NES vs CRS BPL Match Prediction & Fantasy Tips: Who Will Win Today’s Match Between Noakhali Express vs Chattogram Royals?- BPL 2025–26, Match 2
Match Key Insights
- First-ever meeting between CRS and NES, so no head-to-head advantage.
- CRS look more settled with experienced batters and all-rounders, while NES are a new team with attacking but untested players.
- Sylhet pitch supports batting, offers early help to pacers, and some assistance to spinners in middle overs.
- CRS appear more balanced overall, while NES depend on quick runs at the top and early breakthroughs with the ball.
Match Preview
The Noakhali Express vs Chattogram Royals today match prediction and NES vs CRS Dream11 prediction come into focus as Noakhali Express face Chattogram Royals in Match 2 of the BPL 2025–26 at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
Chattogram Royals look well-balanced with experienced batters and reliable all-rounders, while Noakhali Express bring explosive power hitters and wicket-taking bowlers into the contest.
Based on overall squad depth and recent balance, the NES vs CRS prediction slightly favors the Royals, but a fast start could swing this BPL match prediction either way.
Match Details
- Match: Chattogram Royals vs Noakhali Express (CRS vs NES)
- Event: Bangladesh Premier League 2025‑26 – Match 2
- Date: Friday, 26 December 2025
- Time: 6:30 PM IST
- Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
Recent Form Analysis
Chattogram Royals(CRS) – Recent Form
- Playing their first match of BPL 2025‑26.
- Strong top order: Avishka Fernando, Cameron Delport, Paul Stirling.
- All-rounders: Kamran Ghulam, Mahedi Hasan.
- Bowling attack: Ibrar Ahmed, Shoriful Islam.
Form (Last 5 matches): L W W L L
Noakhali Express(NES) – Recent Form
- Playing their first BPL match.
- Key batters: Haider Ali, Soumya Sarkar, Johnson Charles.
- All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Maaz Sadaqat.
- Bowling attack: Hasan Mahmud, Rejaur Rahman Raja.
Form (Last 5 matches): None (New Team)
Insight: Both teams are starting fresh, but CGR’s experience and balanced squad make them slight favorites, while NKE’s new-team unpredictability could make the contest competitive.
Head-to-Head Record
Insight: Noakhali Express are a new team in BPL 2025‑26, so this is the first-ever encounter between these sides. T20 matches can swing either way, making the season opener highly competitive.
Pitch Report – Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
- Batting-friendly surface with consistent bounce.
- Pacers can get early movement in the powerplay.
- Spinners likely to come into play during middle overs.
- Boundaries are average-sized, favoring stroke play.
Expected 1st Innings Score: 160–180.
For more venue-wise info, refer to: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Stats (For NES vs CRS BPL Match 2, 2025 )
Weather Report – Sylhet
- Clear skies expected during the match.
- Temperature: 24–32°C
- No rain forecast.
- Light breeze may assist bowlers slightly.
Overall: Ideal conditions for a full 20-over contest.
Probable Playing 11
Chattogram Royals (CRS)
- Avishka Fernando
- Mohammad Naim
- Cameron Delport
- Paul Stirling
- Mahfijul Islam
- Kamran Ghulam
- Niroshan Dickwella
- Ibrar Ahmed
- Mahedi Hasan
- Shoriful Islam
- Arafat Sunny
Noakhali Express (NES)
- Habibur Rahman
- Haider Ali
- Shahadat Hossain
- Soumya Sarkar
- Maaz Sadaqat
- Mohammad Nabi
- Johnson Charles
- Kusal Mendis
- Hasan Mahmud
- Mehedi Hasan Rana
- Rejaur Rahman Raja
Toss Prediction
The toss-winning team will likely bowl first; a total of 170-180 is ideal on this batting-friendly pitch.
Noakhali Express vs Chattogram Royals Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?
Chattogram Royals (CRS) enter the BPL opener with a strong batting lineup including Avishka Fernando, Cameron Delport, and Paul Stirling, backed by all-rounders and strike bowlers like Ibrar Ahmed and Shoriful Islam.
Noakhali Express (NES), playing their first BPL match, will rely on Haider Ali, Soumya Sarkar, and Johnson Charles, supported by Mohammad Nabi and Maaz Sadaqat.
CRS start as slight favorites, but NES’s firepower could make it a close contest.
CRS vs NES Today Match Prediction:
👉 Chattogram Royals slightly favored, expect a competitive clash.
Dream11 Team(Safe picks)
Wicketkeeper:
- Johnson Charles (NES) – Explosive middle-order batter; reliable finisher in T20s.
Batters:
- Avishka Fernando (CRS) – Aggressive opener; anchors innings and accelerates in powerplay.
- Cameron Delport (CRS) – Power-hitter; provides firepower in middle overs.
All-rounders:
- Mahedi Hasan (CRS) – Reliable all-rounder; bats in middle order and bowls economically.
- Mohammad Nabi (NKE) – Experienced all-rounder; stabilizes innings and bowls at key stages.
Bowlers:
- Ibrar Ahmed (CRS) – Strike bowler; takes wickets in crucial moments.
- Shoriful Islam (CRS) – Young pacer; effective in powerplay and death overs.
Captain: Avishka Fernando (CRS)/ Soumya Sarkar (NES)
Vice-Captain: Paul Stirling (CRS) / Mohammad Nabi (NES)
Final Verdict
CRS start as slight favorites in the BPL 2025‑26 opener thanks to their strong batting depth with Avishka Fernando, Cameron Delport, and Paul Stirling, complemented by a balanced bowling attack led by Ibrar Ahmed and Shoriful Islam.
NES, as a new team, bring unpredictability with explosive players like Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Nabi, and Hasan Mahmud. If their top order fires and bowlers strike early, they can challenge CRS strongly.
Expect a competitive and closely fought season opener at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
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CRS are slight favorites based on squad balance, but NES have match-winners in Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Nabi, and Hasan Mahmud.
Sylhet International Cricket Stadium offers a batting-friendly surface with true bounce; totals of 160–180 are competitive in T20 conditions.
Avishka Fernando, Cameron Delport, Paul Stirling, Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Nabi, Ibrar Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud.
6:30 PM IST, Friday, 26 December 2025.
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