Chattogram Royals vs Rajshahi Warriors Prediction & Match Preview – BPL 2025-26
Match summary
Chattogram Royals and Rajshahi Warriors meet again at Mirpur on 23 January in BPL 2025-26. Recent form, likely XIs, pitch, weather and expected scores.
Match details
| Match | Chattogram Royals vs Rajshahi Warriors |
|---|---|
| Series | Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26 |
| Date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Start time | 01:00 pm GMT / 07:00 pm local |
| Venue | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Rajshahi Warriors |
| Toss pick | Chattogram Royals |
Matches in this series
Match preview
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.
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.
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
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 160–170 | – |
| Second innings | 150–165 | – |
Rajshahi Warriors
Rajshahi bounced back from their earlier defeat with an all-round win over Sylhet, and have the batting depth and Binura Fernando’s form to challenge Chattogram.
Toss pick: Chattogram Royals
FAQ
Who is expected to win Chattogram Royals vs Rajshahi Warriors?
Our preview picks Rajshahi Warriors, who showed strong resilience in beating Sylhet Titans after losing to Chattogram.
How did the earlier meeting go?
Chattogram won Qualifier 1 by six wickets, with Rajshahi held to 133 and Mahedi Hasan finishing the chase with an unbeaten 19 off 9.
Which Rajshahi bowler stood out against Sylhet?
Binura Fernando took 4 for 19 as Sylhet finished on 153 for 8, 12 runs short.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Chattogram Royals
- Mirza Baig
- Mohammad Naim
- Hasan Nawaz
- Asif Ali
- Mahedi Hasan
- Aamer Jamal
- Mahmudul Hasan Joy
- Tanvir Islam
- Shoriful Islam
- Mukidul Islam
- Zahiduzzaman
Rajshahi Warriors
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Tanzid Hasan
- Kane Williamson
- Najmul Hossain Shanto
- Mushfiqur Rahim
- James Neesham
- Abdul Gaffar Saqlain
- SM Meherob
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
- Md Rubel
- Binura Fernando
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of Chattogram Royals and Rajshahi Warriors that we covered.