Rangpur Riders take on Chattogram Royals in the 5th match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26 season. This clash at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium promises early fireworks as both sides aim to build momentum in the tournament’s opening week.
The game is set for Monday, December 29, 2025, starting at 1:00 PM local time (12:30 PM IST). Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet hosts this encounter, with live streaming available on Fancode.
Sylhet’s pitch typically favors chasing teams, with 12 of 15 recent T20s won by the side batting second, offering decent batting conditions but average help for both pace and spin. Weather forecasts mild daytime temperatures around 29°C, dropping to 18°C at night, with low rain risk, moderate humidity near 69%, and light winds up to 9 km/h.
Both teams enter with one win apiece—Royals crushing Noakhali Express by 65 runs in their opener, while Riders carry strong pre-season form from reaching the Global Super League final. This early matchup sets the tone for playoff positioning in a competitive BPL, testing squad depth amid the Royals’ recent ownership shift to BCB.
Chattogram Royals kicked off with a dominant display, powered by Mirza Baig’s 80 off 69 and tight spin from Tanvir Islam and skipper Mahedi Hasan. Rangpur Riders, fresh off Global Super League success, boast firepower but face their first real BPL test here.
Head-to-Head
Rangpur Riders hold a commanding edge, winning 7 of the last 8 meetings against Chattogram’s predecessors, including a recent 33-run victory batting first. Overall in T20s, Riders lead with superior averages when batting second (143.6 vs Royals’ 169).
Match Details
- Match: Sylhet Titans vs Noakhali Express
- Date: December 29, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM
- 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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Live Streaming Info:
T Sports will be live: CHR vs RAR
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Probable XIs
Rangpur Riders Probable XI: Litton Das, Dawid Malan, Kyle Mayers, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mahedi Hasan (c), Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Rakibul Hasan.
Chattogram Royals Probable XI: Mirza Baig, Mohammad Naim, Mahfijul Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mahedi Hasan (c), Abu Hider, Ziaur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Masood Gurbaz (wk), Tanvir Islam, Mukidul Islam.
Team Analysis: Rangpur Riders
Riders’ strength lies in a balanced overseas core like Dawid Malan, Kyle Mayers, and Mustafizur Rahman, paired with Litton Das’s finishing, making them explosive in chases. Weaknesses emerge if top-order fails, exposing middle-order inexperience, though their pre-season momentum suggests resilience. Mahedi Hasan looms as a key all-round threat with a 122 T20 strike rate.
Team Analysis: Chattogram Royals
Royals excel in spin-heavy attacks, as seen in their opener, with Mahedi Hasan and Tanvir Islam stifling opponents, backed by Baig’s anchoring. Vulnerabilities show in pace bowling depth and batting beyond the top four, but fresh BCB backing adds stability. Momentum from their 65-run win fuels confidence.
Prediction
Rangpur Riders edge it on head-to-head dominance, superior squad depth, and chase-friendly conditions at Sylhet, likely winning by 15-20 runs if batting second.