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Toss Winner - Dhaka Capitals won the toss and choose to bowl first
Dhaka Capitals beat Rajshahi Warriors by 5 wickets
A total of around 170 will challenge the chasing side at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
Rajshahi Warriors are our picks for the winners of this game.
| Tournament: | Bangladesh Premier League, 2025-26 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet, Bangladesh |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 24.1°C|Sunny |
Dhaka Capitals will meet Rajshahi Warriors in match number three of the Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26. Dhaka had a poor run last time round and will aim to start on a positive note this time. Meanwhile, Rajshahi have stared the new campaign with an impressive win, so their confidence will be sky high, giving them a slight edge going into this clash.
DHCP
77/1 in 6.3 11.85
73/10 in 15.3 4.71
145/2 in 16.0 9.06
139/10 in 19.3 7.13
RWR
Last season was a forgettable one for Dhaka Capitals, who managed only three wins from 12 matches and finished just above the bottom. The arrival of several exciting players gives them reason to aim higher this time.
Their batting line-up carries plenty of promise, and much will rest on the form of Saif Hasan. He put in a solid shift last year, amassing 306 runs in 13 knocks at a strike rate of 120.
They also have Alex Hales and Usman Khan, who give depth to the order, with each having scored over 200 runs in the BPL last time. Mohammad Mithun is another batter capable of altering the course of a game, as he showed last season, blasting 268 runs in 14 innings at a strike rate of 128.
The bowling unit offers good variety. Taskin Ahmed and Mohammad Saifuddin are dependable choices, as both can prise out key wickets with the new ball. Taskin, especially, will be counted on as he was the tournament’s leading wicket-taker last season with 25 scalps in 12 matches. The experienced Taijul Islam is also part of the mix, having the ability to bowl tight overs in the middle.
Alex Hales, Usman Khan, Saif Hassan, Sabbir Rahman, Mohammad Mithun (c/wk), Dasun Shanaka, Shamim Hossain, Nasir Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Taijul Islam
Saif Hassan, Usman Khan, Shamim Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mohammad Mithun, Sabbir Rahman, Nasir Hossain, Imad Wasim, Abdullah Al Mamun, Salman Mirza, Zia ur Rehman Sharifi
Rajshahi Warriors had little to celebrate last season. Still, the new campaign has begun with confidence following an eye-catching win over Sylhet Titans, where a demanding chase of 191 was completed with four deliveries unused.
Leadership made the difference as newly appointed skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto produced a commanding 101* from 60 balls, steering the innings with calm authority. Expectations will again rest on him to anchor the top order. Mushfiqur Rahim adds further assurance to the batting mix. Having crossed 6,000 runs in T20 cricket, the experienced campaigner has built a reputation for consistency and usually contributes between 20 and 30 runs, repeating that pattern last time out through a composed 51* off 31.
Support around them looks reliable. Yasir Ali and Sahibzada Farhan are capable of chipping in, with Yasir drawing attention after finishing as the side’s second-highest run scorer last year. His tally of 336 runs, backed by an average of 30.54 and a strike rate of 153.42, underlines his value.
The attack carries balance. Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Binura Fernando handle pace duties, and both possess the skill to find early breakthroughs using the new ball. Spin options include Mohammad Nawaz and Sandeep Lamichhane, whose contrasting styles help restrict scoring. Nawaz also offers added depth through useful late-order contributions.
Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Sahibzada Farhan, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Yasir Ali, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Mohammad Nawaz, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, SM Meherob, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, Binura Fernando, Sandeep Lamichhane
Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Yasir Ali, Abdul Saqlain, SM Meherob, Mushfiqur Rahim, Binura Fernando, Sandeep Lamichhane
Sylhet International Cricket Stadium has a reputation for offering a dry, sluggish pitch that helps spin bowlers from the very first over. Batters often struggle to middle the ball early on, with the surface gripping and turning enough to make shot choice really important. Fast bowlers might get a little help in the morning session with some swing or seam, but spin is expected to control most of this match.
Sylhet's weather will be hazy and cool, and there should be no interruptions to play.
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
High Turn
The average first innings score at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is 165. Most scores, though, tend to hover around 170-180 runs here. For this game, we reckon a total of around 180+ will put pressure on the chasing side.
Batting second is usually the preferred option in Sylhet, so expect the toss-winning side to field first here.
Dhaka Capitals have a lot to prove as they take on Rajshahi Warriors in their season opener. Rajshahi have started with a bang, and will be eager to build on that. Both teams have plenty of match-winners in their ranks, so there’s no outright favorite here. However, we are backing Rajshahi to dominate this contest based on the batting talent they showed in their opener.
Rajshahi Warriors are our picks for the winners of this game.
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