BPL 2025-26: Match 17, NOE vs RJW Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BPL match between Noakhali Express vs Rajshahi Warriors?

Noakhali Express (NOE) will be desperate to end their losing streak when they face a confident Rajshahi Warriors (RJW) side in match No. 17 of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26. This encounter is set to be played at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet.

Noakhali Express have lost all five matches they have played so far in their maiden season. On Wednesday, they suffered the last of their five defeats. Dhaka Capitals defeated Haider Ali and Co. by seven wickets.

On the other hand, Rajshahi Warriors have started the campaign strongly. They find themselves at No. 4 on the points table, having won three matches and lost just one this season. Najmul Hossain Shanto’s men are coming into this clash on the back of a win against Rangpur Riders in the Super Over.

NOE vs RJW Match Details

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet

The pitches so far have had something in them for both batters and bowlers. Not many games have been high-scoring. Chasing teams have been more beneficial in the tournament so far. The team batting first will want to put at least a 170-plus total on the board.

NOE vs RJW Head-to-Head Record in T20s

This will be the second meeting between Noakhali Express and Rajshahi Warriors. They faced each other earlier in the season when Rajshahi emerged victorious by six wickets.

NOE vs RJW Predicted Playing XIs

Noakhali Express (NOE):

Maaz Sadaqat, Habibur Rahman Sohan, Soumya Sarkar, Haider Ali (C), Munim Shahriar, Mahidul Islam Ankon (WK), Abu Hasim, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Hasan Mahmud, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Zahir Khan.

Rajshahi Warriors (RJW):

NOE vs RJW Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Najmul Hossain Shanto

The Rajshahi Warriors’ skipper, Najmul Hossain Shant,o has been in red-hot form this season. He is the leading run-getter, with 203 runs to his name in four innings. He has an average of 67.67 and a strike rate of 147.10. Noakhali will want to see the back of him as soon as possible.

Probable Best Bowler: Hasan Mahmud

Hasan Mahmud’s performance in BPL 2025-26 has been one of the rare silver linings for Noakhali Express this season. The right-arm pacer has picked up seven wickets in five matches at an average of 12.71. His four-over spell will be crucial on Thursday as Noakhali look to get off the mark.

Today’s Match Prediction: Rajshahi Warriors to win the match