DHAKA, Jan 17, 2026 (BSS) - Rajshahi Warriors captain Najmul Hossain Shanto 
won the toss and sent Chattogram Royals into bat first in their last game of 
the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) game today at Sher-e-Bangla National 
Cricket Stadium.

Both teams had already confirmed the top two finish, meaning they would play 
the Qualifier-1 game on January 21 to move to the final of the BPL.

Today's game therefore turned out to be a warm-up match ahead of that crucial 
game. A victory in this match is deemed to be a morale booster for both of 
the sides.

A Rajshahi victory in this game would confirm that they will finish the BPL 
group phase as table toppers. 

Chattogram, however, will play one more game tomorrow.

Chattogram won the first-leg game between the two sides, edging Rajshahi past 
by two wickets in a thrilling contest.

Line Ups: 
Chattogram Royals: Naim Sheikh, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Asif Ali, Mahedi Hasan 
(captain), Arafat Sunny, Abu Haider Rony, Shoriful Islam, Aamir Jamal, 
Mohammad Haris, Mahfijul Islam Robin and Hasan Nawaz

Rajshahi Warriors: Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, 
Mushfiqur Rahim, Akbar Ali, Hasan Murad, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Abdul Gaffar 
Saqlain, Sahibzada Farhan, Ryan Burl, Jahandad Khan and James Neesham.