BPL 2025-26: Noakhali Express vs Rajshahi Warriors 17th Match Prediction & Fantasy Tips: Who Will Win Today’s Match Between NOE vs RJW?
This article provides today’s BPL Match 17 prediction with fantasy tips, recent form, head to head. It does not include live score or match result.
Match Preview
The NOE vs RJW match prediction focuses on BPL Match 17 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Noakhali Express have had a tough season so far, losing all five matches, including a 7-wicket defeat to Dhaka Capitals in their last outing.
Rajshahi Warriors come in with confidence after a thrilling Super Over win against Rangpur Riders. With NOE struggling and RJW carrying momentum, the NOE vs RJW prediction slightly favors Rajshahi. From a fantasy point of view, the NOE vs RJW Dream11 prediction highlights top-order batters and strike bowlers, making the right NOE vs RJW Dream11 team today important.
Match Details
Match: Noakhali Express vs Rajshahi Warriors (NOE vs RJW)
Tournament: BPL 2025–26 – Match 17
Date: Thursday, 8 January 2026
Time: 12:30 PM IST
Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
Pitch & Weather Report
The Sylhet pitch tends to assist batters once they settle, but spinners can come into play during the middle and death overs. Seamers can also get early movement in the powerplay.
Competitive Score: Around 160-170
Weather Conditions: Clear skies expected, ideal for a full match.
Match Key Points – NOE vs RJW
- Noakhali Express are struggling this season, having lost all their matches so far.
- Rajshahi Warriors come into this game with strong momentum after a Super Over win.
- The Sylhet pitch supports batting once set, but spinners can be effective in the middle overs.
- Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim are key players for Rajshahi Warriors.
- Mahidul Islam Ankon and Haider Ali will be important for Noakhali Express.
- The toss could be crucial, as teams chasing have won most matches at Sylhet.
- Overall, Rajshahi Warriors are the stronger side and start this match as favorites.
Recent Form
Noakhali Express (NOE)
Last 5 matches: L L L L L
- Table position: 6th
- Recent match result: Lost to Dhaka Capitals by 6 wickets
- In-form players: Mahidul Islam Ankon, Maaz Sadaqat, Mehedi Hasan Rana
Rajshahi Warriors (RJW)
Last 5 matches: W W L W W
- Table position: 4th
- Recent match result: Beat Rangpur Riders by Super Over
- In-form players: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Sandeep Lamichhane
Head-to-Head Record in BPL
| Matches Played | Noakhali Express (NOE) Won | Rajshahi Warriors (RJW) Won | Tie/NR |
|---|---|---|---|
|
01 |
00 |
01 |
00 |
Insight: Rajshahi Warriors have the upper hand in the only previous encounter, and NOE’s current form suggests they will struggle to turn the tables.
Probable Playing 11
Noakhali Express (NOE)
Habibur Rahman Sohan, Soumya Sarkar, Maaz Sadaqat, Abu Hasim, Munim Shahriar, Mohammad Nabi, Mahidul Islam Ankon (wk), Haider Ali (c), Hasan Mahmud, Zahir Khan, Rejaur Rahman Raja
Rajshahi Warriors (RJW)
Sahibzada Farhan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Hussain Talat, Yasir Ali, SM Meherob, Hasan Murad, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Binura Fernando, Ripon Mondol
Toss Prediction
At Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, chasing totals have been more successful, with 6 out of the last 8 matches won by the team batting second. Considering the pitch favors spinners and a balanced batting lineup, the toss-winning captain is likely to choose: 👉 Bowl First.
NOE vs RJW Fantasy Team
Batters to Watch
- Mahidul Islam Ankon (NOE) – 117 runs in this season
- Haider Ali (NOE) – 113 runs in this season
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (RJW) – 203 runs in this season
Bowlers to Watch
- Hasan Mahmud (NOE) – 7 wickets this season
- Mehedi Hasan Rana (NOE) – key spinner, 5 wickets this season
- Sandeep Lamichhane (RJW) – 3 wickets this season
- Ripon Mondol (RJW) – 5 wickets this season
NOE vs RJW Match Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Mahidul Islam Ankon (NOE), Mushfiqur Rahim (RJW)
Batters: Haider Ali (NOE), Najmul Hossain Shanto (RJW), Sahibzada Farhan (RJW)
All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi (NOE), Tanzid Hasan Tamim (RJW)
Bowlers: Hasan Mahmud (NOE), Mehedi Hasan Rana (NOE), Sandeep Lamichhane (RJW), Ripon Mondol (RJW)
Captain: Najmul Hossain Shanto (RJW)
Vice-Captain: Mahidul Islam Ankon (NOE)
NOE vs RJW Match Prediction
Rajshahi Warriors have the advantage in both form and experience. Noakhali Express are struggling for momentum and consistency, while RJW have quality players in both batting and bowling, along with favorable chasing conditions. For better clarity on today’s match, the DHCP vs NOE Match 15 prediction with fantasy tips and Rangpur Riders vs Rajshahi Warriors Match 10 prediction with fantasy tips still provide helpful insights.
NOE vs RJW BPL Today Match Prediction:
👉 Rajshahi Warriors to win
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❓FAQs
Rajshahi Warriors are favorites due to current form and superior batting-bowling combination.
A total around 150–160 is competitive.
Mahidul Islam Ankon, Haider Ali, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Sahibzada Farhan, Sandeep Lamichhane, Ripon Mondol
Chasing has been more successful historically, so bowling first is the preferred choice.