Why Chattogram Royals Lost to Rajshahi Warriors in the Final Match of BPL 2025–26: 3 Key Reasons Behind the Defeat

The final should have been an edge-of-your-seat affair; however, it went down for the Chattogram Royals much sooner than anticipated. Under the Mirpur lights, it had looked like the Royals would never struggle with a 175 target run-chase. However, as soon as the first handful of overs began to pass, it became apparent that the Royals were caught in limbo, unable to transition past “cautious” into a state of panic. The rest of what transpired was not a bold run chase that went awry; rather, it was a slow drip of losing faith, timing, and strategic thinking, ultimately culminating in a 63-run loss that left the fans speechless.

A Powerplay Collapse That Poisoned the Chase

Chattogram’s demise started at a place that typically creates momentum for a chase of the Power Play. Rather than creating a base to build upon, the top-order destroyed the one they created. Early falls for Mohammad Naim and then Mahmudul Hasan Joy had the Royals in big trouble just after three overs (18/2). The pressure created by those early losses forced Mirza Baig into a role that he was not prepared to handle. He hit 39 from 36 balls, a solid effort, but it did nothing to alleviate the pressure when runs became scarce, and dots continued to pile up. Neither the middle order nor the lower orders were able to stabilize the run total. They lost wickets in bunches, with none of their partnerships reaching 30 runs. For Chattogram, the type of collapse they experienced during this game is less about ability and more about decision-making, and Chattogram made the wrong decisions.

Rajshahi’s Match-Winners Took the Game Away

If Chattogram were to lose this encounter, then it would be the Rajshahi Warriors who would take advantage of that loss by having two outstanding performances in this game. The first of those performances was from Tanzid Hasan, who produced an outstanding innings of 100 runs off just 62 deliveries, one which showed tremendous patience initially, and very good control over his batting as the innings progressed. He made sure he could resist the better bowlers and punished the poorer ones, particularly Mahedi Hasan and Aamer Jamal. In doing so, he helped Rajshahi to reach an important total of 174, a target that would be difficult to defend when chasing. Following that was the final nail in the coffin with the ball. Binura Fernando was utterly ruthless in his spell of 4 wickets for 9 runs. He bowled straight and always targeted the stumps, clearly exposing the weaknesses of the Chattogram batsmen to seam movement.

Failure to Adapt to Conditions and the Occasion

Possibly the most troubling element of all for Chattogram was their failure to understand the Mirpur surface. The Mirpur surface is an ideal surface for a disciplined approach, variation in bowling, and batters who have a clear plan rather than hesitant ones. Chattogram adapted to the Mirpur surface immediately, while Rajshahi adopted the right tactics from the start. Once wickets started to fall, Chattogram’s tactics remained unchanged at any stage, whether by adjusting the length they bowled, attempting a calculated counterattack, or being flexible in their approach. The over-reliance on individuals such as Asif Ali and Aamer Jamal (who had not formed partnerships) showed that the team was constructed to respond to league-stage unpredictability rather than control the end-game. In addition to early bowling indiscipline and missed fielding opportunities, this ultimately sealed the outcome for Chattogram.

FAQs

Why did Chattogram Royals collapse while chasing 175?

Early powerplay wickets and slow middle-overs batting destroyed momentum and pushed the chase out of reach.

Who had the biggest impact in the final?

Tanzid Hasan’s century and Binura Fernando’s 4-wicket spell decisively swung the match Rajshahi’s way.

Did pitch conditions influence the result?

Yes. Rajshahi adapted smartly to the Mirpur surface, while Chattogram failed to adjust their batting

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