The Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26 gets underway with an exciting opening clash as Sylhet Titans face Rajshahi Warriors at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. With a fresh season beginning, both sides will be eager to start their campaign on a positive note.
Sylhet Titans enter the tournament with a mix of experienced international names and promising local talent. Playing at home gives them familiarity with conditions, but consistency will be key if they want to challenge stronger opponents early in the competition.
Rajshahi Warriors arrive with confidence built on recent head-to-head dominance. Their squad features a balanced combination of dependable batters, quality all-rounders, and a varied bowling attack, making them one of the teams to watch this season.
Match Details
| Match | Sylhet Titans vs Rajshahi Warriors Match 1 |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26 |
| Date | Friday, December 26 |
| Time | 2:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet |
| Live Broadcast | Zee Network Channels |
| Live Streaming | Zee5 (App & Website) |
Weather Report – Sylhet
| Condition | Partly cloudy |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24°C – 28°C |
| Rain Chance | Low |
| Humidity | 60% – 65% |
| Dew Factor | Not expected |
Weather conditions look stable for the afternoon fixture, and interruptions due to rain are unlikely.
Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at Sylhet has generally supported batting in recent matches, especially during the first half of the innings. Batters who settle early can score freely, but bowlers who vary pace and length are rewarded.
As the game progresses, spinners are expected to come into the contest, particularly in the middle overs. With the match scheduled during daytime, dew is not expected to influence conditions.
SLT vs RJW Head-to-Head Record (T20s)
| Matches Played | Sylhet Titans Won | Rajshahi Warriors Won | Tied / No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Predicted Playing XIs
Sylhet Titans
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz |
| Saim Ayub |
| Parvez Hossain Emon |
| Rony Talukdar |
| Zakir Hasan (WK) |
| Afif Hossain |
| Angelo Mathews |
| Nasum Ahmed |
| Ebadot Hossain |
| Mohammad Amir |
| Khaled Ahmed |
Rajshahi Warriors
| Tanzid Hasan Tamim |
| Sahibzada Farhan |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto |
| Mushfiqur Rahim (WK) |
| Yasir Ali |
| Mohammad Nawaz |
| Akbar Ali |
| Dushan Hemantha |
| Hasan Murad |
| Tanzim Hasan Saib |
| Ripon Mondol |
Dream11 Fantasy Prediction
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeepers | Mushfiqur Rahim, Zakir Hasan |
| Batters | Najmul Hossain Shanto, Saim Ayub, Rony Talukdar |
| All-rounders | Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Nawaz, Angelo Mathews |
| Bowlers | Mohammad Amir, Nasum Ahmed, Dushan Hemantha |
Captain: Najmul Hossain Shanto
Vice-Captain: Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Match Prediction 🏆
Based on recent head-to-head record, squad balance, and overall form, Sylhet Titans are predicted to win this match.
Sylhet Titans will need standout performances from their senior players to challenge a confident Rajshahi side in this opening fixture.
