Final result
Dhaka Capitals won by 42 runs
Player of the match: Saif Hassan
Result · Bangladesh Premier League
Dhaka Capitals vs Chattogram Royals
Result · Bangladesh Premier League
Venue par · 209Chase success · 58%POTM · Saif Hassan
Match preview & overview
Dhaka Capitals end losing run with 42-run win over Chattogram Royals
Dhaka Capitals beat Chattogram Royals by 42 runs at Shere Bangla National Stadium on 18 January 2026 in the Bangladesh Premier League. Batting first after Chattogram won the toss and chose to field, Dhaka posted 170 all out. Chattogram's reply never got started: three wickets fell inside the powerplay and they were bowled out for 128, losing by a comfortable margin. Saif Hassan was named Player of the Match. For Dhaka, it was a first win after four consecutive defeats in the 2026 BPL campaign. For Chattogram, it was a setback after three wins from their previous four fixtures.
The match turned on the first six overs of each innings. Dhaka's 53 for 1 in their powerplay set a platform that the middle order built on, adding 85 runs for 3 wickets through overs seven to fifteen. The death overs were scrappy, 6 wickets falling for 32 runs, but 170 on this ground was still a competitive total. Chattogram's reply was in trouble from the first over, and although a late flurry of 53 runs from 4 wickets at the death added some respectability, the target was never in sight.
Pitch report & venue insights
National Stadium — 74-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2004–2023. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
74
T20 matches hosted
209
Avg 1st-innings score
181
Avg 2nd-innings score
58%
Chase success rate
45
Avg powerplay runs
58%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Dhaka's powerplay set the platform
Dhaka Capitals raced to 53 for 1 in the powerplay, well above the Shere Bangla average of 39 runs. That early momentum proved decisive, as their eventual total of 170 gave the bowlers plenty to defend against a side that had won three of their previous four matches.
Angle 02
Chattogram's chase collapsed inside the powerplay
Angle 03
Dhaka's death overs cost them runs but not the match
Angle 04
Saif Hassan takes Player of the Match
Angle 05
Dhaka's first win breaks a four-match losing streak
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may favour sides with settled top-order options at Shere Bangla, where first-innings scores average 179 runs across 469 matches and strong starts tend to set the tone.
- The toss bias at this ground is worth noting in context: Chattogram elected to field after winning the toss, which is consistent with the venue's 59% toss-field rate, yet the batting side won comfortably.
- Powerplay wicket markets could be informative given how dramatically each innings diverged in the first six overs: 53/1 for Dhaka versus 38/3 for Chattogram.
- Outright result lines in BPL matches are influenced heavily by form streaks. Dhaka entered on a four-match losing run and Chattogram on a mixed sequence, which markets may not always price efficiently mid-tournament.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Dhaka Capitals vs Chattogram Royals
Who won the Dhaka Capitals vs Chattogram Royals BPL match on 18 January 2026?
Dhaka Capitals won by 42 runs at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Dhaka posted 170 all out and Chattogram were bowled out for 128 in reply.
Who was Player of the Match in the Dhaka vs Chattogram BPL game?
Saif Hassan was named Player of the Match. He was the standout individual contributor in Dhaka Capitals' victory.
Where can I watch the Bangladesh Premier League in the UK?
BPL matches are typically available to UK viewers via T Sports or Fancode depending on the broadcast deal for the current season. Check your TV provider's sports listings or the official BPL website for the most up-to-date broadcast information.
What is the head-to-head record between Dhaka Capitals and Chattogram Royals?
The two sides have met twice overall, with each team winning once. Chattogram Royals won their first meeting by 10 wickets at Sylhet International earlier in the 2026 BPL. Dhaka levelled the head-to-head with this 42-run win.
What was Dhaka Capitals' form going into this match?
Dhaka Capitals had lost four matches in a row before this fixture in the 2026 BPL, with defeats against Rangpur Riders, Rajshahi Warriors, Noakhali Express and Sylhet Titans. The win over Chattogram was only their second of the campaign.
What is the average first-innings score at Shere Bangla National Stadium?
Across 469 matches at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, the average first-innings score is 179 runs. The average second-innings score is 161, and teams batting second have won approximately 54% of matches at the ground.
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- Shakib Al Hasan — photo by Nurunnaby Chowdhury (Hasive), CC BY-SA 4.0 · source