Rajshahi Warriors vs Sylhet Titans Prediction & Match Preview – BPL 26th Match
Match summary
Our preview of Rajshahi Warriors vs Sylhet Titans in the BPL: form, leading performers, pitch, weather and expected scores for the 26th match.
Match details
| Match | Rajshahi Warriors vs Sylhet Titans, 26th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26 |
| Date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Start time | 12:00 pm GMT / 6:00 pm local |
| Venue | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Rajshahi Warriors |
| Toss pick | Sylhet Titans |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Rajshahi Warriors have been the stand-out team of BPL 2025-26, winning six of eight matches to top the table with 12 points. With two league games left they look well placed for the Qualifier. Najmul Hossain Shanto has 292 runs at a strike rate of 143, Muhammad Waseem has 188 in four games at 156, and Tanzid Hasan has 166 in eight outings, with Mushfiqur Rahim and James Neesham in reserve.
Ripon Mondol has 13 wickets in six matches at an economy of 8.41, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain and Binura Fernando have 11 together, and SM Meherob supplies steady middle-overs spin.
Sylhet Titans have five wins and four defeats, third in the table with 10 points, and a win here would earn a direct Qualifier place. Parvez Hossain Emon has 288 runs at an average of 41, Afif Hossain 165 at 125 and Tawfique Khan 105 at 131. Nasum Ahmed leads the bowling with 12 wickets at 6.26 an over, and Khaled Ahmed and Ruyel Miah have 11 between them. The Titans’ attack has done well, but Rajshahi’s batting presents a stern challenge.
Shere Bangla National Stadium generally gives a batting-friendly surface with true bounce. Early movement for the new ball fades quickly, the pitch flattens in the middle overs, and spinners become more useful later. Moderate boundaries reward well-timed hitting, typical T20 totals are 160–180, and evening dew can help chasing teams.
At 6:00 pm local time it should be pleasant at around 27–28 °C, cooling through the evening, with mostly clear skies, a light breeze and very little chance of rain.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 165–180 | – |
| Second innings | 155–175 | – |
Rajshahi Warriors
Table-toppers Rajshahi Warriors have the stronger batting group and have won six of eight games.
Toss pick: Sylhet Titans
FAQ
Who do we pick to win Rajshahi Warriors vs Sylhet Titans?
Our preview picks Rajshahi Warriors, who top the table with 12 points.
What is at stake for Sylhet Titans?
This is their final league game, and a win would secure a direct place in the Qualifier, while a loss could send them to the Eliminator.
Who is Sylhet’s leading run-scorer?
Parvez Hossain Emon, with 288 runs from nine matches at a strike rate of 131.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Rajshahi Warriors
- Muhammad Waseem
- Tanzid Hasan Tamim
- Najmul Hossain Shantoc
- James Neesham
- Mushfiqur Rahimwk
- Ryan Burl
- SM Meherob
- Ripon Mondol
- Abdul Gaffar Saqlain
- Binura Fernando
- Md Rubel
Sylhet Titans
- Parvez Hossain Emonwk
- Tawfique Khan
- Ariful Islam Jony
- Afif Hossain
- Moeen Ali
- Ethan Brookes
- Mehidy Hasan Mirazc
- Nasum Ahmed
- Ruyel Miah
- Salman Irshad
- Shohidul Islam
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of Rajshahi Warriors and Sylhet Titans that we covered.