1999–2000 Bangladeshi cricket season

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The 1999–2000 cricket season in Bangladesh saw the introduction of the National Cricket League, although it did not have first-class status until the 2000–01 season. Internationally, the country hosted tours by the West Indies, England A and Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).

International tours[]

In October 1999, West Indies led by Brian Lara played a single first-class match against the Bangladesh national team, which was drawn. The teams also played a two-match series of Limited Overs Internationals (LOI) which West Indies won 2–0.

In October and November, an England A team visited Bangladesh en route to New Zealand and played five matches. Two of these were first-class matches, both being drawn, and one was a List A limited overs match, all three against the national team. England A won the limited overs match by 5 wickets.

In January 2000, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) toured the country to play five matches including one first-class against the national team. This was drawn.

Bangladesh in their matches against the touring teams were captained by Aminul Islam.

National Cricket League launched[]

The National Cricket League was launched with six teams taking part, each representing one of the country's administrative divisions. The teams were:

The championship was won by Chittagong, who won seven of their ten matches played.[1]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "National Cricket League 1999–2000 Points Table". CricketArchive. Retrieved 1 July 2016.

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