Sylhet, December 29, 2025:

Rajshahi Warriors claimed a solid six-wicket win over Noakhali Express in the 6th match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Monday, December 29, 2025. The Warriors chased down a modest target with more than two overs to spare, showing good discipline with both ball and bat to stay unbeaten in the early part of the tournament.

Noakhali Express were put in to bat first after losing the toss, and they managed to put together a competitive total thanks to a few useful contributions. The Express reached 124 for 8 in their 20 overs, with Haider Ali top-scoring with 33 off 28 balls and Maaz Sadaqat contributing 25 off 19. Their innings was built on starts rather than big scores, punctuated by regular dismissals that prevented any batter from really taking charge.

The Express struggled to accelerate consistently, and while they kept the scoreboard moving with singles and doubles, they lacked the firepower in the middle overs to push past 150. Lower-order efforts from Mehedi Hasan Rana (11 not out) and Bilal Sami (1 not out) added a few runs, but it wasn't enough to build a match-winning total.

In response, Rajshahi Warriors got off to a cautious start but steadily took control of the chase. They lost an early wicket, but Tanzid Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto steadied the chase with a useful partnership, putting pressure back on the Express bowlers.

Once they were set, the Warriors' experienced middle-order ensured the target was reached with comfort. Mushfiqur Rahim played a key role, scoring 28 off 30 balls, while Yasir Ali made 23 off 26 deliveries to guide Rajshahi home. Their unbeaten partnership after the mid-innings hiccup added 52 runs off 54 balls, easing the pressure and securing victory with 17.5 overs played.

One of the standout performers of the match was Ripon Mondol, who was named Player of the Match for his bowling efforts that helped restrict Noakhali's scoring during crucial phases. His disciplined spells ensured regular breakthroughs and kept the run rate in check.

The Warriors' bowlers did a good job of controlling the flow of runs and taking wickets at key stages. This kept Noakhali under constant pressure, preventing partnerships from forming and ensuring the total remained within reach of the Rajshahi batting lineup.

This victory gives Rajshahi Warriors early momentum in the league standings as they look to build consistency through the BPL 2025-26 season. Their all-round performance displayed a good balance between batting depth and bowling control. For Noakhali Express, the result was another tough outing, and they'll need to find more runs and sharper bowling performances if they want to challenge the stronger teams in the competition.

Overall, it was a solid display by the Warriors, combining sensible game management with key individual contributions. The match reinforced how valuable experienced finishers are in a T20 chase and highlighted the importance of building partnerships under pressure.

If you want, I can break down the key bowling figures or show how this result affects the BPL points table after this round.