Chattogram Royals take on Noakhali Express in the 25th match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26 season. This clash at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur carries big stakes for the Royals’ playoff push.
The game kicks off on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 5:30 PM IST (7:00 PM local Bangladesh time). Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka, hosts the action, with live streaming available on Fancode.
Mirpur’s pitch offers a flat surface with good bounce, favoring batsmen right from the start, though pacers might snag early swing and spinners could grip later as it wears. Small boundaries make it a high-scoring venue in T20s. Expect clear conditions on match day with average temperatures around 25-28°C, low humidity, and minimal wind—ideal for uninterrupted cricket.
Chattogram Royals sit second on the points table with 10 points from seven games and a stellar +0.898 net run rate, needing a win to lock in playoffs amid tight competition from Sylhet Titans. Noakhali Express, bottom with four points from eight outings and a poor -1.101 run rate, eye an upset after back-to-back wins to spoil the Royals’ run.
Royals boast strong momentum with form reading WWLWW, including back-to-back triumphs after a solid Sylhet stint where they won five of seven. Noakhali have sparked late with LLLWW, grabbing two straight victories after a dismal start of six losses.
Head-to-Head
The sides have met just once before in BPL 2025-26, on December 26, 2025, when Royals crushed Express by 65 runs defending 174/6. Overall: 1 match played, Chattogram Royals 1 win, Noakhali Express 0 wins, no ties or no-results; last five meetings N/A due to limited history.
Match Details
- Match: Chattogram Royals vs Noakhali Express
- Date: January 15, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, 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
Royals thrive on explosive batting led by Adam Rossington (258 runs) and Mohammad Naim, backed by all-round firepower from Mahedi Hasan and Aamer Jamal (10 wickets). Their bowling, spearheaded by Shoriful Islam, Tanvir Islam, and Abu Hider Rony, has been dominant lately, though occasional middle-order wobbles expose a weakness against spin. Recent wins highlight their depth and momentum heading into Mirpur.
Team Analysis: Noakhali Express
Express rely on Mahidul Islam Ankon’s runs up top, with Soumya Sarkar and Hassan Eisakhil providing stability, but inconsistent top-order collapses remain a glaring flaw. Pacers Hasan Mahmud and Mehedi Hasan Rana lead the attack, bolstered by Mohammad Nabi’s experience, yet poor run rate shows fielding and death bowling lapses. Those recent two wins signal growing confidence.
Probable XIs
Probable XI: Mohammad Naim, Adam Rossington (wk), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Hasan Nawaz, Asif Ali, Mahedi Hasan (c), Aamer Jamal, Shadman Islam, Abu Hider Rony, Tanvir Islam, Shoriful Islam
Probable XI: Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Soumya Sarkar, Habibur Rahman Sohan, Hassan Eisakhil, Jaker Ali (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Haider Ali (c), Mehedi Hasan Rana, Hasan Mahmud, Abu Jayed, Ihsanullah
Prediction
Royals’ superior form, head-to-head edge, and batting depth on a batsman-friendly Mirpur pitch give them the nod to win comfortably, likely chasing down a par total or defending 170-plus against Express’s fragile lineup.