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Toss Winner - Noakhali Express won the toss and choose to bat first
Sylhet Titans won by 6 wickets
A target of 170 at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is enough to push the chasing side into a tight corner.
We are backing Sylhet Titans as the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | Bangladesh Premier League, 2025-26 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Academy Ground, Bangladesh, Sylhet, Bangladesh |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 22.3°C|Sunny |
Noakhali Express take on Sylhet Titans in the 13th game of the Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26. Sylhet’s start to the tournament has been patchy, securing four points in five matches to hold fourth place. Noakhali’s start has been nothing short of a disaster, languishing at the bottom with zero points from three games. Form suggests Sylhet hold the advantage going into this matchup.
NES
125/4 in 17.5 7.01
124/8 in 20.0 6.2
SYT
Noakhali Express has stumbled out of the blocks, suffering three consecutive losses. A turnaround is essential if they want to move up the table.
Their batting lineup has shown flashes of potential. Mahidul Islam Ankon has been a standout in the middle order, amassing 88 runs in three games at a strike rate of 104—his consistency suggests another 30-run contribution is on the cards.
At the top, Maaz Sadaqat has been aggressive, scoring 63 runs in three outings at a strike rate of 134, while captain Haider Ali has provided stability with timely performances. Jaker Ali and Shykat Ali are capable of quickfire cameos if they find their rhythm.
In the bowling department, Mehedi Hasan Rana has claimed five wickets in three matches, though his economy has touched nearly eight runs per over. Hasan Mahmud, on the other hand, has been more disciplined, taking five wickets at just 5.25 runs per over. Zahir Khan and Sabbir Hossain have also made an impact, sharing five wickets between them so far.
Maaz Sadaqat, Habibur Rahman Sohan, Haider Ali(c), Mahidul Islam Ankon, Sabbir Hossain, Jaker Ali(w), Rejaur Rahman Raja, Hasan Mahmud, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Zahir Khan, Bilal Sami
Soumya Sarkar, Hasan Mahmud, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Habibur Sohan, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Haider Ali, Zahir Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Bilal Sami, Abu Jayed, Munim Shahriar
Sylhet Titans have opened the season with an uneven record, collecting two wins and three defeats to sit fourth on the table. They have been inconsistent so far and would love to get two wins on the trot to get into a steady rhythm.
Parvez Hossain Emon has carried much of the batting responsibility, scoring 201 runs from five matches at a strike rate of 137. Azmatullah Omarzai has supported him with 100 runs across three games at 145.
Ethan Brookes and Afif Hossain have also chipped in, adding 61 and 99 runs respectively, but one of them would need to get a 40+ score here if the Titans are to win.
Khaled Ahmed heads the bowling attack with six wickets from five outings at an economy of eight. Nasum Ahmed and Mohammad Amir have taken three wickets each, adding balance and the ability to break stands. The bowling effort has held up so far, though stronger batting lineups could apply greater pressure.
Hazratullah Zazai, Zakir Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz(c), Parvez Hossain Emon(w), Afif Hossain, Rahatul Ferdous, Ethan Brookes, Azmatullah Omarzai, Nasum Ahmed, Khaled Ahmed, Mohammad Amir
Khaled Ahmed, Afif Hossain, Tawfique Khan, Zakir Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, Parvez Hossain Emon, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ethan Brookes, Moeen Ali
Sylhet International Cricket Stadium usually offers a dry, sluggish surface that favors spin bowlers right from the start. Batters struggle to build momentum early on as the pitch grips and turns just enough to limit their scoring options. Seamers might extract some lateral movement during the initial phase, but spinners are expected to dominate most of this match.
The weather in Sylhet will be hazy and cool, with play expected to go uninterrupted.
Teams batting first at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium average around 165 runs. This season in the BPL, most sides have finished their innings somewhere between 160 and 170. If a team manages to push past 180, the second innings might turn into an uphill battle.
Sylhet’s BPL stats reveal a clear pattern—seven out of the last nine matches were clinched by teams batting second. The toss-winning skipper will almost certainly choose to bowl first, trusting their lineup to overhaul the opposition’s total.
The start of the season has been inconsistent for Sylhet Titans, and they will be looking to grab a win here to build some rhythm. Noakhali Express, meanwhile, have been poor and have lost three in a row. Given those recent performances, Sylhet look better positioned to win this contest.
We are backing Sylhet Titans as the winners of this match.
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