Rajshahi Warriors edged past Sylhet Titans by 5 runs in a tightly contested 26th match of the Bangladesh Premier League at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur on January 16, 2026. Chasing 148, Sylhet fell short at 142/9, leaving Rajshahi firmly at the top of the points table while Sylhet remained third. Ripon Mondol’s all-round contribution proved decisive in a low-scoring night encounter.
The match began with Sylhet Titans winning the toss and opting to field, anticipating a surface that would assist both pacers and spinners in the second half of the game. Rajshahi Warriors’ innings started with early wickets, Tanzid Hasan and Sahibzada Farhan departing in the powerplay. Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim steadied the innings, stitching a brisk 50-run partnership, though both were eventually dismissed in the middle overs. Contributions from Abdul Gaffar Saqlain and Ripon Mondol towards the end ensured a competitive total of 147/8 in 20 overs.
Sylhet Titans’ chase was punctuated by early breakthroughs, with Ripon Mondol claiming the scalps of Tawfique Khan, Afif Hossain, Moeen Ali, and Nasum Ahmed, restricting the Titans’ top order from building sustained partnerships. Parvez Hossain Emon stood out with a counter-attacking 41 from 30 balls, supported by Mominul Haque’s 31, but wickets at crucial stages slowed the run rate. The middle overs saw Rajshahi’s bowlers maintain tight lines, with Abdul Gaffar Saqlain and James Neesham also chipping in with key strikes, preventing any significant momentum shift in Sylhet’s favor.
In the final overs, Sylhet Titans required steady partnerships but fell short despite Moeen Ali’s quickfire 27 off 12 balls. Late cameos from Shohidul Islam and Nasum Ahmed offered resistance, but the inability to rotate strike efficiently and the disciplined death bowling from Rajshahi ensured the 5-run victory margin. Tactical adjustments, such as deploying Ripon Mondol in crucial overs and maintaining pressure through field placements, highlighted Rajshahi’s adaptability.
Toss Winner
Winning the toss, Sylhet Titans elected to bowl first.
Key Moment
Ripon Mondol’s four-wicket haul between overs 14 and 18, including dismissals of Afif Hossain and Moeen Ali in quick succession, decisively swung the match in Rajshahi’s favor.
Star Performer / MVP
Ripon Mondol defined the match with both ball and field, finishing with 4/34 and two catches, effectively dismantling Sylhet Titans’ chase.
Rajshahi Warriors vs Sylhet Titans Match Summary
Team | Score |
Rajshahi Warriors | 147/8 (20 overs) |
Sylhet Titans | 142/9 (20 overs) |
Result | Rajshahi Warriors won by 5 runs |
Player of the Match | |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Parvez Hossain Emon 329 |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Shoriful Islam 18 |
Ripon Mondol
RJW vs SYT Playing XI
Rajshahi Warriors: Sahibzada Farhan, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim †, James Neesham, Ryan Burl, Akbar Ali, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, Ripon Mondol, Md Rubel, Binura Fernando
Sylhet Titans: Tawfique Khan, Parvez Hossain Emon †, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Mominul Haque, Afif Hossain, Moeen Ali, Ethan Brookes, Shohidul Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Ruyel Miah, Salman Irshad
Disclaimer: The following match highlights are based on the author’s personal insights and analysis. Readers are encouraged to consider these perspectives and form their own conclusions.
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