The first round of the National Cricket League ended on a dull note due to rain having played foul over the four days, with all the four matches ending in draws.

On another note, Mohammad Ashraful, the formerly suspended national cricketer who returned to domestic cricket by playing in this round, couldn't get on the field since rain washed out the last three days of the game between Dhaka and Dhaka Metro, the team which he represented.

The only match that provided glimpses of a possible result was the one between Chittagong and Rangpur that took place at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.

With around 45 to 50 overs left, Rangpur were set a target of 265 by Chittagong after the port city side were bundled out for 251 in 66.5 overs. Sohrawadi Shuvo was the wrecker-in-chief with a five-wicket haul.

Rangpur pursued the target with full intent with Mahmudul Hasan and Ariful Haque scoring quick half-centuries. While Mahmudul scored an 89-ball 85 including two sixes and four fours, Ariful hit 63 off 50 balls, with his innings featuring two sixes and nine fours.

However, bad light stopped play at 5:30 pm and Rangpur had to settle for a draw, 41 runs adrift with five wickets in hand.

The game between Khulna and Barisal at the Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium in Khulna was also affected by rain. The final day started at 1:30 pm. For a win, Khulna needed to bundle Barisal out as soon as possible and minimise the lead. However, Barisal held on and reached stumps at 248 for eight. They finished the day nine runs ahead.

SCORES IN BRIEF

BARISAL: 261 and 248 for 8 (Nafees 72; Miraz 2-52) v

KHULNA: 424

Result: Match drawn

RAJSHAHI: 199 and 120 for 4 (Myshukur 42, Hamidul 32 not out; Ebadat 2-12) v

SYLHET: 175 all out in 56 overs (Ruman 44; Forhad 3-46, Muktar 3-52)

Result: Match drawn

CHITTAGONG: 368 and 251 all out in 66.5 overs (Mominul 62, Mahbubul 56; Sohrawadi 5-50) v

RANGPUR: 355 and 224 for 5 (Mahmudul 85, Ariful 63; Yasir 2-48, Tasamul 2-58)

Result: Match drawn

DHAKA METRO: 47 for 2 v Dhaka

Result: Match drawn