Rajshahi Warriors face Noakhali Express in the 6th match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26. This evening double-header at Sylhet wraps up the opening weekend, with both sides desperate to climb the early points table.
Scheduled for Monday, December 29, 2025, at 6:00 PM local time (6:30 PM IST), the clash unfolds at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet. Fans can catch the action live on platforms like Fancode.
Sylhet’s surface remains chase-friendly, with teams batting second winning 12 of the last 15 T20s due to consistent bounce and shorter boundaries aiding big hits later in the evening. Expect sunny conditions with temperatures around 27°C dropping to 20°C, minimal rain chance, and light winds under 10 km/h.
Warriors sit on two points from a win and a loss, while Express languish at the bottom with back-to-back defeats—making this a must-win for the newcomers to avoid an early slump. A victory here boosts Warriors’ momentum ahead of tougher fixtures and hands Express their first scalp in BPL debut.
Rajshahi stunned Sylhet Titans with an eight-wicket chase powered by skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto’s 101, but faltered against Dhaka Capitals, managing just 132 before a five-wicket loss. Noakhali crumbled to 109 chasing 175 in their opener against Chattogram Royals, then fell on the last ball to Sylhet despite a gritty fightback.
Head-to-Head
As BPL newcomers, Noakhali Express have no prior meetings with Rajshahi Warriors, marking their first-ever clash. Warriors boast a strong historical record in similar matchups against lower-table sides, often dominating with batting depth.
Match Details
- Match: Rajshahi Warriors vs Noakhali Express
- Date: December 29, 2025
- Time: 5:00 PM 12:00 PM GMT / 6:00 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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Live Streaming Info:
T Sports will be live: RJW vs NOE
Live Score Info:
Rajshahi Warriors vs Noakhali Express
Probable XIs
Rajshahi Warriors Probable XI: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Tanzid Hasan, Pathum Nissanka, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Sahibzada Farhan, Jimmy Neesham, Mohammad Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Sandeep Lamichhane, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Binura Fernando.
Noakhali Express Probable XI: Maaz Sadaqat, Habibur Rahman, Shykat Ali (c), Sabbir Hossain, Haider Ali, Mohammad Saifuddin, Tanvir Islam, Abu Hider, Ziaur Rahman, Mukidul Islam, Nahid Rana.
Team Analysis: Rajshahi Warriors
Strengths shine through a star-studded top order and versatile all-rounders like Jimmy Neesham and Hussain Talat, with Shanto’s form anchoring chases. Weaknesses surface in low-scoring defenses, as seen posting 132 recently, but spin options like Sandeep Lamichhane add bite. Recent eight-wicket win highlights their chase prowess.
Team Analysis: Noakhali Express
Express rely on middle-order fight from Shykat Ali, Sabbir Hossain, and Haider Ali, but top-order collapses—openers often ducking early—expose frail batting. Bowling shows promise in patches but lacks penetration, hammered for big totals already. Two losses underline urgent need for consistency in their debut campaign.
Prediction
Rajshahi Warriors hold the edge with better form, superior squad depth, and chase mastery at Sylhet, poised to win by 20-25 runs or 6 wickets