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.
RJW vs CHR Match Details
| Match | Rajshahi Warriors vs Chattogram Royals, Qualifier 1, BPL 2025-26 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Tuesday, January 20; 5:30 pm |
| Venue | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur |
| Live Streaming Details | Fancode (app and website) |
Shere Bangla National Stadium Pitch Report
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.
RJW vs CHR Head to Head Record in T20s
| Matches Played | 2 |
| Won by Rajshahi Warriors | 1 |
| Won by Chattogram Royals | 1 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
| First-ever fixture | January 9, 2026 |
| Most-recent fixture | January 17, 2026 |
RJW vs CHR Predicted Playing XIs
Rajshahi Warriors (RJW):
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.
Chattogram Royals (CHR):
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.
RJW vs CHR Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter: Najmul Hossain Shanto
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.
Probable Best Bowler: Shoriful Islam
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.
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