Final result
Rajshahi Warriors won by 63 runs
Player of the match: Tanzid Hasan
Result · Bangladesh Premier League
Rajshahi Warriors vs Chattogram Royals
Result · Bangladesh Premier League
Venue par · 209Chase success · 58%POTM · Tanzid Hasan
Match preview & overview
Rajshahi Warriors dismantle Chattogram Royals by 63 runs in BPL clash
Rajshahi Warriors beat Chattogram Royals by 63 runs at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on 23 January 2026, in a Bangladesh Premier League T20 fixture that was effectively settled inside the powerplay of the chase. Warriors batted first and reached 174/4, with their innings anchored by a composed middle phase that produced 81 runs for just 1 wicket. Chattogram, set 175 to win, lost 3 wickets in the first six overs and were bowled out for 111. Tanzid Hasan took the Player of the Match award.
The result levels this season's head-to-head series at 2–2. The three previous meetings in 2026 had all been narrow affairs decided by wickets, so the 63-run winning margin stands out as considerably more decisive than anything that had come before between these sides.
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
Warriors post 174/4 on a Dhaka surface averaging 179
Rajshahi Warriors fell just five runs short of the venue's average first-innings score of 179, finishing on 174/4. Their powerplay was steady rather than explosive, returning 40 runs without loss before the middle overs produced 81 runs at the cost of one wicket.
Angle 02
Royals' chase collapsed inside 20 overs for 111
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Toss decision backfired for Chattogram
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Tanzid Hasan named Player of the Match
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Head-to-head now level at 2–2 ahead of potential rematch
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may offer more interest than outright result lines given how evenly this head-to-head has been split across the season.
- The venue's average powerplay score of 39 runs and a 54% chase success rate suggest neither first-innings total nor toss direction provides a strong directional signal on its own.
- Royals' collapse to 8 runs from their final overs makes bowler performance markets worth monitoring, though Rajshahi's death bowling held firm in a low-pressure situation.
- With the overall head-to-head level at 2–2 and three of the four meetings decided by wickets, markets tied to match margin could be hard to price confidently.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Rajshahi Warriors vs Chattogram Royals
Who won the Rajshahi Warriors vs Chattogram Royals BPL match on 23 January 2026?
Rajshahi Warriors won by 63 runs. They posted 174/4 batting first and dismissed Chattogram Royals for 111 in the second innings at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka.
Who was Player of the Match in the Rajshahi vs Chattogram BPL game?
Tanzid Hasan was named Player of the Match. He played a central role in Rajshahi Warriors' first-innings total of 174/4, with the side amassing 81 runs in the middle overs.
What is the head-to-head record between Rajshahi Warriors and Chattogram Royals?
The two sides have met four times, with Rajshahi Warriors and Chattogram Royals each winning twice. All four meetings have taken place during the 2026 BPL season, and three of those were decided by tight wicket margins before this 63-run result.
Where to watch BPL T20 matches in the UK?
BPL coverage in the UK is available via subscription sports broadcasters. Sky Sports Cricket typically carries live coverage of select Bangladesh Premier League fixtures, with streaming available through Sky Go and NOW TV. Check listings ahead of each match for confirmed broadcast details.
What is the average first-innings score at Shere Bangla National Stadium?
Across 469 matches at the venue, the average first-innings score is 179. Rajshahi Warriors' 174/4 came in just below that benchmark, though the margin of victory suggests the surface played comfortably for batting.
How has Chattogram Royals' recent form looked in BPL 2026?
Chattogram have won two and lost three of their last five matches. Their two defeats to Rajshahi Warriors and one to Dhaka Capitals have been offset by wins over Noakhali Express and, earlier in the season, Rajshahi Warriors.
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Photo credits (1)
- Shakib Al Hasan — photo by Nurunnaby Chowdhury (Hasive), CC BY-SA 4.0 · source