T20 Format
Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)
Runs
Top Run Scorer
Tamim Iqbal (3,835 runs)
Wkts
Top Wicket Taker
Shakib Al Hasan (149 wickets)
History & Evolution
The Bangladesh Premier League was formed in 2012 by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). As Bangladesh's premier sports event, the BPL matches generate massive fan followings in Dhaka, Chittagong, and Sylhet. The tournament is renowned for slow, spinning turf conditions that test batsmen's skills and showcase regional spin bowling talent, acting as a crucial breeding ground for Bangladesh's national team development.
League Teams
RW
Rajshahi Warriors (RW)
CR
Chattogram Royals (CR)
DC
Dhaka Capitals (DC)
RR
Rangpur Riders (RR)
NE
Noakhali Express (NE)
ST
Sylhet Titans (ST)
Championship Winners
| Season / Year | Winner Franchise |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Rajshahi Warriors |
| 2025 | Fortune Barishal |
| 2024 | Fortune Barishal |
| 2023 | Comilla Victorians |
| 2022 | Comilla Victorians |
| 2019-20 | Rajshahi Royals |
| 2019 | Comilla Victorians |
| 2017 | Rangpur Riders |
| 2016 | Dhaka Dynamites |
| 2015 | Comilla Victorians |
| 2013 | Dhaka Gladiators |
| 2012 | Dhaka Gladiators |
Frequently Asked Questions
The Comilla Victorians are the most successful BPL team historically with 4 championship titles.
BPL is the largest domestic sports tournament in the country, attracting millions of TV viewers and packing stadiums to capacity.