Chattogram Royals vs Rajshahi Warriors – Final
The Final of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025–26 will see Chattogram Royals take on Rajshahi Warriors on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM local time (1:00 PM GMT).
Chattogram Royals enter this title decider with a powerful and experienced squad. Their batting lineup is led by Mohammad Naim, Avishka Fernando, Paul Stirling, Charith Asalanka, Niroshan Dickwella, providing a solid top order and explosive middle-order firepower. Kamran Ghulam, Asif Ali, and Shadman Islam add depth and aggression.
In the bowling department, Chattogram Royals boast a strong and varied attack featuring Shoriful Islam, Abu Hider Rony, Arafat Sunny, Tanvir Islam, Mahedi Hasan (c), Ziaur Rahman, offering both pace and spin options perfectly suited to the conditions.
Rajshahi Warriors come into this high-stakes match with a well-balanced unit. Their batting unit includes Sahibzada Farhan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Kane Williamson, capable of building strong partnerships and accelerating in the middle overs.
Rajshahi Warriors’ bowling attack is led by Binura Fernando, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Ripon Mondol, Sandeep Lamichhane, Mohammad Nawaz, James Neesham, providing a good mix of pace and spin to challenge any batting lineup.
The Shere Bangla National Stadium pitch in Dhaka typically offers good bounce and carry early on, assisting both pacers and spinners as the match progresses. The surface can slow down later, favoring spinners, with batters able to play freely once set. A first-innings total of around 165–175 is generally considered competitive at this venue in BPL.
Expert Prediction: In this high-pressure Final, Rajshahi Warriors hold a slight edge with their explosive batting depth, strong bowling variety, and consistent form throughout the tournament. Rajshahi Warriors have 56% chance and Chattogram Royals have 44% winning chance.
Disclaimer: This video expresses the author’s personal insights and analysis. We encourage readers to consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.
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