BPL 2025-26: Match 9, SLT vs DHCP Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BPL match between Sylhet Titans vs Dhaka Capitals?

Published - 31 Dec 2025, 17:58 IST | Updated - 31 Dec 2025, 18:44 IST

Sylhet Titans (SLT) take on Dhaka Capitals (DHCP) in match No. 9 of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, January 1.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz-led Sylhet suffered a defeat in their first game against Rajshahi Warriors by eight wickets. However, they bounced back strongly, beating Noakhali Express by one wicket in their second game of the season.

Meanwhile, Mohammad Mithun's Dhaka Capitals started the tournament with a comprehensive win against Rajshahi Warriors by five wickets. Their encounter against the Rangpur Riders on Tuesday was postponed in respect of the nation's mourning following the passing of Bangladesh's former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia.

In the first six matches played at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium this season, the average first-innings score has been around 144. Chasing has been the more rewarding choice at this venue. Five games have been won by teams batting first.

This is going to be the first meeting between the Sylhet Titans and the Dhaka Capitals.

Saim Ayub, Rony Talukdar, Zakir Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon (WK), Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C), Ethan Brookes, Nasum Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, Khaled Ahmed, Salman Irshad.

Saif Hassan, Usman Khan, Abdullah Al Mamun, Mohammad Mithun (C & WK), Nasir Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Sabbir Rahman, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Saifuddin, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Salman Mirza.

Parvez Hossain Emon has started his campaign on a bright note. In two innings, he has already aggregated 125 runs. He also has an impressive strike rate of 168.92. The 23-year-old will be the batter to watch out for on Thursday.

Khaled Ahmed is among the most experienced bowlers in BPL 2025-26. He bagged a four-for in the game against Noakhali Express. The right-arm seamer will want to get his team off to a great start inside the powerplay.