DHAKA, Jan 18, 2026 (BSS) - Chattogram Royals skipper Mahedi Hasan won the 
toss and sent Dhaka Capitals into bat first in their final group match of the 
Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 
today.

A victory in this match is imperative for Chattogram to finish at top two 
position in the BPL point table. The top two teams of the points table will 
play the Qaulifier-1 game to give a direct shot to the final. The team that 
will suffer defeat in the Qualifier-1 game will get a second chance to the 
final.

Rajshahi Warriors had already confirmed top position in the point table while 
Chattogram and Rangpur Riders are battling for the second position.
Chattogram crushed Dhaka by 10 wickets in the first-leg encounter and will 
also be heavily favourites to win the second-leg game.

In case of a big defeat again, Dhaka could have ended the season at bottom 
table.

Line Ups:

Dhaka Capitals: Usman Khan, Saif Hasan, Sabbir Rahman, Mohammad Mithun 
(captain), Shamim Patwari, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, 
Maruf Mridha, Zubaid Akbari and Tofael Ahmed

Chattogram Royals: Naim Sheikh, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mohammad Haris, Shadman 
Islam, Hasan Nawaz, Mahedi Hasan (captain), Asif Ali, Mukidul Islam Mugdho, 
Aamer Jamal, Shoriful Islam and Tanvir Islam.