Dhaka Capitals vs Noakhali Express Prediction & Match Preview – BPL 15th Match

This BPL 2025-26 fixture brings together two sides near the foot of the table. Dhaka Capitals have just one win from four matches and sit second from bottom, while Noakhali Express are rooted at the bottom after four straight defeats, the latest a heavy six-wicket loss to Sylhet Titans in which they were dismissed for 61.

Dhaka’s brightest batter has been Shamim Hossain with 113 runs from four innings. Mohammad Mithun has given the order stability with 76 runs at a strike rate of 125, and Sabbir Rahman has made 65 at 144. Imad Wasim has four wickets at an economy under five, Salman Mirza and Mohammad Saifuddin have shared six, and Taskin Ahmed adds extra pace.

Noakhali’s Mahidul Islam Ankon has 113 runs at a strike rate of 97, captain Haider Ali has 66, and Jaker Ali and Shykat Ali can produce quick cameos, though the batting as a whole has struggled to accelerate. Hasan Mahmud has five wickets at an economy of 5.14, and Mehedi Hasan Rana has five but at close to eight an over. Noakhali badly need a couple of convincing wins to rescue their season.

Probable playing XI

Pitch report

Sylhet’s T20 pitch normally offers a competitive balance. New-ball bowlers can get movement early, making the powerplay vital, and as the surface slows spinners and cutters become effective in the middle overs. Batters often have to spend time at the crease before big hitting. Dew can help chasing sides in evening matches. Totals of 150–165 are usually regarded as competitive.

Weather

In the mid-afternoon Sylhet is expected to be mostly sunny and dry at around 24–26 °C, with clear skies, light winds, moderate humidity and very little chance of rain.

Expected scores

• 1st innings: 155–170
• 2nd innings: 150–165

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