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Match 28 of BPL 2025-26 will see Chattogram Royals taking on Rajshahi Warriors at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on January 17. The two teams are stacked at the upper section of the points table, with only a couple of points separating them.

The Royals have the best net run rate out of all the participants, courtesy of some comprehensive wins along the way. They have one more game in hand as compared to the Warriors, and will aim to end the league phase with momentum on their side.

The Warriors have won six matches in this edition so far. All six of their triumphs have come while batting second. With momentum on their side and a team in which a handful number of players have contributed so far, they will aim on ending with seven wins to their name.  

CHR vs RJW Match Details

Match	Chattogram Royals vs Rajshahi Warriors, Match 28, BPL 2025-26
Date and Time (IST)	Friday, January 17; 6:30 pm
Venue	Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
Live Streaming Details	Fancode (app and website)

Shere Bangla National Stadium Pitch Report

This particular contest will be the second BPL game scheduled to be played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on January 17.The pitch is expected to slow down over the course of the match. While spinners will be expected to be a dominant force, the pace bowlers can also be expected to find some help if they employ their variations with smart execution.

CHR vs RJW Head to Head Record in T20s

Matches Played	1
Won by Chattogram Royals	1
Won by Rajshahi Warriors	0
Tied	0
No Result	0
First-ever fixture	January 9, 2026
Most-recent fixture	January 9, 2026

CHR vs RJW Predicted Playing XIs Chattogram Royals (CHR):

Mohammad Naim, Adam Rossington (wk), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Hasan Nawaz, Asif Ali, Mahedi Hasan (c), Aamer Jamal, Shadman Islam, Abu Hider Rony, Tanvir Islam, Shoriful Islam

Rajshahi Warriors (RJW):

Muhammad Waseem, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), James Neesham, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Ryan Burl, SM Meherob, Ripon Mondol, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, Binura Fernando, Md Rubel

CHR vs RJW Probable Best Performers Probable Best Batter: Mohammad Naim

Naim has registered 197 runs at a strike rate of 135.86 in seven matches this season. The left-handed batter can be expected to be one of the top performers for his team in the contest.

Probable Best Bowler: Ripon Mondol

Mondol has not gone wicketless in any of the Warriors' matches this season. The right-arm medium pacer has bowled with a lot of intensity so far. If Mondol gets his channels right, he can be expected to threaten the opposition batters.

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