Sylhet Titans vs Dhaka Capitals Highlights, 18th Match | Jan 08: Moeen Ali Shines with Bat and Ball as Sylhet Titans Defeat Dhaka by 20 Runs.

SYT vs DKA 18th BPL Match Highlights

captured a measured all-round performance as Sylhet Titans defended 180 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium to beat Dhaka Capitals by 20 runs. The night game on January 08, 2026, kept Sylhet third on the points table while Dhaka remained fifth.

Dhaka Capitals chose to field after winning the toss on a surface that rewarded disciplined bowling early before easing for stroke-play. Sylhet’s top order was tested in the powerplay, losing Tawfique Khan and Parvez Hossain Emon inside the first eight overs, but the innings never lost structure. Ariful Islam’s controlled 38 off 29 anchored the middle phase, while Azmatullah Omarzai added tempo through the back half of the innings.

The late surge defined Sylhet’s total. With wickets falling in quick succession from the 17th over, the innings could have stalled, but Moeen Ali’s 28 from just eight balls struck at a strike rate of 350—reframed the final overs. Supported by unbeaten cameos from Ethan Brookes and captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Sylhet accelerated from 134/4 to 180/6, turning a competitive score into a demanding target of 181.

Dhaka’s reply began with intent. Abdullah Al Mamun’s brisk 24 off 11 complemented Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who held the chase together with a 51 from 44. However, Sylhet’s bowlers applied consistent pressure through the middle overs. Nasum Ahmed removed Nasir Hossain to check momentum, and Moeen Ali’s tight four-over spell (2/20) accounted for Shamim Hossain and Mohammad Mithun, disrupting the Capitals’ engine room.

The required rate climbed as wickets fell at regular intervals. Saif Hassan and Imad Wasim briefly counter-punched, but Salman Irshad’s three-wicket return and disciplined support from Azmatullah Omarzai and Ruyel Miah kept boundaries scarce. Sabbir Rahman remained unbeaten with 25 off 16, yet with 34 needed from the last two overs, Dhaka ran out of time and finished on 160/8.

Tactically, Sylhet’s adaptability stood out. Their batting adjusted after early losses, prioritizing partnerships before unleashing a targeted late assault. With the ball, they rotated options to match phases containing during the powerplay, tightening in the middle, and striking whenever Dhaka threatened to reset. The outcome reflected a balanced plan executed across both innings rather than a single passage of play.

Toss Winner

Dhaka Capitals won the toss and preferred to begin by bowling.

Key Moment

Moeen Ali’s eight-ball 28 in the closing overs, following the fall of Azmatullah Omarzai and Ariful Islam in the 17th over, transformed Sylhet’s total from a par score into 180, decisively shifting the chase equation.

Star Performer / MVP

Moeen Ali defined the match with a late-innings 28 off 8 to lift Sylhet beyond 180 and a controlling spell of 2/20 that removed key middle-order batters during the chase.

Sylhet Titans vs Dhaka Capitals Match Summary

SYT vs DKA Playing XI

Sylhet Titans: Parvez Hossain Emon, Tawfique Khan, Ariful Islam, Afif Hossain, Azmatullah Omarzai, Moeen Ali, Ethan Brookes, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Ruyel Miah, Salman Irshad

Dhaka Capitals: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Abdullah Al Mamun, Nasir Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Saif Hassan, Mohammad Mithun, Sabbir Rahman, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Ziaur Rahman

Disclaimer: This match highlight 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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