Bangladesh Premier League
CountriesBangladesh
AdministratorBangladesh Cricket Board
FormatTwenty20
First edition2012
Latest edition2023
Next edition2024
Tournament formatDouble round-robin and Playoffs
Number of teams7
Current championComilla Victorians
(4th title)
Most successfulComilla Victorians
(4 titles)
Most runsTamim Iqbal (2930)
Most wicketsShakib Al Hasan (132)
TVList of broadcasters
Websitebplt20.com.bd

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ প্রিমিয়ার লিগ; ISO: bāṁlādēśa primiẏāra liga) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league organised by the BPL Governing Council. The BPL is one of the three professional cricket leagues in Bangladesh. It is the 16th most attended premier league in the world. In winter, each team faces the other twice in the league stage. Following the conclusion of the regular season, the top four teams advance to the playoffs, a single-elimination game, and two qualifier games culminating in the Championship game, between the winner of Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2.

The Bangladesh Premier League was formed in 2011 by the Bangladesh Cricket Board, after the suspension of its predecessor organisation, 2009/10 National Cricket League Twenty20. The first season was held in February 2012, and the games were held across Dhaka and Chittagong. The BPL is headed by the chairman of its Governing Council.

History

Following the success of franchise Twenty20, cricket leagues such as the Indian Premier League around the world, the Bangladesh Cricket Board announced a plan to replace the National Cricket League with a franchise-based league.[1] On 18 January 2012, the board entered a 6-year, 350-crore deal with Game on Sports Group to establish a franchise tournament. The deal gave the group exclusive management rights to the tournament. The league was founded with six franchises from the largest cities of Bangladesh. During the franchise auction, 13 companies took part in the bidding process, with six winning the rights of each club.

In July 2022, after the ICC accommodated the month of January and February for the BPL, in its ICC Future Tours Programme, the BCB announced the schedule of the BPL for the next three seasons.[2][3]

2012 (1st edition)

The first edition of the league officially kicked off on 9 February 2012, with a lavish opening ceremony at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh.[4] The initial player auction was held on 18 and 19 January 2012 and the first match in the tournament staged on 9 February 2012 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium between Sylhet Royals and Barisal Burners. The first final game was between Dhaka Gladiators and Barisal Burners, with Dhaka Gladiators emerging as champions after winning by eight wickets. All matches in the first edition of the league were held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium and Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in the country's second-largest city Chittagong.[5]

2013 (2nd edition)

Rangpur Riders were added as a seventh team for the second season. Dhaka Gladiators again emerged as champions beating Chittagong Kings in the final by 43 runs. Once again Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka hosted the final. For most of the matches, the MA Aziz Stadium, replaced the Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong due to higher capacity and Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium in Khulna (third-largest city) was added as the third venue.[6]

Following accusations of match-fixing during the 2012–13 season, the owners of all six original franchises were suspended in 2013 due to constant violations of the league regulations and constant delays in players’ salary handover. The owners of Dhaka Gladiators were handed a lifetime suspension by the governing committee.[7] A number of players and administrators were handed bans for match-fixing, including the former captain of Bangladesh, Mohammad Ashraful.[8]

2015 (3rd edition)

Following the match-fixing scandal, the league was not played in the year 2014. It returned in 2015 with six new franchises and it was held in the winter season unlike spring previously. Comilla Victorians won the competition, beating Barisal Bulls by three wickets. Leading up to the 2016–17 edition of the league, the Sylhet Super Stars, were suspended following breaches of disciplinary regulations,[9] and two new franchises, Khulna Titans and Rajshahi Kings, were introduced, bringing the number of teams in the competition back to seven.[10]

2016 (4th edition)

In the 2016 edition, Dhaka Dynamites won the tournament for the third time by defeating Rajshahi Kings in the final.[11]

2017 (5th edition)

In the 2017–18 edition of the league, the Sylhet franchise returned as the Sylhet Sixers with new ownership and management. As a result, the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium was also listed as a third venue. Barisal Bulls franchise was suspended due to financial mishaps.[12]

2018 (6th edition)

2018-19 Bangladesh Premier League was won by Comilla Victorians. They defeated Dhaka Dynamites as they won their second BPL title.[13][14] Mashrafe Mortaza became the most successful captain with 4 trophies. (Dhaka Gladiators: 2012, 2013; Comilla Victorians: 2015; Rangpur Riders: 2017)

2019 (7th edition)

In September 2019, BCB President Nazmul Hasan Papon informed the media about certain changes in rules and regulations for the 2019–20 season and eliminating all franchises, BCB took over the charge and decided to run this tournament by the board itself and named the tournament as Bangabandhu BPL T20 2019 in order to pay homage to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on his birth centenary.[15][16]

Rajshahi Royals defeated Khulna Tigers by 21 runs in the final match. Royals skipper Andre Russell was elected as both Man of the match for the final and Player of the Tournament for his all-round performances and for leading his side to their maiden BPL title.[17][18]

2022 (8th edition)

The 2021–22 season, the eighth edition also named Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League T20 (BBPL T20)–2022, was initially scheduled to start in March 2021.[19] However, the tournament was postponed and rescheduled to be held from 21 January to 18 February 2022.[20] In December 2021, all six teams were announced, with Rangpur Rangers and the defending champion Rajshahi Royals being excluded, a franchise from Barisal was included and Comilla Victorians also returned after a year's break.[21] Initially, Rupa Steel & Marn Group owned the Dhaka franchise, but a day before the players' draft their ownership was terminated due to non compliance of rules. However, the Minister Group took ownership of the franchise after the players' draft.[22] Due to the unavailability of technical teams the DRS system could not be used in this season. Initially, BCB decided to allow spectators this year, however, due to the rise of Omicron variants, the board backed out from its decision and decided to play behind closed doors.[23]

The two points table topper teams Fortune Barishal and Comilla Victorians reached the final. In the final, Comilla Victorians defended 151 runs to win their third title in a thrilling 1-run victory.[24] Sunil Narine was the Player of the Final for his all-round performances. Shakib Al Hasan, captain of the runners-up team, Fortune Barishal, received the Player of the Tournament award for his all-round performance, having scored 284 runs in 11 innings and picked up 16 wickets.[25]

2023 (9th edition)

2024 (10th edition)

League organisation

Locations of Bangladesh Premier League teams

At a corporate level, the Bangladesh Premier League considers itself an association made up of and financed by its member teams. All income generated through television rights, licensing agreements, sponsorship, ticket sales and other means is earned and shared between the Bangladesh Cricket Board and the participating franchises. The league is controlled by a Governing Council (GC). As the parent organisation, the Bangladesh Cricket Board appoints the GC's members.

As of the 2018–19 season, the league consists of seven franchises. Each team players every other team twice in the round-robin stage of the competition with the teams with the top 4 advancing to a series of play-off matches. These lead to a championship match in which the league champion is decided.

Teams

Team City Debut Owner Current captain Current coach
Chattogram ChallengersChattogram, Chattogram Division2012Delta Sports LimitedShuvagata HomTushar Imran
Comilla VictoriansCumilla, Meghna Division2015Comilla Legends LimitedImrul KayesMohammad Salahuddin
Durdanto DhakaDhaka, Dhaka Division2012Newtex GroupTBDKhaled Mahmud Sujon
Fortune BarishalBarishal, Barishal Division2012Fortune GroupTamim IqbalDav Whatmore
Khulna TigersKhulna, Khulna Division2012MindTree LimitedTBDTBD
Rangpur RidersRangpur, Rangpur Division2012Bashundhara GroupShakib Al HasanSohel Islam
Sylhet StrikersSylhet, Sylhet Division2012Future Sports LimitedMashrafe MortazaRajin Saleh
Defunct team
Rajshahi RoyalsRajshahi,Rajshahi Division2012———

Franchise history

City 2012 2013 2015 2016 2017 2019 2019–20 2022 2023 2024
Barishal, Barishal Division Barisal Burners Barisal Bulls DNP Fortune Barishal
Chattogram, Chattogram Division Chittagong Kings Chittagong Vikings Chattogram Challengers
Comilla, Chattogram Division DNP Comilla Victorians Cumilla Warriors Comilla Victorians
Dhaka, Dhaka Division Dhaka Gladiators Dhaka Dynamites Dhaka Platoon Minister Dhaka Dhaka Dominators Durdanto Dhaka
Khulna, Khulna Division Khulna Royal Bengals DNP Khulna Titans Khulna Tigers
Rajshahi,Rajshahi Division Duronto Rajshahi DNP Rajshahi Kings Rajshahi Royals DNP
Rangpur, Rangpur Division DNP Rangpur Riders Rangpur Rangers DNP Rangpur Riders
Sylhet, Sylhet Division Sylhet Royals Sylhet Super Stars DNP Sylhet Sixers Sylhet Thunder Sylhet Sunrisers Sylhet Strikers

Draft system

The BPL operates a draft system to assign players to teams. Franchises can choose new players during an annual draft. Teams can also choose to retain players from one year to the next and players can also be signed outside of the draft and traded between organisations. Since 2015, Imago Sports Management has been conducting the players draft event also is the official players management partner of Bangladesh Cricket Board for Bangladesh Premier League[26][27]

Tournament seasons and results

Finals

All finals in the competition have been played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at Mirpur.

Season Final Player of the Tournament
Winner Result Runner-up
2012
Details		 Dhaka Gladiators
144/2 (15.4 overs)		 Dhaka Gladiators won by 8 wickets
Scorecard		 Barisal Burners
140/7 (20 overs)		 Shakib Al Hasan (Khulna Royal Bengals)
2013
Details		 Dhaka Gladiators
172/9 (20 overs)		 Dhaka Gladiators won by 43 runs
Scorecard		 Chittagong Kings
129 (16.5 overs)		 Shakib Al Hasan (Dhaka Gladiators)
2014 (Cancelled due to 2014 Bangladesh Political Crisis)[28]
2015
Details		 Comilla Victorians
157/7 (20 overs)		 Comilla Victorians won by 3 wickets
Scorecard		 Barisal Bulls
156/4 (20 overs)		 Ashar Zaidi (Comilla Victorians)
2016
Details		 Dhaka Dynamites
159/9 (20 overs)		 Dhaka Dynamites won by 56 runs
Scorecard		 Rajshahi Kings
103 (17.4 overs)		 Mahmudullah (Khulna Titans)
2017
Details		 Rangpur Riders
206/1 (20 overs)		 Rangpur Riders won by 57 runs
Scorecard		 Dhaka Dynamites
149/9 (20 overs)		 Chris Gayle (Rangpur Riders)
2018
Details		 Comilla Victorians
199/3 (20 overs)		 Comilla Victorians won by 17 runs
Scorecard		 Dhaka Dynamites
182/9 (20 overs)		 Shakib Al Hasan (Dhaka Dynamites)
2019
Details		 Rajshahi Royals
170/4 (20 overs)		 Rajshahi Royals won by 21 runs
Scorecard		 Khulna Tigers
149/8 (20 overs)		 Andre Russell (Rajshahi Royals)
2020 (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)[29]
2021
2022
Details		 Comilla Victorians
151/9 (20 overs)		 Comilla Victorians won by 1 run
Scorecard		 Fortune Barishal
150/8 (20 overs)		 Shakib Al Hasan (Fortune Barishal)
2023
Details		 Comilla Victorians
176/3 (19.2 overs)		 Comilla Victorians won by 7 wickets
Scorecard		 Sylhet Strikers
175/7 (20 overs)		 Najmul Hossain Shanto (Sylhet Strikers)

Overall team performances

As of 5 March 2023

Records include all matches played under the name of a franchise, even where the franchise has been suspended and re-created as a new organisation.

Overall team performances[30]
TeamMatchWinLoss Tied Tied+W Tied+L NRWin%
Chattogram Team1114861010144.55%
Comilla Team915633010163.33%
Dhaka Team1156251000254.87%
Barishal Team743933001153.42%
Khulna Team994255001142.86%
Rangpur Team914942000053.84%
Sylhet Team953558000237.63%
Rajshahi Team784038000051.28%

Note:

  • Tie&W and Tie&L indicate matches tied and then won or lost by "Super Over"
  • The win percentage excludes no results.

Overall team standings

Season
(No. of Teams)		 2012
(6)		 2013
(7)		 2015
(6)		 2016
(7)		 2017
(7)		 2019
(7)		 2019-20
(7)		 2022
(6)		 2023
(7)
Chattogram Challengers 5th RU 6th PO 7th PO PO PO 7th
Comilla Victorians DNP C 6th PO C 5th C C
Dhaka Dominators C C PO C RU RU PO 5th 6th
Fortune Barishal RU 5th RU 7th DNP RU PO RU PO
Khulna Tigers SF 7th DNP PO PO 7th RU PO 5th
Rajshahi Royals SF PO DNP RU 6th 5th C DNP
Rangpur Riders DNP 5th PO 5th C PO 6th DNP PO
Sylhet Strikers 6th PO 5th DNP 5th 6th 7th 6th RU
  •   C: champions
  •   RU: runner-up
  •   SF or PO: team qualified for the semi-final or play-off stage of the competition
  •   DNP: Did not participate

Team performances

Team performances[31][30]
TeamsSeasonsAppearancesChampion(s)Runner–up(s)PlayoffsLeague Stage
Comilla Victorians2015–present74
(2015, 2019, 2022, 2023)		012
Dhaka Dominators2012–present93
(2012, 2013, 2016)		22
(2017, 2019)		21
Rajshahi Royals2012–202061
(2019–20)		21
(2016)		22
Rangpur Riders2013–present71
(2017)		033
Fortune Barishal2012–present6023
(2012, 2015, 2019)		12
Chattogram Challengers2012–present9021
(2013)		43
Khulna Tigers2012–present8021
(2019–20)		42
Sylhet Strikers2012–present8021
(2023)		16

Sponsorship

For the first season of the tournament, Bangladeshi conglomerate Destiny Group was the main sponsor of the tournament, negotiating a one-year sponsorship package for 75 million taka (US$1.0 million). Prime Bank Limited was awarded the sponsorship deal for the second season for 100 million taka (US$1.5 million). BRB Cables Limited held the sponsorship rights for third season in 2015 with 150 million taka (US$2.0 million). Abul Khair Steel (AKS), a sister concern group of Abul Khair Industries Limited became the title sponsor of the fourth and fifth editions.

Season Sponsorship Rights Gross Revenues Earned[32] Broadcasting Rights
2012 Destiny Group
৳7.5 crore (US$700,000)		 ৳354.7 crore (US$33 million) Channel Nine
৳632 crore (US$59 million)
four-year broadcasting rights (2012–16)[33]
2013 Prime Bank Limited
৳10 crore (US$930,000)		 ৳302 crore (US$28 million)
2015–16 BRB Cables Industries Limited
৳15 crore (US$1.4 million)		 ৳266.5 crore (US$25 million)
2016–17 Abul Khair Steel (AKS) and Shah Cement
৳22 crore (US$2.1 million)		 ৳433 crore (US$40 million) (2016–17)
Unpublished GTV and Maasranga
৳640 crore (US$60 million)
three-year broadcasting rights (2017–2019)[34]
2019–present United Commercial Bank Ltd (UCB) and TVS Motor Company
Akash DTH and TVS Motor Company
2022 BBS Cables and Walton GTV and T Sports
2023[35] M. M. Ispahani Limited and Minister Group Nagorik TV

Broadcasters

As of 2023 the competition is broadcast in a number of countries.

Territory Channels and streaming Digital Streaming
Afghanistan RTA Sports
Australia Fox Cricket Kayo Sports
Bangladesh T Sports
Daraz
Caribbean SportsMax
England SKY Sports
India Sports18
FanCode		 JioCinema
Maldives Eurosport
Middle East Cineblitz
Pakistan
Sri Lanka Eurosport
South Africa
United States ESPN+
Rest of the World 27thsports.com

See also

Notes

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