Match overview
Dhaka Capitals beat Chattogram Royals by 42 runs at Shere Bangla National Stadium on 18 January 2026 in the Bangladesh Premier League. Batting first after Chattogram won the toss and chose to field, Dhaka posted 170 all out. Chattogram's reply never got started: three wickets fell inside the powerplay and they were bowled out for 128, losing by a comfortable margin. Saif Hassan was named Player of the Match. For Dhaka, it was a first win after four consecutive defeats in the 2026 BPL campaign. For Chattogram, it was a setback after three wins from their previous four fixtures.
The match turned on the first six overs of each innings. Dhaka's 53 for 1 in their powerplay set a platform that the middle order built on, adding 85 runs for 3 wickets through overs seven to fifteen. The death overs were scrappy, 6 wickets falling for 32 runs, but 170 on this ground was still a competitive total. Chattogram's reply was in trouble from the first over, and although a late flurry of 53 runs from 4 wickets at the death added some respectability, the target was never in sight.
Venue and conditions
Shere Bangla National Stadium is one of the most used T20 venues in South Asia. Across 469 matches at this ground, the average first-innings score sits at 179 runs and the average second-innings score at 161. The chase success rate of 54% makes it a ground where chasing sides hold a marginal statistical advantage, though that edge disappears quickly if the top order fails.
Dhaka's powerplay of 53 runs was 14 above the venue average of 39. That kind of early acceleration tends to be worth more here than elsewhere, as the pitch typically offers most pace and bounce in the first hour before settling into a batter-friendly surface through the middle overs. The venue's average death-overs contribution is 34 runs; Dhaka's 32 was fractionally below par, whilst Chattogram's 53 at the death came too late to change the result.
Chattogram won the toss and chose to field. The decision is consistent with the ground's patterns: teams elect to field 59% of the time here after winning the toss. On this occasion, Dhaka made them pay from the outset.
How to watch
The Bangladesh Premier League does not currently hold a dedicated UK free-to-air broadcast deal. UK viewers can access BPL coverage through T Sports' online streaming platform or via Fancode, which has carried BPL rights in recent seasons. Check your streaming provider's listings to confirm availability for individual fixtures, as rights arrangements can change through the course of a tournament.
For fans who prefer radio, BBC Sport does not carry BPL commentary as standard. The BPL's own digital channels on YouTube have broadcast some matches in previous seasons, so that is worth checking for live or on-demand access.
Recent form
Dhaka Capitals arrived at this fixture in poor shape, having lost their previous four matches against Rangpur Riders, Rajshahi Warriors, Noakhali Express and Sylhet Titans. Their only prior win of the 2026 campaign came against Noakhali Express. A run like that puts the dressing room under pressure regardless of the quality of the opposition, and a convincing 42-run victory will carry weight beyond the two points.
Chattogram Royals entered with a more encouraging record, winning three of their last five fixtures including back-to-back wins over Noakhali Express and Rajshahi Warriors. Their defeat here is a reminder that a settled mid-table run can unravel quickly when a top order collapses inside six overs. Chattogram's next fixture will test whether this is a blip or a deeper fragility in the batting line-up. Both sides remain in a BPL campaign that still has matches to resolve and standings to settle.
