Chattogram Royals vs Dhaka Capitals Match Result & Analysis

Bangladesh Premier League

2 Jan 2026

Final

Chattogram Royals

Dhaka Capitals

Chattogram Royals won by 6 wickets (CHR 145/4 vs DC 141/7)

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Our pre-match pick

Dhaka Capitals 62%

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📝 Pre-Match Analysis · 2 Jan 2026, 00:33 IST

Result: Chattogram Royals won by 10 wickets (44 balls remaining). DC 122 vs CHR 123/0.

Our Prediction: Dhaka Capitals — Incorrect

Pre-match analysis published on 2 January 2026:

Match Overview

Chattogram Royals host Dhaka Capitals in a crucial BPL clash at Sylhet. This afternoon match (14:00 local) sees two teams on level points (1W-1L), but with vastly different squad situations.

Team News

Chattogram Royals

Form: 1W-1L. Beat Noakhali Express by 65 runs (Mirza Baig 80). Lost to Rangpur Riders by 7 wickets (bowled out for 102).

CRISIS: BCB took over ownership after Triangle Sports terminated on Dec 25. Foreign player exodus - Niroshan Dickwella (NOC denied), Paul Stirling (withdrew), Abrar Ahmed (NOC pending) all OUT.

Available overseas: Only Cameron Delport (inactive since 2021-22) and Kamran Ghulam remain.

Captain: Mahedi Hasan

Key players: Mirza Baig (80 runs), Tanvir Islam, Shoriful Islam

Dhaka Capitals

Form: 1W-1L. Beat Rajshahi Warriors by 5 wickets. Lost to Sylhet Titans by just 6 runs (167/8 chasing 174).

Captain: Mohammad Mithun (wk)

Star performer: Shamim Hossain Patwari - 81* off 43 balls on Jan 1 (9x4, 3x6). Top scorer with 98 runs.

Key players: Alex Hales, Dasun Shanaka, Imad Wasim, Taskin Ahmed

Note: Team mourning bowling coach Mahbub Ali Zaki who died of heart attack before BPL.

Key Stats

Factor	Chattogram Royals	Dhaka Capitals
Form	1W-1L (102 all out last game)	1W-1L (lost by 6 runs)
Top Scorer	Mirza Baig (80)	Shamim Hossain (98 runs, 81*)
Overseas Players	2 (Delport, Ghulam)	4 (Hales, Shanaka, Imad +1)
Ownership	BCB takeover - chaos	Stable

Venue Analysis

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is a slow, spin-friendly surface. Average score: 150-165. Pacers get early swing, spinners dominate middle overs.

Afternoon match (14:00) - minimal dew factor. Batting first is viable.

Final Verdict

Dhaka Capitals have a significant squad advantage. While CHR are scrambling with only 2 overseas players after the foreign exodus, DC have all 4 slots filled with quality (Hales, Shanaka, Imad Wasim). Shamim Hossain is in blistering form (81* off 43 on Jan 1).

CHR collapsed for 102 in their last match and have ownership chaos affecting team stability. DC pushed table-toppers Sylhet Titans to the final over despite losing early wickets.

Prediction: Dhaka Capitals 62% | CHR 38%