Dhaka Capitals vs Rajshahi Warriors Prediction & Match Preview – BPL 3rd Match
Match summary
Dhaka Capitals won by 5 wickets: Dhaka Capitals 134/5 (18.5 ov), Rajshahi Warriors 132/8 (20 ov). Player of the match: Imad Wasim.
Dhaka Capitals vs Rajshahi Warriors BPL 2025-26 preview: form, key players, likely XIs, Sylhet pitch, expected scores and our pick for the 3rd match.
Match details
| Match | Dhaka Capitals vs Rajshahi Warriors, 3rd Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26 |
| Date | 27 Dec 2025 |
| Venue | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet |
| Status | Result |
| Result | Dhaka Capitals won by 5 wickets |
| Player of the match | Imad Wasim |
| Our pick | Dhaka Capitals ✓ |
| Toss pick | Rajshahi Warriors |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Dhaka Capitals and Rajshahi Warriors meet in the third match of the 2025-26 Bangladesh Premier League at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
Dhaka won only three of 12 matches last year and finished second from bottom, but have added fresh faces. Saif Hasan scored 306 runs in 13 innings at a strike rate of 120, Alex Hales and Usman Khan have both passed 200 runs in the BPL, and Mohammad Mithun made 268 in 14 innings at 128. Taskin Ahmed took 25 wickets in 12 matches to lead the previous tournament, Mohammad Saifuddin shares the new ball and Taijul Islam brings control.
Rajshahi had little to celebrate last season but began this one by chasing down Sylhet Titans’ 191 with four balls remaining. New captain Najmul Hossain Shanto scored an unbeaten 101 off 60, and Mushfiqur Rahim, who has over 6,000 T20 runs, made 51 not out from 31. Yasir Ali scored 336 runs last year at an average of 30.54 and a strike rate of 153.42. Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Binura Fernando lead the pace attack, with Mohammad Nawaz and Sandeep Lamichhane in spin.
Our preview expects a slower afternoon surface that improves for batting, with spinners important in the middle overs.
T20 pitches at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium usually offer a fair contest. Afternoon games often start on a slightly slow surface, making timing tricky, and new-ball bowlers can find early help, so the Powerplay needs care. The pitch then settles for stroke-makers, while spinners matter in the middle overs. Around 160 is competitive, and strong finishing can push totals beyond 170.
Mostly sunny and dry conditions are expected in the early afternoon, with clear skies, temperatures of 24–27 °C, light and variable winds, moderate humidity and very little chance of rain.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 150–165 | 134/5 (18.5 ov) |
| Second innings | 145–170 | 132/8 (20 ov) |
Dhaka Capitals
Dhaka have improved on paper with Alex Hales, Usman Khan and Taskin Ahmed, but Rajshahi’s opening win and in-form captain make this a close call.
Toss pick: Rajshahi Warriors
FAQ
Who is expected to win Dhaka Capitals vs Rajshahi Warriors?
Our preview narrowly picks Dhaka Capitals, though Rajshahi come in with a confident opening win.
How did Rajshahi Warriors start?
They chased 191 against Sylhet Titans with four balls to spare, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto’s unbeaten 101 off 60.
Who was Dhaka Capitals’ top wicket-taker last season?
Taskin Ahmed, who led the tournament with 25 wickets in 12 matches.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Dhaka Capitals
- Alex Hales
- Usman Khan
- Saif Hassan
- Sabbir Rahman
- Mohammad Mithunc, wk
- Dasun Shanaka
- Shamim Hossain
- Nasir Hossain
- Mohammad Saifuddin
- Taskin Ahmed
- Taijul Islam
Rajshahi Warriors
- Tanzid Hasan Tamim
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Najmul Hossain Shantoc
- Yasir Ali
- Mushfiqur Rahimwk
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
- SM Meherob
- Abdul Gaffar Saqlain
- Binura Fernando
- Sandeep Lamichhane