Dhaka Capitals vs Rangpur Riders — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
BPL 2025/26 • Rangpur Riders won the match by 2 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of BPL 2025/26, Dhaka Capitals took on Rangpur Riders on Jan 2, 2026, 09:39 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Rangpur Riders won the match by 2 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 291 runs and 9 wickets fall between Rangpur Riders (146/5 in 20.0 overs) and Dhaka Capitals (145/4 in 20.0 overs).
2. Rangpur Riders Innings Breakdown (146/5)
Batting in the first innings, Rangpur Riders finished on 146/5 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.30 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Rangpur Riders accumulated 29 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Falaffel spearheaded the batting effort with 51 runs off 41 balls (including 7 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 124.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Hotdog, who contributed 38 runs off 21 deliveries, while Apple added 33 (33b). With the ball in the first innings, Carter led the bowling figures with 2/35 in 4.0 overs (economy 8.75), assisted by Low Fives (1/20 in 4.0 overs).
3. Dhaka Capitals Chase & Second Innings Summary (145/4)
Pursuing a target of 147 runs for victory, Dhaka Capitals recorded 145/4 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 7.25 runs per over. Benson anchored the chase for Dhaka Capitals with 56 runs from 38 balls (6 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 147.4), alongside Mordercai who chipped in with 31 off 22 balls. Defending the total, Jumbo delivered a key spell of 1/6 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 3.00, while I Cream finished with 1/22 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Falaffel and Apple (Rangpur Riders), who combined for 69 runs off 54 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Benson making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Hotdog (Rangpur Riders) topped the match rankings with 140.0 total points, followed closely by Jumbo (94.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Hotdog.