Sylhet Titans vs Rajshahi Warriors, BPL, Today Match Prediction 26 December 2025

SYT vs RWR Match Prediction & Analysis

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) returns for its latest season on 26 December, bringing more matches, tougher battles, and a full month of high-octane cricket. Sylhet Titans take on Rajshahi Warriors in the season opener, in what should be an exciting battle. Both teams underperformed last season and will be eager to start off on the right note.

SYT vs RWR Betting News

RECENT PERFORMANCE

SYT

L L L L L

CK

196/8 in 20.0 9.8

BPL

Chittagong Kings beat Sylhet Strikers by 96 runs 30 Jan 2025

SYT

100/10 in 15.2 6.52

RWR

121/5 in 16.5 7.19

BPL

Durbar Rajshahi beat Sylhet Strikers by 5 wickets 27 Jan 2025

SYT

117/9 in 20.0 5.85

BRSAL

120/2 in 16.0 7.5

BPL

Fortune Barishal beat Sylhet Strikers by 8 wickets 26 Jan 2025

SYT

116/10 in 18.1 6.38

KLT

156/4 in 19.5 7.87

BPL

Khulna Tigers beat Sylhet Strikers by 6 wickets 23 Jan 2025

SYT

152/9 in 20.0 7.6

DHCP

196/6 in 20.0 9.8

BPL

Dhaka Capitals beat Sylhet Strikers by 6 runs 20 Jan 2025

SYT

190/7 in 20.0 9.5

RWR

W W W L L

RWR

121/5 in 16.5 7.19

BPL

Durbar Rajshahi beat Sylhet Strikers by 5 wickets 27 Jan 2025

SYT

117/9 in 20.0 5.85

RWR

119/9 in 20.0 5.95

BPL

Durbar Rajshahi beat Rangpur Riders by 2 runs 26 Jan 2025

RGR

117/8 in 20.0 5.85

RWR

170/9 in 20.0 8.5

BPL

Durbar Rajshahi beat Rangpur Riders by 25 runs 23 Jan 2025

RGR

146/10 in 19.2 7.55

RWR

80/10 in 14.2 5.58

BPL

Chittagong Kings beat Durbar Rajshahi by 111 runs 20 Jan 2025

CK

191/8 in 20.0 9.55

RWR

202/4 in 20.0 10.1

BPL

Khulna Tigers beat Durbar Rajshahi by 7 runs 19 Jan 2025

KLT

209/4 in 20.0 10.45

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Sylhet Titans Preview

Sylhet Titans had a rough ride last season, finishing at the bottom after winning only two out of 12 matches. Their aim this time will be to break into the top four and push further into the competition.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz is expected to take charge as skipper after managing 355 runs in 14 games last season at a strike rate of 133, while also chipping in with 13 wickets.

Zakir Hasan was their most consistent batter last year, scoring 389 runs in 12 innings at nearly 36 per outing while striking at 141. He will be counted on again, along with Rony Talukdar, Mominul Haque, and Saim Ayub, who bring much-needed steadiness to the order. 

Moeen Ali can be a factor in the later overs, capable of adding handy runs from the lower middle order.  

For the bowling unit, Mohammad Amir looks the one to watch after being in superb form this year across various T20 leagues. Ruyel Miah has also been dependable and should provide good support, while Azmatullah Omarzai and Nasum Ahmed give depth to the attack.

Sylhet Titans Predicted Playing XI:

Saim Ayub, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Rony Talukdar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Moeen Ali, Mohammad Amir, Ruyel Miah, Nasum Ahmed, Ariful Islam, Azmatullah Omarzai

Sylhet Titans Actual Playing XI:

Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Amir, Parvez Hossain Emon, Khaled Ahmed, Afif Hossain, Rony Talukdar, Ruyel Miah, Ethan Brookes, Hazratullah Zazai

Rajshahi Warriors Preview

Rajshahi Warriors struggled to make an impact last year, finishing fifth after collecting six wins from 12 games and suffering six defeats. They have reshaped their squad slightly and will be aiming to deliver a much stronger performance this year.

Najmul Hossain Shanto takes over the captaincy and will be counted on to produce steady scores at the top of the order. He has over 3,700 T20 runs with 17 fifties and two hundreds will be expected to lead by example.

Mushfiqur Rahim will be another major figure in their batting lineup. With more than 6000 T20 runs, the veteran has long been one of Bangladesh’s most dependable players and can be trusted to chip in with 20 to 30 runs on most days.

Yasir Ali and Akbar Ali are also expected to provide useful runs in the middle order. Yasir, in particular, is one to watch as he was the team’s second-leading run-getter last season with 336 runs at an average of 30.54 and a strike rate of 153.42.

In bowling, Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Ripon Mondol will shoulder the pace duties, both having the ability to strike breakthroughs with the new ball. Mohammad Nawaz, with his left-arm spin, and Sandeep Lamichhane, with his leg-spin, will also play important roles in containing opposition lineups. Nawaz is also useful with some handy runs down the order.

Rajshahi Warriors Predicted Playing XI:

Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Yasir Ali, Akbar Ali, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Hussain Talat, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Ripon Mondol, Sandeep Lamichhane, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Murad

Rajshahi Warriors Actual Playing XI:

Abdul Saqlain, SM Meherob, Mushfiqur Rahim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Yasir Ali, Binura Fernando, Sandeep Lamichhane

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

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.

SYT vs RWR Pitch Report

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.

Toss: To Bowl

Batting second is usually the preferred option in Sylhet, so expect the toss-winning side to field first here.