BPL 2025-26: Predicting top 3 player battles for match 5

Chattogram Royals and Rangpur Riders will clash in match 5 of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL 2025-26) on December 29, 2025, at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.

The Chattogram Royals earned two points after winning their first game in the current BPL 2025–2026. The Rangpur Riders, on the other hand, will play their first match in the BPL 2025–26 competition and will be looking to get off to a strong start with a victory.

Here are the predicted top 3 player battles for match 5 of BPL 2025-26:

1. Litton Das vs Shoriful Islam

Litton Das has scored 2443 runs at a strike rate of 129.80 in 106 BPL games, with one ton and 14 fifties. Litton Das is an excellent opening batter in T20s, and he knows how to score runs in both powerplay overs and the middle phase of the game. He can hit the shots over the fielders and then manipulate the spinners in middle overs.

With 63 wickets at an economy of 8.89 in 49 BPL games, Shoriful Islam has fared well in the tournament. Islam’s speed and ability to swing the ball might come in handy to keep Litton Das in reins. He can bowl cutters and yorkers at the top to keep Litton Das quiet.

2. Mahmudul Hasan Joy vs Mustafizur Rahman

Mahmudul Hasan Joy will lead the middle order and has scored 613 runs at a strike rate of 110.05 in 31 BPL games with three fifties. Joy’s batting has been a breath of fresh air for Bangladesh cricket, and this has led to him becoming a brilliant asset for his team in the Bangladesh Premier League as well. 

Mustafizur Rahman has been excellent with 105 wickets at an economy of 7.14 in 82 BPL games, with best bowling figures of 5/27. Rahman will be the best bowler to keep Mahmudul Hasan Joy quiet. Rahman has some of the most deceptive slower balls and toe-crushing yorkers in international cricket now and will use them to dismiss Joy early to get an advantage. 

3. Towhid Hridoy vs Abu Hider

Towhid Hridoy has excelled in the BPL tournament, scoring 1321 runs at a strike rate of 132.33 and one century and eight fifties and a best score of 108*. Hridoy has quietly and surely carved out a space for himself in both international cricket and the Bangladesh Premier League. He is a real threat to opposition bowlers, as if he gets set, he can get a big score easily.

Abu Hider has taken 79 wickets at an economy of 8.26, with best bowling figures of 5/12. Hider bowls quickly and has the ability to dismiss Towhid Hridoy early to give his team an advantage. 

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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