BPL 2025-26: Match 20, NOE vs RGR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BPL match between Noakhali Express vs Rangpur Riders?

Noakhali Express (NOE) will lock horns with Rangpur Riders (RGR) in Match No. 20 of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.

Noakhali Express are currently rooted to the bottom of the points table, having suffered five defeats from five matches. Desperate to revive their campaign, they will look to bounce back strongly, especially with another fixture scheduled earlier against Rajshahi Warriors. They will aim to secure victories in both matches and could help them turn their fortunes around.

Rangpur Riders, on the other hand, sit second on the points table with four wins from five outings. Riding high on confidence, they will aim to maintain their winning momentum and push for the top spot in the standings with another commanding performance.

NOE vs RGR Match Details

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet

The pitches so far have offered assistance to both batters and bowlers, with only a few matches turning into high-scoring affairs. Teams chasing have generally enjoyed better conditions in the tournament. Bowlers must maintain disciplined lengths, as any errors are likely to be punished heavily.

NOE vs RGR Head-to-Head Record in T20s

This will be the first-ever meeting between Noakhali Express and Rangpur Riders in the Bangladesh Premier League, with the head-to-head record currently standing at 0-0.

NOE vs RGR Predicted Playing XIs

Noakhali Express:

Soumya Sarkar, Maaz Sadaqat, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Mahidul Islam Ankon (wk), Jaker Ali, Mohammad Nabi, Haider Ali (c), Hasan Mahmud, Zahir Khan, Abu Jayed, Mehedi Hasan Rana

Rangpur Riders:

Kyle Mayers, Litton Das, Dawid Malan, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Khushdil Shah, Nurul Hasan (c) (wk), Aliss Al Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Akif Javed, Rakibul Hasan

NOE vs RGR Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Dawid Malan

Dawid Malan could be the key batter for Rangpur Riders in this encounter. He has scored 196 runs in five innings and has consistently held the fort at one end when wickets have fallen around him. His ability to stay at the crease and anchor the innings will be crucial, with his runs playing a vital role in the team’s success.

Probable Best Bowler: Mustafizur Rahman

Left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman could be the key bowler in this clash. He has taken nine wickets so far in the BPL 2025-26 while maintaining an economy rate below seven. His spell in the middle overs will be critical, as he has the ability to stem the flow of runs and put the opposition under pressure.

Today's Match Prediction: Rangpur Riders to win the match