Dhaka Capitals face Rajshahi Warriors in the third match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26 season, a crucial early clash that sets the tone for both sides’ campaigns at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
Dhaka Capitals vs Rajshahi Warriors, 3rd Match, Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26 takes place on Saturday, December 27, 2025, starting at 1:00 PM local time (12:30 PM IST). The venue is Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet, Bangladesh.
The Sylhet pitch favors batting early but slows down later, assisting spinners and making captains lean toward batting first—teams chasing have won more often historically. Expect sunny conditions with temperatures around 24-27°C and no rain, ideal for uninterrupted T20 action.
This opener for Dhaka Capitals carries high stakes after their dismal last season, where they lost the first six games and finished with just three wins from 12. Rajshahi Warriors, fresh off a dominant eight-wicket chase of 191 against Sylhet Titans in their tournament debut, ride strong momentum with Najmul Hossain Shanto’s century lighting up the flat Sylhet deck. Key talking points include Dhaka’s need to fire with the bat against Rajshahi’s spin-heavy attack and whether Warriors’ top-order firepower can extend their perfect start.
Head-to-Head
Dhaka Capitals and Rajshahi Warriors meet for the first time in BPL history, with no prior matches, wins, or results between them.
Match Details
- Match: Dhaka Capitals vs Rajshahi Warriors
- Date: December 27, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM / 9:00 AM GMT / 3:00 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
BPL Live streaming info
The 2025–26 Bangladesh Premier League (BPL 2026), the 12th season of this professional T20 cricket league organized by the Bangladesh Cricket Board, starts today on December 26, 2025, and runs until the final on January 23, 2026.
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Dhaka Capitals vs Rajshahi Warriors
Team Analysis
Dhaka Capitals
Dhaka’s strength lies in explosive openers and all-round depth, but their weakness shows in inconsistent bowling from last season’s struggles. Mohammad Mithun leads a side boosted by Alex Hales’ power-hitting and Imad Wasim’s spin, yet they must overcome early collapses. Recent form remains untested this season, but players like Taskin Ahmed offer pace menace.
Rajshahi Warriors
Rajshahi boast a balanced unit with top-order solidity from Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Shanto, plus Mushfiqur Rahim’s finishing nous—their recent chase highlighted Sandeep Lamichhane and Binura Fernando’s control. Weaknesses could emerge if middle-order pressure mounts, but recent momentum from beating Sylhet gives them edge in conditions they know.
Probable XIs
Probable XI: Alex Hales, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Saif Hassan, Mohammad Mithun (c), Shamim Hossain, Dasun Shanaka, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Taijul Islam, Maruf Mridha
Probable XI: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Sahibzada Farhan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Yasir Ali, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, SM Meherob, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, Binura Fernando, Sandeep Lamichhane
Prediction
Rajshahi Warriors hold the upper hand with their recent win, spin suitability to the pitch, and superior squad balance over Dhaka’s unproven lineup. Expect Warriors to chase down a par total comfortably on this surface.