Noakhali Express battle out against Chattogram Royals in the 2nd match of the 2025-26 Bangladesh Premier League on Friday, 26th December. The venue for this match is Sylhet International Stadium and the scheduled start time is 7:15 PM IST. Ahead of this contest check out our Noakhali Express vs Chattogram Royals props, stats, pitch report, head to head, squads and match winner prediction.
Noakhali Express vs Chattogram Royals Props
Stats
- Soumya Sarkar has scored 522 runs in 19 matches at Sylhet International Stadium.
- Hasan Mahmud bagged 8 wickets in the last 5 matches.
Sylhet International Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Sylhet International Stadium favours the batters and is a batting friendly track in the Bangladesh Premier League. The average 1st innings score is around 160-165 runs and it’s been even stevens in terms of matches won while batting first and batting second. Spinners have taken 62% wickets in t20 matches played here.
Noakhali Express vs Chattogram Royals Squads
Noakhali Express Squad: Habibur Rahman Sohan, Sabbir Hossain, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Shykat Ali, Mohammad Nabi, Jaker Ali(w/c), Kusal Mendis, Hasan Mahmud, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Zahir Khan, Ibrar Ahmad, Abu Hasim, Rahmat Ali, Ihsanullah, Bilal Sami, Maaz Sadaqat, Musfik Hasan, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Haider Ali, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Nazmul Islam Apu, Soumya Sarkar, Johnson Charles
Chattogram Royals Squad: Mahfijul Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mohammad Naim, Mahedi Hasan(c), Salman Hossain Emon, Ziaur Rahman, Zahiduzzaman(w), Arafat Sunny, Mukidul Islam, Tanvir Islam, Abrar Ahmed, Sumon Khan, Shoriful Islam, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Kamran Ghulam, Cameron Delport, Abu Hider Rony, Shuvagata Hom, Niroshan Dickwella, Angelo Perera, Paul Stirling
Noakhali Express vs Chattogram Royals Match Winner Prediction
The odds slightly lean towards Noakhali Express, but we back Chattogram Royals to win this contest. Despite Noakhali entering with the advantage, Chattogram Royals possess a more well-rounded batting and bowling unit. Player unavailability also hampers Noakhali’s chances, further boosting Chattogram Royals’ prospects heading into this matchup.
Our Prediction: Chattogram Royals to Win!
