Chattogram Royals vs Rangpur Riders Prediction & Match Preview – BPL 14th Match
Match summary
Chattogram Royals vs Rangpur Riders BPL 2025-26 preview: the top two meet in Sylhet, with form guide, pitch and weather notes, scores and our pick.
Match details
| Match | Chattogram Royals vs Rangpur Riders, 14th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26 |
| Date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Start time | 12:00 pm GMT / 6:00 pm local |
| Venue | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Rangpur Riders |
| Toss pick | Chattogram Royals |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Two early front-runners meet at Sylhet as the BPL 2025-26 table-toppers Chattogram Royals face second-placed Rangpur Riders. The Royals have won three of their first four games, including two comprehensive victories in a row, and that momentum could matter.
Mohammad Naim has set the tone at the top, Mahmudul Hasan Joy has brought balance, and Adam Rossington has managed the tempo well in his supporting role. Shoriful Islam has six wickets at an economy of 5.93, and Mahedi Hasan and Tanvir Islam also have six each, giving the Royals plenty of spin depth.
Rangpur have three wins and one narrow loss. Their runs have come from different parts of the order: Dawid Malan has 166 runs in four matches including two fifties, Litton Das has 104 at a strike rate of 143, and Towhid Hridoy has added 60. Mahmudullah and Khushdil Shah give the middle order experience and flexibility. Mustafizur Rahman, regarded as one of the best death bowlers in the format, leads a bowling unit that also includes Aliss Al Islam’s off-spin and Rakibul Hasan.
In T20 cricket the Sylhet surface usually offers a fair balance for batters and bowlers. Quick bowlers can find early movement, so the first six overs are important, and the pitch slows later, helping spinners and cutters. Batters often need a little time before hitting out, and dew can help the chasing side in evening games. A total of 150–165 is often competitive, though our preview expects a little more for this match.
For the 6:00 pm start in Sylhet, the forecast is for clear, pleasant weather with temperatures dropping to around 16 °C at sunset, little cloud, light winds, moderate humidity and very little chance of rain.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 165–180 | – |
| Second innings | 155–175 | – |
Rangpur Riders
Rangpur’s runs have come from several batters and Mustafizur Rahman has been outstanding at the death, giving them a narrow edge over the table-topping Royals.
Toss pick: Chattogram Royals
FAQ
Who is expected to win Chattogram Royals vs Rangpur Riders?
Our preview picks Rangpur Riders, who have three wins and a narrow loss and are second in the table, just behind the Royals.
Who leads the batting for Chattogram Royals?
Mohammad Naim has 156 runs in four matches at a strike rate of 145, and Adam Rossington has 134 runs from three games.
Who are Rangpur’s main bowlers?
Mustafizur Rahman has seven wickets at an economy of 6.66, and Aliss Al Islam has five at 6.93, with Rakibul Hasan also a wicket-taking option.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Chattogram Royals
- Mohammad Naim
- Adam Rossingtonwk
- Shadman Islam
- Mahmudul Hasan Joy
- Mirza Tahir Baig
- Asif Ali
- Mahedi Hasanc
- Aamer Jamal
- Tanvir Islam
- Shoriful Islam
- Mukidul Islam
Rangpur Riders
- Dawid Malan
- Litton Das
- Towhid Hridoy
- Kyle Mayers
- Mahmudullah
- Khushdil Shah
- Nurul Hasanc, wk
- Aliss Al Islam
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Akif Javed
- Rakibul Hasan
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of Chattogram Royals and Rangpur Riders that we covered.