Chattogram Royals vs Rajshahi Warriors Prediction & Match Preview – BPL 2025-26

Chattogram Royals and Rajshahi Warriors meet once more at Mirpur in the Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26. Chattogram arrive after a six-wicket win over Rajshahi in Qualifier 1. Having chosen to bowl, they kept Rajshahi to 133, with captain Mahedi Hasan taking 2 for 20 and Shoriful Islam and Aamer Jamal striking at key moments.

In the chase Mirza Baig anchored with 45 off 47 balls and Mohammad Naim added support. Wickets fell in the middle overs, but Mahedi finished it off with an unbeaten 19 from 9 balls, with three balls to spare.

Rajshahi responded well. In Qualifier 2, again at Mirpur, they beat Sylhet Titans by 12 runs after posting 165 for 9, built on Kane Williamson’s composed 45 and a 26-ball 44 from James Neesham at the death. Sylhet lost early wickets, and while Parvez Hossain Emon and Sam Billings tried to rebuild, Rajshahi kept taking wickets. Binura Fernando’s 4 for 19 was the key spell as Sylhet ended on 153 for 8. Rajshahi will lean on Najmul Hossain Shanto’s side’s batting depth and Fernando’s momentum, while Chattogram will trust their disciplined bowlers and a top order led by Naim and Baig.

Probable playing XI

Pitch report

Mirpur generally gives true bounce that suits strokeplay and partnerships. Seamers get a little early movement that fades quickly, the surface flattens in the middle overs and spinners gain some grip later. Totals of 160–180 are typically competitive here, and dew often helps the side chasing at night.

Weather

Around 7:30 pm local time on 23 January, Dhaka should be calm and favourable for cricket with temperatures of about 19–21°C and clear to partly cloudy skies. Humidity is moderate, a light breeze is possible and there is no significant rain threat.

Expected scores

• 1st innings: 160–170
• 2nd innings: 150–165

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