BPL 2025-26: Predicting the top 3 player battles for match 29

Noakhali Express and Rangpur Riders will clash in match 29 of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL 2025-26) tournament on January 18, 2026, at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, in Dhaka.

Noakhali Express have played eight games and have won only two and lost six. Meanwhile, the Rangpur Riders have won four and lost as many after eight games they have played in the season.

Here are the predicted top 3 player battles for match 29 of BPL 2025-26:

Soumya Sarkar vs Mustafizur Rahman

Soumya Sarkar has made 159 runs at a strike rate of 139.47 in six games, with the best score of 59. Sarkar has done extremely well with the bat, and he has both anchored the innings and scored quickly when needed. He will be a huge wicket for the opposition if dismissed early.

Mustafizur Rahman has 13 wickets at an economy of 7.06 in eight games, with the best bowling of 3/18. Rahman dismissing Sarkar for cheap will be the best start his team could get.

Towhid Hridoy vs Zahir Khan

Towhid Hridoy has managed 207 runs at a strike rate of 127.77 in eight games, with a best score of 97*. Hridoy has smashed the opposition bowlers at will and his batting has been impressive, especially his calm head and ability to consistently score under pressure.

Zahir Khan has impressed with nine wickets at an economy of 6.97 in eight games, with best bowling figures of 3/8. Zahir Khan has exploited the spin-friendly tracks in the Bangladesh Premier League and his left-arm wrist spin might be difficult for Towhid to tackle.

Khushdil Shah vs Hasan Mahmud

Khushdil Shah has scored 190 runs at a strike rate of 153.22 in eight games, with a best score of 44. Khushdil has shown why he is rated so highly in Pakistan when it comes to finishing, having hit 10 sixes and 18 fours so far in the BPL 2025-26.

Hasan Mahmud has scored six runs and has taken 15 wickets at an economy of 6.03 in nine games, with the best bowling of 4/26. Hasan Mahmud will be the best bet to stop Khushdil in his tracks. His wickets in BPL 2025-26 have come at a good economy rate.