Dhaka Capitals vs Rajshahi Warriors Prediction & Match Preview – BPL 24th Match
Match summary
Our preview of Dhaka Capitals vs Rajshahi Warriors in the BPL at Sylhet: probable XIs, pitch and weather conditions and expected first-innings scores.
Match details
| Match | Dhaka Capitals vs Rajshahi Warriors, 24th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26 |
| Date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Start time | 12:00 pm GMT / 6:00 pm local |
| Venue | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Rajshahi Warriors |
| Toss pick | Dhaka Capitals |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Dhaka Capitals meet Rajshahi Warriors in the 24th match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26 at Sylhet. Our information on recent results for either side is limited, so this preview concentrates on the probable line-ups and the conditions.
Dhaka Capitals’ likely XI is led by Mohammad Mithun, who keeps wicket, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz opening and Imad Wasim, Shamim Hossain and Sabbir Rahman supplying all-round depth. Mohammad Saifuddin, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi and Taijul Islam form the bowling group.
Rajshahi Warriors, captained by Najmul Hossain Shanto, include Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Muhammad Waseem at the top, Mushfiqur Rahim behind the stumps and James Neesham and Ryan Burl in the middle order. Sandeep Lamichhane, Ripon Mondol and Abdul Gaffar Saqlain give the attack a mix of spin and pace, and the side looks the more balanced of the two.
The Sylhet surface tends to offer a fair balance. Fast bowlers can get early movement, which makes the powerplay important, and the pitch slows later so spinners and cutters become effective. Big hitting is possible, but batters often need time in the middle. Dew can help chasing sides in evening games, and totals of 150–165 are usually competitive.
At 6:00 pm local time it should be clear and pleasant, cooling to roughly 20–21 °C with a light breeze and no rain expected.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 155–170 | – |
| Second innings | 150–165 | – |
Rajshahi Warriors
Rajshahi Warriors have a settled XI with experienced batters and a varied attack, which gives them the edge in our preview.
Toss pick: Dhaka Capitals
FAQ
Where is Dhaka Capitals vs Rajshahi Warriors being played?
The BPL 2025-26 fixture is scheduled for Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on 12 January 2026.
Who do we pick to win?
Our preview picks Rajshahi Warriors, with Dhaka Capitals expected to call for the toss.
Does dew matter here?
Evening dew can make bowling harder, which is why chasing sides may hold a small advantage.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Dhaka Capitals
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Abdullah Al Mamun
- Nasir Hossain
- Saif Hassan
- Mohammad Mithunc, wk
- Shamim Hossain
- Sabbir Rahman
- Imad Wasim
- Mohammad Saifuddin
- Ziaur Rahman Sharifi
- Taijul Islam
Rajshahi Warriors
- Tanzid Hasan Tamim
- Muhammad Waseem
- Najmul Hossain Shantoc
- Mushfiqur Rahimwk
- James Neesham
- SM Meherob
- Ryan Burl
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
- Ripon Mondol
- Sandeep Lamichhane
- Abdul Gaffar Saqlain
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of Dhaka Capitals and Rajshahi Warriors that we covered: Dhaka Capitals 1, Rajshahi Warriors 0 wins.