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Rajshahi Warriors vs Noakhali Express Prediction & Match Preview – BPL 6th Match

Our verdict

Rajshahi Warriors

Rajshahi’s side, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim, looks the more experienced of the two, so our preview backs the Warriors.

Toss pick: Noakhali Express

Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26Sylhet International Cricket Stadium

Rajshahi Warriors and Noakhali Express meet in the sixth match of the 2025-26 Bangladesh Premier League at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Monday, 29 December.

Rajshahi’s likely XI is led by Najmul Hossain Shanto and includes Mushfiqur Rahim, Sahibzada Farhan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Yasir Ali in the batting group. Mohammad Nawaz and Sandeep Lamichhane provide spin, and Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Binura Fernando and SM Meherob make up the pace options.

Noakhali Express are expected to field Maaz Sadaqat, Habibur Rahman Sohan, Sabbir Hossain and wicketkeeper Jaker Ali in a side captained by Shykat Ali. Hasan Mahmud and Mehedi Hasan Rana lead the bowling, supported by Zahir Khan and Ihsanullah.

Sylhet’s pitch tends to slow, so spin in the middle overs could be decisive. Our preview expects the side batting first to make 155 to 170, with early swing giving the quicks an opening and clearing the ropes early being valuable.

Probable XIs

Rajshahi Warriors

  1. Tanzid Hasan Tamim
  2. Sahibzada Farhan
  3. Najmul Hossain Shanto (c)
  4. Yasir Ali
  5. Mushfiqur Rahim (wk)
  6. Mohammad Nawaz
  7. Tanzim Hasan Sakib
  8. SM Meherob
  9. Abdul Gaffar Saqlain
  10. Binura Fernando
  11. Sandeep Lamichhane

Noakhali Express

  1. Maaz Sadaqat
  2. Habibur Rahman Sohan
  3. Sabbir Hossain
  4. Haider Ali
  5. Shykat Ali (c)
  6. Jaker Ali (wk)
  7. Mahidul Islam Ankon
  8. Zahir Khan
  9. Ihsanullah
  10. Hasan Mahmud
  11. Mehedi Hasan Rana

Pitch report

Sylhet’s T20 surface usually gives bat and ball a fair contest. The new ball can move early, so the opening overs matter, and the pitch tends to slow, helping spinners and cutters in the middle overs. Batters often need time before hitting freely, and moderate boundaries reward good timing. Dew can help chasing sides in evening games, and totals in the mid-150s are often competitive.

Frequently asked questions

Who is expected to win Rajshahi Warriors vs Noakhali Express?

Our preview picks Rajshahi Warriors, who have the more experienced line-up.

Where is the match played?

At the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on 29 December 2025, with a 6:00 pm local start.

Who are the captains?

Najmul Hossain Shanto captains Rajshahi Warriors and Shykat Ali is listed as captain of Noakhali Express.

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