Sylhet Titans (SLT) will lock horns with Chattogram Royals (CHR) in match 16 of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26. The encounter is set to take place at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, 07th January 2026 at 17:30 IST. Both the teams have enjoyed their outings in this tournament so far, and are placed among the top seeded sides in the table. A win here for either of the side will take them at the no. 1 spot. Sylhet Titans (SLT) Sylhet Titans have had a rocky start in the Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26. While they have pulled off a few close wins, they have also dropped a few matches narrowly. This mix of promise and inconsistency can be evinced in their six-run victory over Dhaka Capitals and the nail-biting one-wicket victory against Noakhali Express, which showed the fighting spirit in the team. Nevertheless, defeats against Rangpur Riders and Rajshahi Warriors shed light on their finishing problems. The Titans will be looking to make familiar conditions work for them in their quest for consistency in the house amidst the Sylhet ground to strengthen the points table. Chattogram Royals (CHR) Chattogram Royals have surely made a statement in the tournament with their show of force. They have had convincing victories against Sylhet Titans and Dhaka Capitals, which included a ten-wicket win to showcase their batting depth. Though Rangpur Riders hurt them a little with their defeat, the Royals have been solid overall. The Royals have looked confident in both batting and bowling departments and will enter this match with momentum on their side. SLT vs CHR Match Details SLT vs CHR BPL Match Details Match Sylhet Titans vs Chattogram Royals 16th Match Date and Time Wednesday, January 07; 17:30 p.m. IST Venue Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet Broadcasting and live streaming FanCode App and Website SLT vs CHR Pitch Report The surface at Sylhet International Stadium offers equal assistance to both batters and bowlers. There will be early movement for fast bowlers in the inital phase of the game, but as the game will go on, the surface will get slower and sluggish, helping the spinners to get the turn and trouble the batters in middle overs. The score of around 150-165 is expected and with the game going ahead, dew will come into play which will provide even more assistance to the batters. SLT vs CHR Weather Report Weather for cricket will be perfect at Sylhet. The temperature will feel like 17°C, with humidity around 82% and light winds blowing from the west at a speed of 5 km/h. There is no rain forecast, and the uninterrupted game will go on. SLT vs CHR Head-to-Head Records SLT vs CHR Heat-to-Head (in T20s) Match Played 01 Won by Sylhet Titans 00 Won by Chattogram Royals 01 Tied 0 No Result 0 SLT vs CHR 15th BPL Probable XI Sylhet Titans: Moeen Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Zakir Hasan, Tawfique Khan, Parvez Hossain Emon (wk), Ethan Brookes, Afif Hossain, Azmatullah Omarzai, Nasum Ahmed, Khaled Ahmed, Mohammad Amir Chattogram Royals: Mohammad Naim, Adam Rossington (wk), Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Asif Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Mahedi Hasan (c), Aamer Jamal, Abu Hider Rony, Tanvir Islam, Shoriful Islam Players To Watch Out For In the SLT vs CHR 16th BPL Match Parvez Hossain Emon | SLT - Parvez Hossain Emon has been the best batter for Sylhet Titans in this season. He has accumulated 202 runs in six matches at an average of over 40 and has given solid starts at the top. His capability of hitting boundaries early and keeping the flow of runs makes him a vital player for SLT. If he gets going, it becomes far difficult to restrain the evident batsmen from Sylhet. Adam Rossington | CHR - Adam Rossington is somehow one of the players in terrific form in the Chattogram Royals. In just four matches, he has made 192 runs at an astounding average of 96 and strike rate of more than 145. Playing aggressive yet controlled innings, Rossington has, more often than not, set the tone for the Royals. Because of his form, he stands as one of the biggest threats in this contest. Nasum Ahmed | SLT - Nasum Ahmed has been the best bowler of Sylhet Titans in the tournament. He has taken eight wickets in six matches and a five-wicket haul in the last match just underlined his presence. Nasum's control in the middle overs and his ability to break partnerships would be crucial against a strong batting lineup of Chattogram. Shoriful Islam | CHR - Shoriful Islam has consistently led the bowling attack for Chattogram Royals. He has taken nine wickets in five matches at an impressive average of 12.67. His pace and accuracy, especially in the powerplay, have helped the Royals to put early pressure on the opposition batters. SLT vs CHR Toss Prediction Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue In the last 3 T20 matches played at this venue, the team winning the toss has opted to bowl first on two occasions, while only once, the team has opted to bat first. Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch In 74 men's T20 matches played at this venue so far, the team batting first has recorded 33 victories, while the team chasing has won in 41 matches. This trend suggests that teams should prefer to bowl first to get the maximum help. (Stats as of match 14 of BPL 2025-26) SLT vs CHR Today's Match Scenario Scenario 1 Toss Winner: SLT (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 40-45 CHR Total: 160-175 Match Winner: Chattogram Royals Scenario 2 Toss Winner: CHR (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 35-40 SLT Total: 150-175 Match Winner: Chattogram Royals Who will win SLT vs CHR 16th BPL T20 match? Going by the current form, the Chattogram Royals start as slight favorites due to the extra batting depth and their recent dominant wins. Chattogram may tilt the scale away from their opponents if a player like Parvez Hossain Emon or Nasum Ahmed has their day with the bat or ball. Expect a competitive contest with a winner expected to emerge based on executing some key moments.