Noakhali Express vs Sylhet Titans Prediction & Match Preview – BPL 13th Match
Match summary
Noakhali Express vs Sylhet Titans BPL 2025-26 preview: winless Noakhali, in-form Parvez Hossain Emon, Sylhet pitch and weather, and our predicted winner.
Match details
| Match | Noakhali Express vs Sylhet Titans, 13th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26 |
| Date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Start time | 7:00 am GMT / 1:00 pm local |
| Venue | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Sylhet Titans |
| Toss pick | Sylhet Titans |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Noakhali Express have had a rough start to the Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26, losing all three of their opening matches, and they need a change of fortune to stay in the race. There are some positives with the bat: Mahidul Islam Ankon has 88 runs from three games, Maaz Sadaqat has 63 runs at a strike rate of 134, and captain Haider Ali has added useful knocks. Jaker Ali and Shykat Ali can shift momentum quickly.
Their bowling has been mixed. Hasan Mahmud has been tight, while Zahir Khan and Sabbir Hossain have shared five wickets.
Sylhet Titans have won two and lost three to sit fourth, and they are looking for back-to-back wins. Parvez Hossain Emon has been their batting mainstay, Ethan Brookes has 61 runs and Afif Hossain 99, and one of that pair will probably need a 40-plus score to tilt the game. Khaled Ahmed leads the attack with six wickets at an economy of eight, and Nasum Ahmed and Mohammad Amir have three each. The unit has held its own so far, though stronger batting sides could test its depth.
At Sylhet the T20 pitch usually keeps bat and ball in balance. Seamers can get some early movement, so the powerplay is crucial, and the surface slows as the innings goes on, helping spinners and cutters through the middle. Big hitting is possible once batters have spent time at the crease. Dew can matter in evening games, though this is a lunchtime start. Around 150–165 is often a competitive total.
For the 1:00 pm start the forecast is for pleasant, sunny conditions of about 21–22 °C, mostly clear skies, light winds and moderate humidity, with a very low chance of rain.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 160–175 | – |
| Second innings | 150–170 | – |
Sylhet Titans
Noakhali have lost all three games, while Sylhet have a reliable run-scorer in Parvez Hossain Emon and a bowling attack that has held up well.
Toss pick: Sylhet Titans
FAQ
Who is favoured in Noakhali Express vs Sylhet Titans?
Our preview picks Sylhet Titans, who sit fourth with two wins from five, while Noakhali Express have lost all three of their games so far.
Who has scored the most runs for Sylhet Titans?
Parvez Hossain Emon has 201 runs from five matches at a strike rate of 137, with Azmatullah Omarzai adding 100 runs in three games.
Who are Noakhali’s best bowlers so far?
Hasan Mahmud has five wickets at an economy of 5.25, and Mehedi Hasan Rana has five wickets in three matches, though at close to eight an over.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Noakhali Express
- Maaz Sadaqat
- Habibur Rahman Sohan
- Haider Alic
- Mahidul Islam Ankon
- Sabbir Hossain
- Jaker Aliwk
- Rejaur Rahman Raja
- Hasan Mahmud
- Mehedi Hasan Rana
- Zahir Khan
- Bilal Sami
Sylhet Titans
- Hazratullah Zazai
- Zakir Hasan
- Mehidy Hasan Mirazc
- Parvez Hossain Emonwk
- Afif Hossain
- Rahatul Ferdous
- Ethan Brookes
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Nasum Ahmed
- Khaled Ahmed
- Mohammad Amir
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of Noakhali Express and Sylhet Titans that we covered.