BPL 2025-26: Qualifier 1, RJW vs CHR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BPL match between Rajshahi Warriors vs Chattogram Royals?

Published - 19 Jan 2026, 18:08 IST | Updated - 19 Jan 2026, 18:58 IST

Rajshahi Warriors (RJW) and Chattogram Royals (CHR) are set to meet at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Tuesday, January 20, in Qualifier 1 in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26.

Rajshahi Warriors finished at the top of the points table at the end of the league phase. In 10 matches, they registered eight wins and suffered two defeats. The last time they lost a match was on January 9.

On the other hand, Chattogram Royals sealed the second spot, having won six matches and lost four. However, they are entering the playoffs on the back of consecutive defeats against Rajshahi Warriors and Dhaka Capitals.

In the two meetings this season between Rajshahi Warriors and Chattogram Royals the head-to-head score stands at 1-1.

The average first-innings total at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in six matches in BPL 2025-26 is around 154. Chasing teams and teams batting first have won three matches apiece. The spinners are expected to play a significant role in the match.

Sahibzada Farhan, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mustafizur Rahman (WK), James Neesham, Akbar Ali, Ryan Burl, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Jahandad Khan, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, Hasan Murad.

Mohammad Haris (WK), Mohammad Naim, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Hasan Nawaz, Mahedi Hasan (C), Asif Ali, Aamer Jamal, Tanvir Islam, Shoriful Islam, Mukidul Islam.

Najmul Hossain Shanto is one of the leading run-getters this season. He has amassed 329 runs in 10 innings at an average of 36.56 and a strike rate of 140.60. The left-handed batter will look to continue his purple patch on Tuesday.

Shoriful Islam has accounted for 23 wickets in 10 matches at an average of 9.26 and an economy rate of 5.78. The left-arm seamer will look to pick up wickets with the new ball and peg Rajshahi Warriors back in the crucial game.