The 8th match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26 will be played at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium where Dhaka Capitals will meet Rangpur Riders in an early-season battle of importance. It will be important for both of the teams to gain some momentum as the tournament starts taking shape. Dhaka Capitals Dhaka Capitals began their campaign well as they composed themselves for a comfortable five-wicket victory against Rajshahi Warriors. Bowlers restricted the opposition to 132 runs, then the batters did well to chase the target calmly, showing good balance in the side. The middle-order batters dealt well under pressure, which provides more confidence before this match. Dhaka will aim to have that same discipline with both bat and ball. Rangpur Riders Rangpur Riders also have had an easy beginning with their first match victory over Chattogram Royals, winning the match quite comfortably by seven wickets. Their bowlers put up an outstanding show as they bundled out the opposition for just 102 runs and, soon after, the batters chased their target in quick fashion. Rangpur's strength lies in their bowling attack and controlled batting approach, making them a dangerous side if they get early breakthroughs. DHCP vs RGR Match Details DHCP vs RGR BPL Match Details Match Dhaka Capitals vs Chattogram Royals 8th Match Date and Time Tuesday, December 30; 17:30 p.m. IST Venue Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet Broadcasting and live streaming FanCode App and Website DHCP vs RGR Pitch Report Generally, the Sylhet pitch represents an exact competition between bat and ball. There may be early movement for fast bowlers, especially in the beginning, while a slowing surface during the middle overs will help reactivate spinners. The score of around 150-165 is expected, while dew later at night may help the chasing side. DHCP vs RGR Weather Report Pleasant and stable is the weather expected because of clear skies against no rain with temperatures in Sylhet between 19-21 degrees. It will be moderately humid with slight wind, and within these conditions, conditions will be ideal for a full match without interruption. DHCP vs RGR Head-to-Head Records DHCP vs RGR head-to-head (in T20s) Match Played 02 Won by Dhaka Capitals 00 Won by Rangpur Riders 02 Tied 0 No Result 0 DHCP vs RGR 8th BPL Probable XI Dhaka Capitals: Saif Hassan, Sabbir Rahman, Usman Khan, Mohammad Mithun (wk/c), Nasir Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Saifuddin, Abdullah Al Mamun, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Salman Mirza Rangpur Riders: Dawid Malan, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Khushdil Shah, Mahmudullah, Nurul Hasan (wk/c), Faheem Ashraf, Sufiyan Muqeem, Aliss Al Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana Players To Watch Out For In the DHCP vs RGR 8th BPL Match Imad Wasim | DHCP: Experienced all-rounder hailing from Pakistan is widely known for his ability to turn the game with the ball in his hand, and can also contribute with the bat if required. In the first match against Rajshahi Warriors, Imad bagged three crucial wickets and Capitals will want him to deliver a similar kind of performance in this match as well. Litton Das | RGR: The seasoned opener of Bangladesh, playing for Rangpur Riders, is one of the finest batters of the nation. In their first game against the Royals, Das hammered 47 runs with four fours and two sixes and a healthy strike rate of over 150. His contribution in this game will increase the chances of the Riders. DHCP vs RGR 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 all three occasions. Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch In 65 men's T20 matches played at this venue so far, the team batting first has recorded 30 victories, while the team chasing has won in 35 matches. This trend suggests that teams should prefer to bowl first to get the maximum help. (stats as of BPL 2025-26 match 6) DHCP vs RGR Today's Match Scenario Scenario 1 Toss Winner: DHCP (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 40-45 RGR Total: 165-180 Match Winner: Rangpur Riders Scenario 2 Toss Winner: RGR (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 35-40 DHCP Total: 155-170 Match Winner: Rangpur Riders Who will win DHCP vs RGR 8th BPL T20 match? Both teams have come through convincing wins recently, but Rangpur Riders seemed to have a slight edge over the others with their stronger bowling unit and clinical chase in their last game. They may have the edge if they bowl first as well.