due to rain.
* Mim Mosaddeak (Rangpur Division) made his first-class debut.
* 29 September–2 October 2017 Scorecard
* Match drawn Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong Umpires: Nadir Shah and Sharfuddoula
* Dhaka Division won the toss and elected to bat.
* 6–9 October 2017 Scorecard
* Match drawn Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium, Khulna Umpires: Masudur Rahman and Tanvir Ahmed Player of the match: Nuruzzaman (Barisal Division)
* Dhaka Division won the toss and elected to bat.
* 6–9 October 2017 Scorecard
* Match drawn Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium, Rajshahi Umpires: Anisur Rahman and Nadir Shah Player of the match: Jahid Javed (Rangpur Division)
* Rangpur Division won the toss and elected to field.
* 13–16 October 2017 Scorecard
* Match drawn Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium, Khulna Umpires: Anisur Rahman and Imran Parvez Player of the match: Naeem Islam (Rangpur Division)
* Rangpur Division won the toss and elected to bat.
* Robiul Haque (Rangpur Division) made his first-class debut.
* 13–16 October 2017 Scorecard
* Match drawn Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium, Rajshahi Umpires: Moniruzzaman and Nadir Shah Player of the match: Ziaur Rahman (Khulna Division)
* Khulna Division won the toss and elected to bat.
* 20–23 December 2017 Scorecard
* Match drawn Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium, Rajshahi Umpires: Morshed Ali Khan and Nadir Shah Player of the match: Nasir Hossain (Rangpur Division)
* Barisal Division won the toss and elected to bat.
* Linkon Dey (Barisal Division) made his first-class debut.
* 20–23 December 2017 Scorecard
* Khulna Division won by an innings and 49 runs Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan Ground, Savar Umpires: Anisur Rahman and Masudur Rahman Player of the match: Mehedi Hasan (Khulna Division)
* Khulna Division won the toss and elected to field.

### Tier 2

Points table
| Team | Pld | W | L | D | A | Pts |
| Rajshahi Division | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 25 |
| Sylhet Division | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| Dhaka Metropolis | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| Chittagong Division | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
* Top placed team promoted to Tier 1 for 2018–19 National Cricket League.
* 15–18 September 2017 Scorecard
* Match drawn Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong Umpires: Anisur Rahman and Masudur Rahman Player of the match: Nihaduzzaman (Dhaka Metropolis)
* Dhaka Metropolis won the toss and elected to bat.
* Nabiul Islam Nayeem (Dhaka Metropolis), Shakhawat Hossain, Shamim Hossain and Sabbir (Chittagong Division) all made their first-class debuts.
* 15–18 September 2017 Scorecard
* Rajshahi Division won by 6 wickets Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium, Rajshahi Umpires: Morshed Ali Khan and Tanvir Ahmed Player of the match: Sayem Alam (Sylhet Division)
* Rajshahi Division won the toss and elected to field.
* Jakir Hossain and Shoriful Islam (Rajshahi Division) both made their first-class debuts.
* 22–25 September 2017 Scorecard
* Match abandoned Sheikh Kamal International Stadium, Cox's Bazar Umpires: Gazi Sohel and Moniruzzaman
* No toss.
* No play was possible due to rain.
* 22–25 September 2017 Scorecard
* Match drawn Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium, Rajshahi Umpires: Akteruzzaman and Shafiuddin Ahmed Player of the match: Yasir Ali (Chittagong Division)
* Rajshahi Division won the toss and elected to field.
* Imrul Karim (Chittagong Division) made his first-class debut.
* 29 September–2 October 2017 Scorecard
* Match drawn Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium, Khulna Umpires: Gazi Sohel and Masudur Rahman Player of the match: Marshall Ayub (Dhaka Metropolis)
* Dhaka Metropolis won the toss and elected to field.
* 29 September–2 October 2017 Scorecard
* Match abandoned Shaheed Chandu Stadium, Bogra Umpires: Imran Parvez and Tanvir Ahmed
* No toss.
* No play was possible due to rain.
* 6–9 October 2017 Scorecard
* Match drawn Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong Umpires: Akteruzzaman and Mahfuzur Rahman Player of the match: Mohammad Ashraful (Chittagong Division)
* Dhaka Metropolis won the toss and elected to bat.
* Sadikur Rahman and Wahidul Alam (Chittagong Division) both made their first-class debuts.
* 6–9 October 2017 Scorecard
* Match drawn Shaheed Chandu Stadium, Bogra Umpires: Mozahiduzzaman and Sohrab Hossain Player of the match: Mizanur Rahman (Rajshahi Division)
* Rajshahi Division won the toss and elected to field.
* No play was possible on days 1 and 2 due to rain.
* Sabbir Hossain (Rajshahi Division) made his first-class debut.
* 13–16 October 2017 Scorecard
* Sylhet Division won by 190 runs Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong Umpires: Manjurul Islam and Shyful Islam Player of the match: Enamul Haque (Sylhet Division)
* Sylhet Division won the toss and elected to bat.
* 13–16 October 2017 Scorecard
* Rajshahi Division won by an innings and 13 runs Shaheed Chandu Stadium, Bogra Umpires: Shafiuddin Ahmed and Sohrab Hossain Player of the match: Delwar Hossain (Rajshahi Division)
* Rajshahi Division won the toss and elected to field.
* Towhid Hridoy (Rajshahi Division) and Hasan Mahmud (Chittagong Division) both made their first-class debuts.
* 20–23 December 2017 Scorecard
* Match drawn Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong Umpires: Gazi Sohel and Tanvir Ahmed Player of the match: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Rajshahi Division)
* Rajshahi Division won the toss and elected to field.
* Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mizanur Rahman (Rajshahi Division) made the highest opening partnership in a domestic first-class match in Bangladesh (341 runs).
* 20–23 December 2017 Scorecard
* Match drawn Sylhet District Stadium, Sylhet Umpires: Moniruzzaman and Shafiuddin Ahmed Player of the match: Rajin Saleh (Sylhet Division)
* Sylhet Division won the toss and elected to field.