Chattogram Royals vs Rajshahi Warriors BPL T20 Recap 2026

Bangladesh Premier LeagueResult

Chattogram Royals

134/4

Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka · Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Chattogram Royals won by 6 wicketsPlayer of the match: Mahedi Hasan

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Chattogram Royals chase down 134 to beat Rajshahi Warriors by 6 wickets

Match overview

Chattogram Royals beat Rajshahi Warriors by 6 wickets in the Bangladesh Premier League on 20 January 2026 at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. Rajshahi Warriors were bowled out for 133, a total that looked below par at a venue where the average first-innings score across 469 matches is 179. Chattogram were measured in the chase, scoring 63 runs for the loss of just 1 wicket in the middle overs before closing out the match at 134 for 4. Mahedi Hasan took the Player of the Match award.

Rajshahi's innings fell apart in the final stretch. They managed only 48 runs in the death overs while losing 5 wickets, a collapse that made Chattogram's task straightforward from the moment the second innings settled. The middle phase of the chase, in contrast, was controlled and calm: Chattogram needed 40 from the last four overs with 6 wickets in hand, and they got there without much alarm.

The win is meaningful for Chattogram in the context of the rivalry. Rajshahi had won the two previous meetings in 2026, including by 63 runs, so this result levels the head-to-head at 2 wins apiece from 4 matches.

Venue and conditions

Shere Bangla National Stadium has hosted 469 T20 matches, making it one of the most extensively documented short-format venues in world cricket. The average first-innings score is 179, which puts Rajshahi Warriors' 133 in sharp perspective. The pitch traditionally offers enough for bowlers early on, and the powerplay average of 39 runs suggests scoring comes at a controlled rate in the first six overs.

Chattogram's powerplay return of 31 runs for no wicket was marginally below the ground average, but it preserved wickets and allowed their middle order to push in overs seven through fifteen. Death-overs scoring at this venue averages 34 runs, so Rajshahi's 48 in that phase might look acceptable in isolation; the problem was the 5 wickets lost getting there, which suggests a batting order that ran out of partners rather than timing its acceleration well.

The toss has a measurable influence at this venue. Teams winning the toss choose to field in 59 per cent of matches here, and chasing sides win 54 per cent of the time. Chattogram Royals read those numbers correctly, fielding first and defending a par-plus target with room to spare.

How to watch

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Recent form

Rajshahi Warriors came into this fixture on the back of four consecutive wins, having beaten Sylhet Titans, Dhaka Capitals, Rangpur Riders and Chattogram Royals in that run. Their only loss in their previous five was a defeat to Chattogram, and they will have looked at this fixture as a chance to reaffirm their dominance in this head-to-head. It did not work out that way.

Chattogram Royals had been inconsistent. They lost to Dhaka Capitals and to Rajshahi Warriors in back-to-back matches before stringing together wins over Noakhali Express and Rajshahi again. Their form has a certain resilience: they have now beaten Rajshahi twice in 2026 despite also losing to them twice. Both sides will likely meet again before the tournament concludes, and on this evidence the Royals' bowling attack has the depth to keep the Warriors' batters in check at this ground.

Talking points

What to look out for

5 angles

Headline angle

Royals restrict Warriors to below-par 133

Rajshahi Warriors were bowled out for 133, well below the Shere Bangla National Stadium's average first-innings score of 179. Their death overs proved particularly damaging: they lost 5 wickets for just 48 runs between overs 16 and 20.

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Chattogram's middle overs did the heavy lifting

Chattogram Royals scored 63 runs in the middle phase while losing only 1 wicket, effectively settling the chase before the final stretch. That middle-overs platform meant the Royals needed just 40 runs from the death, which they reached at the cost of 3 wickets.

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Mahedi Hasan earns Player of the Match

Mahedi Hasan took home the Player of the Match award, a fitting result in a game where disciplined bowling kept Rajshahi Warriors well below the venue average. His contribution came in a match where the toss-winning side chose to field and backed their bowlers to do a job.

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Toss decision vindicated by the numbers

Chattogram Royals won the toss and elected to field, a sensible call at a ground where 59 per cent of toss-winners choose to bowl first and chasing sides succeed 54 per cent of the time. Both those trends played out here.

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Head-to-head now level at 2-2

This win levels the all-time series between the two sides at 2 wins apiece from 4 meetings. Rajshahi had taken the previous two encounters in 2026, including a 63-run win, so Chattogram's response was significant.

Context

Key insights

Historical · Not official

Venue par

209

Avg 1st innings score at National Stadium

74 matches · 2004–2023

Chase success

58%

Chases completed successfully at National Stadium

74 matches · 2004–2023

Powerplay

45/1.1

Average runs/wickets in overs 1–6 at National Stadium

Historical aggregates derived from Cricsheet (cricsheet.org) under ODC-BY licence. 2001/02–2026 IPL seasons. For editorial context only — not official live match data, not a forecast, and not betting advice. Projections and comparisons above are frozen from the live state and may not match final statistics.

The rivalry

Who could decide it

Rajshahi Warriors and Chattogram Royals have met 4 times in total, with each side winning 2 matches and no results abandoned. The head-to-head is level, though Rajshahi had won the two most recent meetings before this fixture. Chattogram's win here is their first against Warriors since taking a 2-wicket victory at Sylhet International earlier in 2026.

Recent meetings

Last 3

2026: Rajshahi Warriors won by 63 runs at Sher-e-Bangla
2026: Rajshahi Warriors won by 3 wickets at Sher-e-Bangla
2026: Chattogram Royals won by 2 wickets at Sylhet International

Key player · Chattogram Royals

Mehedi Hasan Miraz

A reliable wicket-taker who has registered match hauls of 12 wickets across two separate Test performances at this venue. In the BPL context, his ability to tie down batters in the middle overs suits the conditions at Shere Bangla well.

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Rajshahi Warriors

Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib's all-round capabilities make him a pivotal figure whenever he features at Shere Bangla. His bowling record of 10 wickets in a single Test match at this ground illustrates the threat he poses in Dhaka.

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Rajshahi Warriors

Mushfiqur Rahim

Mushfiqur has a proven record at this ground stretching back years, including a Test score of 226 from 440 balls here in 2018. In T20 cricket he provides the experience and situational awareness to build an innings under pressure.

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Rajshahi Warriors

KOA Powell

Powell's attacking batting style fits the demands of T20 cricket at Dhaka, where the powerplay average across 469 matches is 39 runs. A quick start from him could change the complexion of any Warriors innings.

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Angles to watch

Analytical angles worth tracking

Observations from the venue data, recent form and historical trends. Editorial context, not betting advice.

Top bowler markets may hold interest given how decisive the bowling contributions were in restricting Rajshahi to 133, well below the venue average of 179.
At a ground where chasing sides win 54 per cent of the time, toss outcome may carry relevance for match-result lines in future fixtures here.
The collapse in Rajshahi's death overs (5 wickets for 48 runs) could make their team total lines more interesting in subsequent matches if that pattern continues.
Player of the Match markets often reward all-rounders in BPL conditions; Mahedi Hasan's award here reflects how influential individual bowling performances can be at Shere Bangla.

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Questions

Frequently asked

Chattogram Royals won by 6 wickets. They chased down Rajshahi Warriors' total of 133 all out, reaching 134 for 4. Mahedi Hasan was named Player of the Match.

The two sides had met 3 times before this fixture, with Rajshahi Warriors winning 2 and Chattogram Royals winning 1. This result levels the all-time series at 2 wins each from 4 meetings.

The match was played at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is one of the most-used T20 venues in the world, having hosted 469 matches, with an average first-innings score of 179.

BPL coverage in the UK is typically available via Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming through Sky Go and NOW TV for those without a full subscription. Check your current TV listings to confirm live match availability.

Chattogram Royals won the toss and chose to field first. At Shere Bangla, 59 per cent of toss-winners opt to bowl, and the chase success rate stands at 54 per cent. Both trends held in this match.

Rajshahi Warriors had won four of their previous five matches, including two wins over Chattogram Royals earlier in the 2026 BPL season. Their only defeat in that run came against Chattogram, making this result a leveller in their head-to-head rivalry.

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