BPL 2025-26: Predicting the top 3 player battles for the match 17

Noakhali Express and Rajshahi Warriors will clash in match 17 of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL 2025-26) tournament on January 8, 2026, at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet.

The Noakhali Express are enduring a torrid run in the BPL 2025-26, having lost all four matches they have played so far and remaining winless on the points table. In contrast, the Rajshahi Warriors have also featured in four games this season but have enjoyed far better results, winning three and losing one to collect six points.

Here are the predicted top 3 player battles for match 17 for BPL 2025-26:

1. Najmul Hossain Shanto vs Zahir Khan

Najmul Hossain Shanto is the top scorer in this edition of BPL 2025-26, scoring 203 runs at a strike rate of 147.10 in four games, with the best score of 101*. Shanto is in the form of his life in the Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26, and it will take a lot from the opposition bowlers to keep him quiet.

Zahir Khan has taken six wickets at an economy of 6.00 with best bowling figures of 3/8. The left-arm wrist spinner is in good form in the ongoing BPL 2025-26, and this might be the risk his team might have to take to keep Shanto in reins. Zahir’s variations and speed fluctuations might work against Shanto, who might be deceived into playing a false shot.

2. Sahibzada Farhan vs Hasan Mahmud

Sahibzada Farhan has scored 87 runs at a strike rate of 127.94 in four games, with the best score of 65. Farhan’s strike rate might not look that impressive, but he has been impressive on the slow and low pitches in Bangladesh. Once he gets going, Farhan can do a lot of damage with the bat and can play the whole 20 overs.

Hasan Mahmud has scored one run and taken five wickets at an economy of 5.14 in four games. The right-arm fast bowler has the ability to both swing the ball and extract bounce from the slow pitches to deceive Farhan in their encounter.

3. Mahidul Islam Ankon vs. Tanzim Hasan Sakib

Mahidul Islam Ankon has scored 113 runs at a strike rate of 96.58 in four games, with a best score of 61*. Ankon has been the hope for his team, Noakhali Express, with the bat, but his scoring rate has been a worry.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib has taken five wickets at an economy of 8.75 in four games. Tanzim Hasan Sakib’s aggression will be the key for his team and possibly for neutralising the best batters of the opposition.  

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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