BPL 2025-26: Predicting the top 3 player battles of the Eliminator match

Rangpur Riders and Sylhet Titans will clash in the Eliminator match of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL 2025-26) on January 20, at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, in Dhaka.

Both the teams boast of some big-name players, and the match will be an exciting one. With 12 points from six of ten games, the Rangpur Riders qualified for the Eliminator match after finishing third in the BPL 2025–26 standings. The Sylhet Titans have 10 points after 10 games with five wins and five losses.

Here are the BPL Eliminator Match Player Battles for Rangpur Riders vs Sylhet Titans:

1. Towhid Hridoy vs Nasum Ahmed

Towhid Hridoy managed 378 runs at a strike rate of 139.48 in 10 games, with a best score of 109. Hridoy has excelled at taking advantage of powerplay overs and maximising the scoring opportunities.

Nasum Ahmed has taken 14 wickets at an economy of 6.39 in 10 games, with best bowling figures of 5/7. Ahmed has excelled with the ball despite the plethora of big hitters he has against. Nasum could be employed early on to disrupt Hridoy’s penchant for pace and freedom to hit.

2. Parvez Hossain Emon vs Nahid Rana

Parvez Hossain Emon has scored 329 runs at a strike rate of 131.07 in 10 games, with the best score of 65*. Emon has taken full use of the freedom given to him at the top of the order. He has scored quickly and given flying starts to his team.

Nahid Rana has taken eight wickets at an economy of 6.99 in seven games, with the best bowling figures of 3/11. Rana has an extreme pace that might make Emon sweat and keep him from hitting his shots at will.

3. Khushdil Shah vs Afif Hossain

Khushdil Shah has scored 199 runs at a strike rate of 147.40 in 10 games, with a best score of 44. He has played the finisher’s role to the tee, hitting 10 sixes and 18 fours in the 10 innings he has batted in BPL.

Afif Hossain has made 181 runs at a strike rate of 122.29 in 10 games, with a best score of 46. In the battle of finishers, Afif Hossain has hit more fours (19) than sixes (4) but has had the same effect for his team.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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