BPL 2025-26: Match 8, DHCP vs RGR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BPL match between Dhaka Capitals vs Rangpur Riders?

Dhaka Capitals (DHCP) square off against Rangpur Riders (RGR) in match No. 8 of the ongoing BPL 2025-26 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, January 4. This match was scheduled to take place on December 30, 2025, but got postponed in respect of the nation's mourning following the demise of Begum Khaleda Zia.

Mohammad Mithun-led Dhaka Capitals got off to a fantastic start in BPL 2025-26. They got the better of Rajshahi Warriors in their opening fixture, chasing down a 133-run target with seven balls and five wickets to spare. However, the Capitals have suffered back-to-back defeats in their subsequent matches against Sylhet Titans and Chattogram Royals.

Meanwhile, Rangpur Riders started their campaign with a thumping seven-wicket win against Chattogram Royals. They made light work of a 103-run target, romping to victory with seven wickets and as many as five overs left in the bank. The Riders suffered an agonising defeat in the Super Over against the Rajshahi Warriors but returned to winning ways with a six-wicket victory against the Titans.

DHCP vs RGR Match Details

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

10 matches have been played so far at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Seven games have been won by chasing teams, while one was decided in the Super Over. The average first-innings score is around 146. The captain who wins the toss should opt to bowl first.

DHCP vs RGR Head to Head Record in T20s

DHCP vs RGT Predicted Playing XIs

Dhaka Capitals (DHCP):

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

Rangpur Riders (RGT):

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

DHCP vs RGR Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Dawid Malan

Dawad Malan is third on the list of leading run-getters in BPL 2025-26. In three games, he has scored 133 runs at an average of 66.50. While he is striking at just 111.76, the English batter has notched up two fifties and has played the anchor's role nicely. He will look to bat deep into the Riders' innings on Sunday, allowing the others to play freely.

Probable Best Bowler: Faheem Ashraf

In the bowling department, Faheem Ashraf has been a cut above the rest. He has 11 wickets to his name from three matches. The Pakistani all-rounder has an average of 7.09 and an economy rate of 6.59. Ashraf will be the bowler to watch out for on Sunday.

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