BPL 2025-26: Match 12, SLT vs RGR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BPL match between Sylhet Titans vs Rangpur Riders?

Sylhet Titans (SLT) take on Rangpur Riders (RGR) in match No. 12 of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Friday, January 2.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz-led Sylhet have had a decent start to the season. In three matches, they have registered two wins and faced defeat once. In their most recent game, they defeated the Dhaka Capitals by six runs in a thrilling contest.

On the other hand, Nurul Hasan's Rangpur Riders will have to pick themselves up after suffering an agonising defeat in the Super Over to Rajshahi Warriors on Thursday. They have played two matches, winning one and losing one.

SLT vs RGR Match Details

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The pitches at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium have been quite balanced. Most of the games have witnessed fine contests between bat and ball. Batters have had to work hard for their runs. Once they got set at the crease, they scored a lot of runs. The team batting first should look to post a target in excess of 170 to put the opposition under pressure.

SLT vs RGR Head to Head Record in T20s

This is going to be the first meeting between the Sylhet Titans and the Rangpur Riders.

SLT vs RGR Predicted Playing XIs

Sylhet Titans (SLT):

Saim Ayub, Rony Talukdar, Zakir Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon (WK), Azmatullah Omarzai, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C), Ethan Brookes, Nasum Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, Khaled Ahmed.

Rangpur Riders (RGR):

Dawid Malan, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Kyle Mayers, Mahmudullah, Khushdil Shah, Nurul Hasan (WK & C), Faheem Ashraf, Aliss Al Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana.

SLT vs RGR Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Parvez Hossain Emon

Parvez Hossain Emon has hit the ground running in BPL 2025-26. He is the leading run-getter, having scored 169 runs in three innings at an average of 84.50 and a strike rate of 159.43. The right-handed batter will look to continue his purple patch.

Probable Best Bowler: Faheem Ashraf

Faheem Ashraf is at the top of the list for the leading wicket-takers this season. He bagged a five-for in the first game against Chattogram Royals before following it up with a three-wicket haul against Rajshahi Warriors. He will be one of the bowlers to watch out for on Friday.

Today's Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match