Final result
Rajshahi Warriors won by 7 wickets
Player of the match: Tanzid Hasan
Result · Bangladesh Premier League
Dhaka Capitals vs Rajshahi Warriors
Result · Bangladesh Premier League
Venue par · 130Chase success · 77%POTM · Tanzid Hasan
Match preview & overview
Rajshahi Warriors cruise to 7-wicket win over Dhaka Capitals in Sylhet
Rajshahi Warriors beat Dhaka Capitals by 7 wickets at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on 12 January 2026 in a Bangladesh Premier League T20 fixture. Dhaka, who won the toss and chose to bat, made a bright start of 54 for 0 in the powerplay but collapsed badly through the middle and death overs to finish all out for 131. Warriors then produced a near-perfect chase, reaching 60 for 1 inside the powerplay and coasting to 132 for 3. Tanzid Hasan was named Player of the Match for his contribution to that aggressive start.
Dhaka's innings told a familiar story of a promising platform squandered. After their opening stand, they lost 4 wickets for 48 in the middle overs and then 6 more for just 29 in the death, suggesting a top-order collapse that the lower order couldn't repair. The 131 they set was 41 runs below the venue average of 172 across 104 matches at the ground, which put Warriors in a strong position from the moment the innings closed.
For Rajshahi, this was a composed performance across both disciplines. Their 60-run powerplay, against a venue average of 41, showed intent and quality at the top, and they never let Dhaka back into the game once the chase was under way.
Pitch report & venue insights
Cricket Stadium, Sector-16 — 13-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2019. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
13
T20 matches hosted
130
Avg 1st-innings score
119
Avg 2nd-innings score
77%
Chase success rate
36
Avg powerplay runs
46%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Warriors' powerplay set up a comfortable chase
Rajshahi Warriors reached 60 for 1 in the powerplay while chasing 132, already more than halfway to their target inside the first six overs. That fast start left them needing only 72 from 84 balls with 9 wickets in hand. The match was effectively settled before the halfway point of the innings.
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Dhaka's death overs cost them the match
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Tanzid Hasan named Player of the Match
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Head-to-head now level at one win apiece
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131 sat well below the venue average
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- At a venue where the average first-innings score is 172 and Dhaka managed only 131, top batter markets for Rajshahi Warriors' openers may reflect their powerplay dominance more accurately than outright result lines.
- With a chase success rate of 53 per cent at Sylhet, toss-related markets could be worth monitoring, as winning the toss and fielding has historically been the preferred approach at this ground.
- Dhaka Capitals' recent form of four losses in five matches suggests their outright prices in future fixtures may not fully account for underlying batting fragility in the death overs.
- Total runs markets may be shaped by the fact that both teams scored well below the venue's average scores in this game: Dhaka posted 131 against a par of 172, and Warriors closed at 132 for 3.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Dhaka Capitals vs Rajshahi Warriors
Who won the BPL match between Rajshahi Warriors and Dhaka Capitals on 12 January 2026?
Rajshahi Warriors won by 7 wickets. Chasing 132, they reached the target comfortably, losing only 3 wickets in the process. The match was played at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
Who was Player of the Match in the Rajshahi Warriors vs Dhaka Capitals BPL game?
Tanzid Hasan was named Player of the Match. He was instrumental in Warriors' chase, helping the side to a powerplay score of 60 for 1 against a venue average of 41 powerplay runs.
What is the head-to-head record between Rajshahi Warriors and Dhaka Capitals?
The sides have met twice, with each team winning once. Dhaka Capitals won the first match in 2025 by 5 wickets at Sylhet, and Rajshahi Warriors levelled the series with this 7-wicket win in January 2026.
Where can I watch BPL 2026 matches in the UK?
The Bangladesh Premier League is available to UK viewers on Premier Sports, which holds rights for the competition. Check listings on Premier Sports 1 or via their streaming service. Sky Sports does not currently broadcast BPL fixtures.
How did Dhaka Capitals bat in this match?
Dhaka Capitals made a strong start, posting 54 for 0 in the powerplay, but collapsed in the death overs, losing 6 wickets for just 29 runs. They were bowled out for 131, which was 41 runs below the venue's average first-innings score of 172.
What is the pitch like at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium?
Across 104 matches at the ground, the average first-innings score is 172 and the average second-innings score is 157. Teams fielding first win 53 per cent of completed matches, and 75 per cent of toss winners have chosen to field. The powerplay average of 41 runs suggests conditions are not especially batsman-friendly early on.
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