Dhaka Capitals vs Rangpur Riders Prediction & Match Preview – BPL 27th Match
Match summary
Dhaka Capitals take on Rangpur Riders at Shere Bangla National Stadium on 17 January 2026. Form, likely XIs, pitch and expected scores in our BPL preview.
Match details
| Match | Dhaka Capitals vs Rangpur Riders, 27th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26 |
| Date | 17 Jan 2026 |
| Start time | 7:00 am GMT / 1:00 pm local |
| Venue | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Rangpur Riders |
| Toss pick | Dhaka Capitals |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Dhaka Capitals and Rangpur Riders meet at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday 17 January in the 27th match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26, at a stage where playoff places are beginning to take shape.
Rangpur began strongly with three straight wins but have since lost three in a row. To change things they promoted Kyle Mayers to open, in place of Dawid Malan, for the last two games. Towhid Hridoy, who recently made an unbeaten 97 against Rajshahi Warriors, is his partner, and Khushdil Shah’s 44 helped them to 178 in that match. Mayers and Iftikhar Ahmed are the top-order batters who most need runs, and Nurul Hasan and Mahmudullah are expected to finish. Mustafizur Rahman leads the pace attack, with Nahid Rana, Nayeem Hasan and Sufiyan Muqeem also in the mix.
Dhaka have experienced bowlers in Taijul Islam and Imad Wasim and all-round options in Saif Hassan and Shamim Hossain, but their results have been unpredictable. Captain Mohammad Mithun has used his bowlers well, though the lower middle order has lacked strong finishes lately. Their middle and lower-order batters will need to contribute if they want to turn things around.
Shere Bangla National Stadium generally offers a batting-friendly surface with true bounce, good for stroke play and partnerships. Seamers may find early movement, but it fades quickly. The pitch flattens in the middle overs, and spinners can become effective later as it slows and grips. Competitive T20 totals are usually 160–180, and moderately sized boundaries reward well-timed hitting.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 160–175 | – |
| Second innings | 155–170 | – |
Rangpur Riders
Rangpur have the stronger bowling attack and a top order that includes Towhid Hridoy and Kyle Mayers, though they need to end a three-match losing run.
Toss pick: Dhaka Capitals
FAQ
How are Rangpur Riders placed going into this game?
After three straight wins they have lost three in a row and need to rediscover momentum with the playoff places up for grabs.
What change have Rangpur made at the top?
Kyle Mayers has opened in place of Dawid Malan for the last two matches, partnering Towhid Hridoy.
What is Dhaka Capitals’ recent form with the ball?
They defended a modest 131 in their latest match by taking three wickets, but had conceded 184 and 180 in the two games before that.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Dhaka Capitals
- Usman Khan
- Abdullah Al Mamun
- Nasir Hossain
- Saif Hassan
- Mohammad Mithunc, wk
- Shamim Hossain
- Sabbir Rahman
- Tofael Ahmed
- Imad Wasim
- Taijul Islam
- Ziaur Rahman Sharifi
Rangpur Riders
- Towhid Hridoy
- Kyle Mayers
- Litton Das
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Khushdil Shah
- Mahmudullah
- Nurul Hasanc, wk
- Nayeem Hasan
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Nahid Rana
- Sufiyan Muqeem
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of Dhaka Capitals and Rangpur Riders that we covered.