Check out all the previous stats and AI predictive shape guide for the 29th match: Noakhali Express vs Rangpur Riders to be played on 18 January 2026 at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur.
Points table
Match details:
Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur.
Start time: 07:00 am GMT | 12:30 pm Eastern Time | 1:00 p.m. local time.
Current form:
Noakhali express:
The Noakhali Express managed to regain some respect with two wins in their games, but followed up with a loss and are playing only for pride heading into their final game of the season.
Hassan Eisakhil got a chance late on but was the pick of his batsmen while Soumya Sarkar also got runs. Their bowling has been led by Hasan Mahmud and Mehedi Hasan Rana.
Rangpur Riders:
It was an important win for Rangpur Riders in their previous game, having secured their qualification, the Riders now have a chance to move into third place in the unlikely event of even rain.
Mahmudullah, Dawid Malan and Towhid Hridoy have been impressive with the bat, while in their bowling Mustafizur Rahman and Faheem Ashraf have made a big impact.
T20 Batting Statistics
Players to watch:
Noakhali express:
Hassan Eisakhil – son of Mohammad Nabi, Hassan Eisakhil is quickly carving out his own identity, having scored 117 runs in two games at 58.5 and a strike at 146.25.
Mehedi Hasan Rana – his left-arm seam worked well for the Noakhali Express, having struck 11 times in the space of 27 overs, averaging 18.27 runs per wicket and taking one, once every 14.7 balls.
Hasan Mahmoud – the seamer has impressed once again, taking the new ball and bowling at the death, Mahmud has taken 15 wickets this season at 12.60, with an incredibly measly 6.03 runs per over.
Rangpur Riders:
David Malan – the Englishman is their leading run-scorer with 281 runs in seven innings, at an average of just under 50, at 116.59, has played the anchor to perfection and has scored three fifties so far.
Mustafizur Rahman – with 14 wickets in nine games, Fizz is the pick of Rangpur’s bowlers, averaging 17.28 per dismissal and has struck once every 14.5 balls.
Faheem Ashraf – With 13 wickets in just four games, Faheem Ashraf has been on fire for the Riders, averaging 9.3 runs per wicket, striking once every 7.3 balls.
Head to head (Last 5 matches):
It was an unexpected result the last time these two teams met and Noakhali Express finally got on the board with a win over Rangpur Riders.
T20 wicket takers
Venue Statistics – Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur (2022-2025):
Average score of the first entry:
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2022 – 150.30
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2023 – 153.17
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2024 – 158.46
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2025 – 152.47
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2026 – 144.75
Bowling Averages and Cheap Rates:
Percentage of land based on entries:
Wickets per entry:
Windows per phase:
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Powerplay (over 1 to 6): 1.85 wickets
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Upper media (more than 7 to 15): 2.43 lands
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Death Overs (16-20+): 2.19 wickets
Conditions have only become tougher at the Shere Bangla Stadium in Mirpur, where the total first innings average has dropped to just 144.75 in 2026. There is an edge in the chase in place, with 62.3% of games here won by teams batting second.
Fast bowlers have been more successful, averaging 23.68 runs per wicket, striking once every 17.4 balls, while spin bowlers have averaged 25.17 and striking once every 21.7 balls, although they keep it tight, at just 6.93 runs per over.
Most 6 T20
Squads:
Noakhali express:
Shykat Ali ©, Johnson Charles (WK), Mahidul Islam Ankon (WK), Kusal Mendis (WK), Jaker Ali (WK), Habibur Rahman Sohan, Shahadat Hossain, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Nabi, Sabbir Hossain, Soumya Sarkar, Hasan Mahmud, Ihsanullah, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Musfik Hasan, Nazmul Islam, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Zahir Khan, Abu Hasim and Rahmat Ali.
Rangpur Riders:
Nurul Hasan Sohan © (WK), Litton Das (WK), Muhammad Akhlaq (WK), Emilio Gay, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khawaja Nafay, Dawid Malan, Towhid Hridoy, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Mahmudullah Riyad, Kyle Mayers, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Nayeem Hasan, Rakibul Hasan, Aliss Al Islam, Kamrul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana, Sufiyan Muqeem, Iftekhar Ahmed, Abdul Halim and Mehedi Hasan Sohag.
Match Prediction: Rangpur Riders v Noakhali Express
Cricket Match Predictions – PrePlay
Who will win the draw? – Noakhali Express
Who will win the match? -Rangpur Riders
Best Hitter (Runs Scored) —Hassan Eisakhil (Noakhali Express), Dawid Malan (Rangpur Riders)
Best bowler (wickets taken) — Hasan Mahmud (Noakhali Express), Faheem Ashraf (Rangpur Riders)
Most of the six —Hassan Eisakhil (Noakhali Express), Towhid Hridoy (Rangpur Riders)
Player of the match — Mustafizur Rahman (Rangpur Riders)
The team scores batting first — Noakhali Express 130+, Rangpur passengers 150+
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