Rangpur Riders take on Rajshahi Warriors in the 10th match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26. Scheduled for Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 12:30 PM local time (5:30 PM IST), the clash unfolds at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet.
The Sylhet pitch favors chasing teams, with 12 of the last 15 T20s won by sides batting second, offering decent batting early but slowing down for spinners later. Weather looks cloudy with temperatures around 34°C, 51% humidity, light winds, and a 28% chance of precipitation, keeping conditions playable but potentially sticky.
Both teams eye early momentum in a packed BPL schedule, with Rangpur aiming to build on their strong start and Rajshahi looking to reclaim top spot after a mid-phase stumble. A win here boosts playoff positioning in this competitive group stage.
Rangpur Riders kicked off with a convincing seven-wicket chase against Chattogram Royals, defending a low total comfortably. Rajshahi Warriors top the table with two wins from three outings—a dominant eight-wicket chase over Sylhet Titans powered by Najmul Hossain Shanto’s 101*, plus a victory against Noakhali Express, despite a loss to Dhaka Capitals—showing solid net run rate of +0.194.
Head-to-Head
No prior meetings exist, as Rajshahi Warriors enter their debut BPL season, making this a fresh rivalry with zero wins each from last five (or any) encounters.
Match Details
- Match: Rangpur Riders vs Rajshahi Warriors
- Date: January 01, 2026
- Time: 05:00 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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Rangpur Riders Analysis
Rangpur’s strength lies in explosive batting depth and overseas firepower, though their late-season collapses last year highlight bowling fragility under pressure. Key players like Nurul Hasan (captain and keeper) and finishers such as Khushdil Shah anchor the middle order, while Nahid Rana leads the pace attack.
Probable XI: Dawid Malan, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Khushdil Shah, Mahmudullah, Nurul Hasan (c) (wk), Faheem Ashraf, Sufiyan Muqeem, Aliss Al Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana.
Rajshahi Warriors Analysis
Rajshahi boast batting resilience led by Shanto’s form and Mushfiqur Rahim’s experience, paired with balanced bowling from Mohammad Nawaz and Ripon Mondol. Weaknesses emerge in chasing big totals post their Dhaka loss, but early dominance signals momentum.
Probable XI: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), key opener TBD, all-round support, Mohammad Nawaz, Ripon Mondol, and pace unit.
Key Talking Points
Watch for Rangpur’s chase mastery clashing with Rajshahi’s top-order solidity on a spinner-friendly Sylhet deck. Shanto’s form versus Rangpur’s middle-order muscle could decide if dew aids the second innings.
Prediction
Rangpur Riders edge it by a narrow margin, leveraging superior squad depth and chasing prowess on this venue, despite Rajshahi’s hot start.