Rangpur Riders vs Chattogram Royals Prediction & Match Preview – BPL 2025-26
Match summary
Rangpur Riders vs Chattogram Royals BPL 2025-26 preview: form, key players, likely XIs, Sylhet pitch and weather, expected scores and our pick.
Match details
| Match | Rangpur Riders vs Chattogram Royals |
|---|---|
| Series | Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26 |
| Date | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Start time | 7:00 am GMT / 1:00 pm local |
| Venue | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Rangpur Riders |
| Toss pick | Rangpur Riders |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Rangpur Riders face Chattogram Royals at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Monday, 29 December, in the 2025-26 Bangladesh Premier League.
Rangpur finished top of the table in BPL 2024 with nine wins from 12 matches before losing the second qualifier to Fortune Barishal. They look well covered this time. Litton Das scored 368 runs in 11 innings at an average of 37 with a strike rate above 143, and Dawid Malan and Kyle Mayers add stability and aggression. Mahmudullah, Towhid Hridoy and Iftikhar Ahmed strengthen the middle order. Mustafizur Rahman took 13 wickets last season, Nayeem Hasan bowls off-spin and young quick Nahid Rana adds pace.
Chattogram started with a 65-run win over Noakhali Express after posting 174 for 6, with opener Mirza Baig making a well-paced 80. Mohammad Naim, the leading run-scorer last season with 511 at an average of 42.58, heads a solid batting group that includes Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Masood Gurbaz. Shoriful Islam took 17 wickets in BPL 2024, and captain Mahedi Hasan and Tanvir Islam form the spin pairing.
Our preview expects batting first to be favoured, with a total above 175 hard to chase and wickets in hand vital in the second innings.
T20 pitches at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium usually offer a fair contest between bat and ball. Seamers can find early movement, which makes the Powerplay important, and the surface slows later, helping spinners and cutters. Batters often need time at the crease before hitting freely. Totals of 150–165 are often competitive here, though conditions for this afternoon start may suit batting.
Mostly sunny and dry conditions are expected at around 1:00 pm local time, with temperatures of 24–26 °C, light winds, moderate humidity and no rain forecast.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 160–180 | – |
| Second innings | 155–175 | – |
Rangpur Riders
Rangpur topped the league table in BPL 2024 and have a well-covered squad, though Chattogram arrive after a convincing opening win.
Toss pick: Rangpur Riders
FAQ
Who is expected to win Rangpur Riders vs Chattogram Royals?
Our preview picks Rangpur Riders, the league-table toppers in BPL 2024.
How did Chattogram Royals start the season?
They beat Noakhali Express by 65 runs after posting 174 for 6, with Mirza Baig making 80.
Where and when is the match?
At the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on 29 December 2025, starting at 1:00 pm local time.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Rangpur Riders
- Dawid Malan
- Litton Das
- Towhid Hridoy
- Khushdil Shah
- Mahmudullah
- Nurul Hasanc, wk
- Faheem Ashraf
- Sufiyan Muqeem
- Aliss Al Islam
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Nahid Rana
Chattogram Royals
- Mohammad Naim
- Mahmudul Hasan Joy
- Mahfijul Islam
- Mirza Tahir Baig
- Mahedi Hasanc
- Masood Gurbazwk
- Ziaur Rahman
- Tanvir Islam
- Abu Hider Rony
- Shoriful Islam
- Mukidul Islam