Rangpur Riders vs Chattogram Royals – Match Overview

The Rangpur Riders beat the Chattogram Royals by 5 wickets in the 14th match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2025/26. It was a fun T20 match at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on January 5, 2026. Kyle Mayers played great and got the Player of the Match award. Rangpur stayed cool and chased down 170 with a few balls to spare.

Toss and Field Conditions

Rangpur Riders won the toss and chose to field, thinking it would be easier to chase at night. The pitch in Sylhet was pretty good for batting, with some bounce and carry. If bowlers mixed things up, they could get some help too. The crowd was into it, and the weather was good, so it was an awesome BPL game.

Chattogram Royals’ Score

Chattogram Royals batted first and scored 169 for 5 in 20 overs. Adam Rossington played well, scoring 58 off 41 balls. He hit the ball cleanly and kept the score moving.

Hasan Nawaz helped out with 46 off 38 balls. Mohammad Naim and Mahmudul Hasan Joy got Chattogram started okay, but they lost some early wickets. Mahedi Hasan and Aamer Jamal added some important runs near the end, pushing the total close to 170.

Rangpur Riders’ Bowling

Rangpur bowled well as a team. Akif Javed took 2 wickets for 29 runs and put pressure on the other team. Mustafizur Rahman also got 2 wickets for 32 runs, switching up his deliveries to stop boundaries.

Even though some bowlers were a bit pricey, Rangpur stopped Chattogram from scoring over 180, which was key. They bowled smart in the last overs, so the target was manageable.

Rangpur Riders’ Chase

Rangpur Riders came out swinging, chasing 170. Kyle Mayers started strong, hitting lots of fours and sixes. He scored 50 off 25 balls, hitting the ball hard and picking his shots well.

Even though Litton Das got out early, Mayers kept the pressure on, helping Rangpur reach 50 fast. His batting gave Rangpur some get-up-and-go and made the chase easier.

Middle Overs and Teamwork

After Mayers got out, Dawid Malan and Towhid Hridoy held things steady. Malan scored 30 off 30 balls, getting singles and doubles and keeping the score ticking. Rangpur lost wickets here and there, but they stayed in control.

Then Mahmudullah took over. He stayed cool and batted smartly, making sure Rangpur didn’t fall behind. With help from Khushdil Shah, who scored 22 off 12 balls, Rangpur got closer to winning without taking crazy risks.

Chattogram Royals’ Fight

Chattogram Royals didn’t give up without a fight. Shoriful Islam bowled well, taking 3 wickets for 37 runs. He got wickets at important times and got Chattogram back in the game for a bit.

But the other bowlers had a hard time stopping Rangpur’s batters, especially at the start and end. Chattogram couldn’t keep the pressure on long enough to mess up the chase.

The End

Rangpur Riders scored 170 for 5 in 18.5 overs, winning by 5 wickets with seven balls left. Mahmudullah stayed not out on 30 off 19 balls, guiding his team to victory with experience. Rangpur got two important points and improved their spot in the BPL standings.

Man of the Hour

Kyle Mayers was the star. His fast 50 off 25 balls got Rangpur off to a great start. He changed the whole game, making Chattogram change their plans early on.

Turning Points

The big turning point was when Kyle Mayers smashed the bowling in the first few overs, keeping Rangpur ahead. Also, Mahmudullah and Malan handled the pressure well in the middle overs. Chattogram couldn’t break partnerships, so Rangpur had an easy time reaching the target.

What It Means

Rangpur Riders got two points, while Chattogram Royals didn’t get any. As the tournament goes on, the run rate and staying consistent will become more important. Rangpur’s controlled chase could be important later in the season.

Final Thoughts

The Rangpur Riders vs Chattogram Royals game was great T20 cricket. Chattogram scored a decent amount, but Rangpur’s batting and bowling were better overall. Kyle Mayers batted explosively, and Mahmudullah finished the job calmly, leading to a well-deserved win.

As the Bangladesh Premier League 2025/26 goes on, games like this show why fans love the excitement and skill of the game. Rangpur Riders will be pumped after this win, and Chattogram Royals will try to bounce back in their next game.