BPL 2025-26: Predicting the Sylhet Titans XI and Dhaka Capitals XI for match 18

The match 18 of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL 2025-26) will see Sylhet Titans taking on Dhaka Capitals on January 8, 2026, at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet. 

Sylhet Titans have played six games in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL 2025-26) and have won and lost three each. On the other hand, Dhaka Capitals have played four games and have won only one game.

Here is the predicted the Sylhet Titans XI and Dhaka Capitals XI for match 18 of BPL 2025-26:

Top Order: Parvez Hossain Emon (WK), Tawfique Khan, Zakir Hassan

Parvez Hossain Emon has scored 202 runs at a strike rate of 132.89 in six games, with the best score of 65*. Tawfique Khan has made 148 runs at a strike rate of 116.53 in eight total BPL games. Zakir Hasan has scored 52 runs at a strike rate of 104 in four games in BPL 2025-26.

Middle Order: Afif Hossain, Moeen Ali, Azmatullah Omarzai

Afif Hossain has scored 101 runs at a strike rate of 132.89 in six games, with a best score of 46. Moeen Ali’s has 415 runs at a strike rate of 135.62 and 22 wickets at an economy of 7.99 in 23 games. Azmatullah Omarzai has scored 100 runs at a strike rate of 144.92 in four games, with the best score of 50*.

Lower Order: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C), Ethan Brookes

Mehidy Hasan Miraz has made 48 runs and taken three wickets in six games, and his underwhelming performance has been concerning in this BPL 2025-26. Ethan Brookes has scored 61 runs in six games for the Titans this BPL season.

Bowlers: Nasum Ahmed, Khaled Ahmed, Mohammad Amir

Nasum Ahmed is the second-highest wicket-taker in BPL 2024-25 with eight scalps at an economy of 5.95 in six games, with the best bowling figures of 5/7. Khaled Ahmed has picked seven wickets at an economy of 7.70 in six games, with best bowling of 4/23. Mohammad Amir has picked four wickets in six games with an economy of 6.49.

Here is the predicted the Sylhet Titans XI and Dhaka Capitals XI for match 18 of BPL 2025-26:

Top Order: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Abdullah Al Mamun, Saif Hassan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 31 runs in his first outing in BPL 2025-26. Abdullah Al Mamun has made 65 runs at a strike rate of 114.03 in two games, with a best score of 45. Saif Hassan has made just 26 runs in four games in this ongoing BPL tournament.

Middle Order: Mohammad Mithun (C/WK), Shamim Hossain, Sabbir Rahman

Mohammad Mithun has made 76 runs at a strike rate of 124.59 in the four games in BPL 2025-26. Shamim Hossain made 113 runs at a strike rate of 154.79 in four games, with a best score of 81*. Sabbir Rahman smashed 65 runs at a strike rate of 144.44 in four games in the ongoing BPL season.

Lower Order: Nasir Hossain, Imad Wasim

Nasir Hossain made 41 runs at a strike rate of 89.13 and took two wickets in four BPL 2025-26 games. Imad Wasim has taken four wickets in four games with a best bowling of 3/16.

Bowlers: Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Ziaur Rahman

Mohammad Saifuddin has taken three wickets in four games in this BPL season. Taskin Ahmed has picked two wickets in three games in the ongoing BPL 2025-26. Ziaur Rahman has taken three wickets in two 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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