Chattogram Royals vs Rajshahi Warriors: BPL 2025-26 Final The Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26 reaches its climax with Chattogram Royals facing Rajshahi Warriors in the final at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on January 23, 2026. This night match starts at 6:00 PM local time (6:30 PM IST), pitting two resilient sides against each other for the title.
Expect a slow, spin-friendly pitch at Mirpur where batting gets tougher later, favoring scores around 150-160 as par in the first innings. Weather looks clear with temperatures of 22-25°C, low rain chance, and moderate humidity for an uninterrupted contest.
Both teams eye BPL glory after strong playoff runs—Chattogram secured direct entry by beating Rajshahi by six wickets in Qualifier 1, while Rajshahi bounced back with a 12-run win over Sylhet Titans in Qualifier 2. This decider tests momentum, with Chattogram topping the league stage at six wins from 10, and Rajshahi showing grit.
Chattogram Royals boast consistency, dominating Qualifier 1 by chasing 134 with key knocks from Mirza Baig (45) and Mohammad Naim (30), backed by tight bowling from Mahedi Hasan. Rajshahi Warriors faltered in that loss (133 all out) but posted 165/9 in Qualifier 2, powered by Tanzid Hasan and James Neesham, with Binura Fernando’s 4-19 sealing victory.
Head-to-Head
In three meetings this season, Chattogram Royals lead 2-1, including the Qualifier 1 win and another league clash; Rajshahi took one. No full historical tally beyond season, but recent edge to Royals heightens stakes.
Match Details
- Match: Chattogram Royals vs Rajshahi Warriors, Final
- Date: January 23, 2025
- Time: 05:00 PM
- Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
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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Team Analysis: Chattogram Royals
Chattogram’s disciplined bowling—led by Mahedi Hasan, Shoriful Islam, and Tanvir Islam—controls middle overs on slow tracks, their clear roles shining in playoffs. Batting relies on Naim’s patience (252 runs last 10) and Baig’s anchors, but middle-order inconsistency from Hasan Nawaz and Asif Ali could hurt if top falls early. Momentum from Mirpur win fuels confidence.
Team Analysis: Rajshahi Warriors
Rajshahi’s deep batting with Sahibzada Farhan, Tanzid (226 runs last 10), Kane Williamson’s stability, Najmul Hossain Shanto (344 runs), and Mushfiqur Rahim offers balance, boosted by Neesham’s finishing. Bowling mixes Binura Fernando’s strikes, Tanzim Hasan Sakib’s new ball threat, and spin control, though Qualifier 1 exposed middle-over leaks. Qualifier 2 resilience highlights big-match steel.
Probable Playing XI
Rajshahi Warriors: Sahibzada Farhan, Tanzid Hasan, Kane Williamson, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), James Neesham, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, SM Meherob, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Md Rubel, Binura Fernando.
Chattogram Royals: Mirza Baig, Mohammad Naim, Hasan Nawaz, Asif Ali, Mahedi Hasan (C), Aamer Jamal, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Tanvir Islam, Shoriful Islam, Mukidul Islam, Zahiduzzaman (WK)
Key Talking Points
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Rajshahi’s batting depth vs Chattogram’s bowling discipline on spin-friendly Mirpur.
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Playoff momentum: Royals’ direct path vs Warriors’ comeback grit.
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Standouts like Shanto, Williamson, Naim, and Fernando under lights.
Prediction
Rajshahi Warriors hold a slight edge with superior batting resources and recent recovery, likely handling Mirpur’s challenges better to win a tight final by 5-10 runs or 4-6 wickets.