Noakhali Express vs Rangpur Riders – Match 29
The 29th match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 will see Noakhali Express face Rangpur Riders on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM local time.
Noakhali Express enter with a struggling batting unit led by Mahidul Islam Ankon (155 runs in 7 matches, avg 25.83, SR 101.97) and Soumya Sarkar (145 runs in 5 matches, avg 29, SR 136.79). Their bowling has been a bright spot with Hasan Mahmud (14 wickets) and Mehedi Hasan Rana (11 wickets) providing control and breakthroughs.
Rangpur Riders boast strong batting from Dawid Malan and Towhid Hridoy (both 203 runs, Malan avg 40.6, Hridoy avg 33.83), offering consistency and power. Their bowling attack is led by Mustafizur Rahman (13 wickets) and Faheem Ashraf (11 wickets), combining variations and wicket-taking ability.
In their recent head-to-head on January 9, 2026, Noakhali Express narrowly defeated Rangpur Riders by 9 runs, adding extra intensity to this clash as both teams vie for crucial points in the standings.
Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur is a balanced T20 venue in BPL, often favoring spinners in the middle overs with slower conditions. Average first-innings scores are around 150-160, with chasing teams having a strong advantage (around 60-65% wins historically due to dew and pitch slowing down). A first-innings total of 155–165 is competitive, but dew can make chasing easier under lights.
Expert Prediction: Rangpur Riders have 52% and Noakhali Express has 48% 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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