Dhaka Capitals (DHCP) collide with Chattogram Royals (CHR) in match No. 11 of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on Friday, January 2.

Mohammad Mithun-led Dhaka Capitals started their campaign with a resounding five-wicket win against Rajshahi Warriors. However, in their most recent fixture against Sylhet Titans, the Capitals lost by just six runs, failing to chase down a target of 174 runs.

Meanwhile, Chattogram Royals also have one win and one defeat after playing two games. They started with a 65-run victory against Noakhali Express. However, in their second game, they were comprehensively beaten by the Rangpur Riders by seven wickets.

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

Out of the first seven matches played at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium this season in the BPL, chasing teams won five. The two remaining matches were won by teams batting first. The average first-innings score has been around 148. Winning the toss and opting to bowl first should be an ideal choice.

DHCP vs CHR Head to Head Record in T20s

This will be the first meeting between these two teams as Chattogram Royals are making their debut in BPL this season.

DHCP vs CHR Predicted Playing XIs Dhaka Capitals (DHCP):

Saif Hassan, Zubaid Akbari, Usman Khan, Mohammad Mithun (C & WK), Nasir Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Sabbir Rahman, Imad Wasim, Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Salman Mirza.

Mohammad Naim, Adam Rossington (WK), Mirza Baig, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mahfijul Islam, Masood Gurbaz, Mahedi Hasan (C), Abu Hider, Tanvir Islam, Shoriful Islam, Mukidul Islam.

Mohammad Naim, the most expensive pick in the recent BPL auction, has started the tournament with scores of 11 (11) and 39 (20). The Royals will want their star opener to register a big score if he gets a start on Friday.

The experienced Bangladeshi pacer will have the task of picking up wickets with the new ball. He picked up two wickets in the first game but went wicketless in the second. His performance inside the powerplay will be crucial.