Noakhali Express vs Rangpur Riders Prediction & Match Preview – BPL 29th Match
Match summary
Our BPL 2025-26 preview of Noakhali Express vs Rangpur Riders at Shere Bangla National Stadium: likely XIs, pitch report, weather and expected scores.
Match details
| Match | Noakhali Express vs Rangpur Riders, 29th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26 |
| Date | 18 Jan 2026 |
| Venue | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Rangpur Riders |
| Toss pick | Rangpur Riders |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Noakhali Express meet Rangpur Riders in the 29th match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Both teams are expected to rely on their top-order batters on a surface that traditionally rewards stroke play.
Noakhali’s likely XI features Soumya Sarkar and Hassan Eisakhil at the top, with Habibur Rahman Sohan, Sabbir Hossain and captain Haider Ali in the middle, and Jaker Ali as wicketkeeper. Hasan Mahmud, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Ihsanullah and Zahir Khan form their bowling group.
Rangpur Riders have a more experienced look, with Towhid Hridoy, Kyle Mayers, Litton Das, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah and Mahmudullah in the batting order and Nurul Hasan behind the stumps. Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana, Nayeem Hasan and Sufiyan Muqeem make up an attack with a good balance of pace and spin.
The pitch should start well for batting before slowing, so teams with depth and a disciplined spin attack are likely to be best placed. Our preview expects first-innings totals of 150 to 170 and gives Rangpur the edge.
Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka generally offers a batting-friendly surface with true bounce, good for stroke play and building partnerships. Fast bowlers can get some early movement with the new ball, though it fades quickly. The pitch tends to flatten out in the middle overs, and spinners can become effective later as the surface slows and grips. Competitive T20 totals are usually between 160 and 180, and dew can help chasing sides in evening games.
Warm and dry conditions are expected at the ground, with temperatures of around 25–26 °C and mostly sunny skies. January is one of the driest months in Dhaka, so there is very little chance of rain, and moderate humidity should keep conditions comfortable for uninterrupted play.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 150–170 | – |
| Second innings | 145–165 | – |
Rangpur Riders
Rangpur have a more experienced batting order and a strong pace attack led by Mustafizur Rahman.
Toss pick: Rangpur Riders
FAQ
Which teams are playing in the 29th match of BPL 2025-26?
Noakhali Express face Rangpur Riders at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday, 18 January 2026.
What kind of pitch can be expected?
A batting-friendly surface with true bounce that slows in the middle overs, giving spinners and cutters a chance later in the innings.
Who do we pick to win?
Our preview leans towards Rangpur Riders, thanks to their batting experience and bowling depth.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Noakhali Express
- Hassan Eisakhil
- Soumya Sarkar
- Munim Shahriar
- Habibur Rahman Sohan
- Sabbir Hossain
- Haider Alic
- Jaker Aliwk
- Hasan Mahmud
- Mehedi Hasan Rana
- Ihsanullah
- Zahir Khan
Rangpur Riders
- Towhid Hridoy
- Kyle Mayers
- Litton Das
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Khushdil Shah
- Mahmudullah
- Nurul Hasanwk
- Nayeem Hasan
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Nahid Rana
- Sufiyan Muqeem
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of Noakhali Express and Rangpur Riders that we covered.