BPL 2025-26: Predicting the Chattogram Royals XI and Rajshahi Warriors XI for the Qualifier 1 match

Chattogram Royals and Rajshahi Warriors will clash in the Qualifier 1 match of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL 2025-26) at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, in Dhaka on January 20, 2026.

The Rajshahi Warriors and Chattogram Royals finished at the no. 1 and no. 2 spots in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL 2025-26) tournament points table. Rajshahi won eight games out of 10 and had 16 points. On the other hand, Chattogram Royals won six games out of 10 and had 12 points.

Here is the predicted BPL Qualifier 1 Playing XI:

Chattogram Royals:

Top Order: Mohammad Naim, Mohammad Haris (WK), Mahmudul Hasan Joy

Mohammad Naim has scored 233 runs at a strike rate of 133.14 in 10 games thus far in BPL 2025-26, with the best score of 54*. Mohammad Haris has scored 23 runs in the three games he has played so far. Mahmudul Hasan Joy has scored 102 runs at a strike rate of 147.82 in 10 games, with the best score of 44.

Middle Order: Shadman Islam, Hasan Nawaz, Mahedi Hasan (C)

Mahedi Hasan has made 154 runs at a strike rate of 138.78 and has taken 13 wickets at an economy of 6.89 in 10 games in the ongoing BPL 2025-26. Hasan Nawaz has made 154 runs at a strike rate of 100.65 in six games. in this BPL 2025-26. Shadman Islam has made three runs in six games in this BPL season.

Lower Order: Asif Ali, Aamer Jamal

Asif Ali of Pakistan has 125 runs at a strike rate of 169.86 in 12 BPL games, with the best score of 55*. Aamer Jamal has taken three wickets in three games in this BPL 2025-26.

Bowlers: Tanvir Islam, Shoriful Islam, Mukidul Islam

Tanvir Islam has taken 13 wickets at an economy of 6.72 in nine games, with best bowling figures of 3/8. Shoriful Islam has 23 wickets at an economy of 5.78 in 10 games, with the best bowling figures of 5/9. Mukidul Islam has taken six wickets at an economy of 8.55 in six games, with best bowling figures of 2/5.

Rajshahi Warriors:

Top Order: Sahibzada Farhan, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C)

Sahibzada Farhan has scored 108 runs at a strike rate of 125.28 in six games, with the best score of 65. Tanzid Hasan has scored 183 runs at a strike rate of 124.48 in 10 games, with the best score of 76. Najmul Hossain Shanto has scored 329 runs at a strike rate of 140.59 in 10 games, with the best score of 101*.

Middle Order: Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), James Neesham, Akbar Ali

Mushfiqur Rahim has scored 244 runs at a strike rate of 111.92 in 10 games, with a best score of 51*. James Neesham has scored 30 runs and has taken three wickets in four games. Akbar Ali has scored 67 runs in three games.

Lower Order: Ryan Burl, Tanzim Hasan Sakib

Ryan Burl has taken two wickets and scored 46 runs in six games. Tanzim Hasan Sakib has taken 11 wickets at an economy of 8.12 in eight games, with the best bowling figures of 4/17.

Bowlers: Jahandad Khan, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, Hasan Murad

Jahandad Khan has taken two wickets in one game he has played. Abdul Gaffar Saqlain has taken five wickets at an economy of 6.40 in six games. Hasan Murad has taken two wickets in three games thus far.

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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