Chattogram Royals vs Rajshahi Warriors Prediction & Match Preview – BPL 28th Match
Match summary
Chattogram Royals face table-topping Rajshahi Warriors in Dhaka on 17 January 2026. Form, key players, pitch and expected scores in our BPL match preview.
Match details
| Match | Chattogram Royals vs Rajshahi Warriors, 28th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26 |
| Date | 17 Jan 2026 |
| Start time | 12:00 pm GMT / 6:00 pm local |
| Venue | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Rajshahi Warriors |
| Toss pick | Chattogram Royals |
Matches in this series
Match preview
The top two teams in the Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26 meet in Dhaka on Saturday 17 January, when Chattogram Royals face Rajshahi Warriors at Shere Bangla National Stadium in the 28th match.
Chattogram have won five of seven and sit second with a net run rate of +0.898. Their wins include a 65-run victory over Noakhali, a 10-wicket success against Dhaka and two wins over Sylhet, the latest by 14 runs. Both defeats came against Rangpur Riders by narrow margins. Mohammad Naim has scored 197 runs at a strike rate of 135.86, Shoriful Islam has 13 wickets at an economy of 6.92 and Tanvir Islam has 10.
Rajshahi are top with six wins from eight. In their latest game they chased 132 against Dhaka Capitals by seven wickets with 23 balls to spare, Tanzid Hasan scoring 76 off 43. They also beat Rangpur in a Super Over after a tie, though they lost to Chattogram by two wickets in a last-ball finish. Najmul Hossain Shanto has 292 runs, Tanzid Hasan 166, Ripon Mondol 13 wickets and Binura Fernando seven at 6.86 an over. Rajshahi will be looking for revenge for that earlier narrow defeat.
Shere Bangla National Stadium generally gives a batting-friendly surface with true bounce, suited to stroke play and partnerships. Seamers can get early movement, which makes the powerplay important, and the pitch then flattens through the middle overs. Spinners may come into play later, although evening dew could reduce their effect slightly. Competitive T20 totals usually fall in the 160–180 range.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 155–170 | – |
| Second innings | 150–165 | – |
Rajshahi Warriors
Rajshahi lead the table, have won six of eight and are well balanced, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto’s runs and a consistent bowling group.
Toss pick: Chattogram Royals
FAQ
Where do the two teams stand in the BPL table?
Rajshahi Warriors lead with six wins from eight matches. Chattogram Royals are second with five wins from seven and a net run rate of +0.898.
What happened in the earlier meeting this season?
Chattogram won a low-scoring thriller by two wickets off the final ball.
Who are the top performers for each side?
Chattogram’s Shoriful Islam has 13 wickets and Mohammad Naim 197 runs. Rajshahi’s Najmul Hossain Shanto has 292 runs and Ripon Mondol 13 wickets.
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
Rajshahi Warriors
- Muhammad Waseem
- Tanzid Hasan Tamim
- Najmul Hossain Shantoc
- James Neesham
- Mushfiqur Rahimwk
- Ryan Burl
- SM Meherob
- Ripon Mondol
- Abdul Gaffar Saqlain
- Binura Fernando
- Md Rubel
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of Chattogram Royals and Rajshahi Warriors that we covered.