Sylhet Titans face Dhaka Capitals in the 9th match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26. Scheduled for Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet, the game starts at 1:00 PM local time (12:30 PM IST).
The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium pitch offers a balanced surface, typically favoring batsmen early but assisting bowlers later with some turn and bounce for spinners. Weather on January 1 looks mild with temperatures around 24°C, low rain chances, and high humidity, setting up a full match without major interruptions.
Both teams sit mid-table after two games, making this clash vital for early momentum in a tight BPL standings race. Sylhet Titans, captained by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, need consistency to climb from fifth place, while Dhaka Capitals aim to build on their strong start under Mohammad Mithun. A win here could propel either side toward playoff contention amid a packed schedule.
Sylhet Titans kicked off with an eight-wicket loss to Rajshahi Warriors but scraped a thrilling one-wicket victory over Noakhali Express, chasing 144 in a last-ball finish. Dhaka Capitals impressed with a five-wicket win against Rajshahi Warriors, though their next game against Rangpur Riders was postponed due to national mourning. Sylhet’s mixed results highlight batting fragility, while Dhaka shows composure in chases.
Head-to-Head
These are brand-new franchises in BPL 2025-26, so no prior meetings exist—total matches played: 0, wins: Sylhet Titans 0, Dhaka Capitals 0. This debut encounter adds intrigue, with no historical edge for either side.
Match Details
- Match: Sylhet Titans vs Dhaka Capitals
- Date: January 01, 2026
- 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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Sylhet Titans Analysis
Sylhet’s strength lies in their all-round depth, with Parvez Hossain Emon leading the batting charge and bowlers like Khaled Ahmed and Saim Ayub stepping up early. Weaknesses show in inconsistent top-order collapses, as seen in their opener defeat. Key players include captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz for spin and leadership, plus overseas stars like Mohammad Amir for death bowling.
Probable XI: Saim Ayub, Rony Talukdar, Zakir Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon (wk), Afif Hossain, Ethan Brookes, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Nasum Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, Khaled Ahmed, Salman Irshad
Dhaka Capitals Analysis
Dhaka boasts a solid middle order and pace attack, with Imad Wasim’s all-round skills (recent three-wicket haul) and Salman Mirza’s fiery seam proving decisive. Their weakness is untested depth beyond the top six, but recent chase showed resilience. Standouts like Mohammad Mithun (captain-wicketkeeper), Usman Khan, and Taskin Ahmed bring experience and firepower.
Probable XI: Saif Hassan, Sabbir Rahman, Usman Khan, Mohammad Mithun (c & wk), Nasir Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Saifuddin, Abdullah Al Mamun, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Salman Mirza
Prediction
Dhaka Capitals hold a slight edge with better momentum from their win and versatile bowling suiting the balanced Sylhet pitch. Expect a close contest, but Dhaka wins by 4-6 wickets chasing a par total around 160.