Chattogram Royals vs Noakhali Express Prediction & Match Preview – BPL 25th Match
Match summary
Our preview of Chattogram Royals vs Noakhali Express in the BPL at Shere Bangla National Stadium: form, key players, pitch, weather and expected scores.
Match details
| Match | Chattogram Royals vs Noakhali Express, 25th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26 |
| Date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Start time | 7:00 am GMT / 1:00 pm local |
| Venue | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Chattogram Royals |
| Toss pick | Chattogram Royals |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Chattogram Royals had a disappointing last game, finishing on 129 for eight while chasing a modest target. Much depends on openers Mohammad Naim and Adam Rossington. Rossington had scored 49 and 58 before that rare failure, and Naim has had starts but not yet turned them into big scores. Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Hasan Nawaz bat at three and four, with captain Mahedi Hasan and Asif Ali giving depth and finishing power.
Shoriful Islam, Tanvir Islam and Aamer Jamal lead the attack, with Jamal regularly taking top-order wickets and Mahedi adding tight spells.
Noakhali Express are at the bottom of the table but have looked better lately. Hasan Mahmud and Mehedi Hasan Rana have been the standout wicket-takers, supported by Mohammad Nabi. Hassan Eisakhil’s 92 in the previous match took them to 184, and Soumya Sarkar has also batted well, with Habibur Rahman Sohan and Nabi providing stability. Captain Haider Ali and Jaker Ali must finish innings well, as batting consistency remains the side’s biggest concern.
Shere Bangla National Stadium usually has a batting-friendly surface with true bounce. Early swing or seam movement fades fast, the pitch flattens in the middle overs, and spinners become effective later as it slows. Moderate boundaries reward timing, with T20 totals of 160–180 usual here.
At 1:00 pm local time it should be hot and sunny at about 30–31 °C, with mostly clear skies, light to moderate breezes and moderate humidity. Rain is very unlikely.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 160–175 | – |
| Second innings | 155–170 | – |
Chattogram Royals
Chattogram Royals have the deeper batting order, even though bottom-placed Noakhali Express have shown encouraging signs.
Toss pick: Chattogram Royals
FAQ
Where is Chattogram Royals vs Noakhali Express being played?
The 25th match of BPL 2025-26 is at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on 15 January.
Who do we pick to win?
Our preview picks Chattogram Royals, though Noakhali Express could surprise.
Who impressed for Noakhali in their last game?
Opener Hassan Eisakhil hit 92 to power them to a winning 184.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Chattogram Royals
- Mohammad Naim
- Adam Rossingtonwk
- Mahmudul Hasan Joy
- Hasan Nawaz
- Asif Ali
- Mahedi Hasanc
- Aamer Jamal
- Shadman Islam
- Abu Hider Rony
- Tanvir Islam
- Shoriful Islam
Noakhali Express
- Shahadat Hossain Dipu
- Soumya Sarkar
- Habibur Rahman Sohan
- Hassan Eisakhil
- Jaker Aliwk
- Mohammad Nabi
- Haider Alic
- Mehedi Hasan Rana
- Hasan Mahmud
- Abu Jayed
- Ihsanullah
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of Chattogram Royals and Noakhali Express that we covered.