The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), organized by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), returns for its 11th edition. It is scheduled to commence on Monday, December 30, and conclude on Friday, February 7. The tournament will feature 46 matches played across three venues.
The first eight matches will take place at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, followed by fixtures at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet. The next set of games will be hosted by the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. The final phase, including the grand finale, will return to the Shere Bangla National Stadium.
Seven teams will compete in this edition, with some undergoing changes in names and ownership:
- Chittagong Kings
- Dhaka Capitals
- Durbar Rajshahi
- Fortune Barishal
- Khulna Tigers
- Rangpur Riders
- Sylhet Strikers
In the previous edition, the Fortune Barishal clinched the title by defeating the Comilla Victorians. Chasing a target of 154, Barishal secured victory in 19 overs with six wickets in hand. Kyle Mayers' outstanding knock of 46 was instrumental in the win. Veteran batter Tamim Iqbal had a stellar season, amassing 492 runs from 15 innings.
Historically, the Comilla Victorians hold the record for winning the most BPL titles, with four championships to their name. The Dhaka Capitals follow with three titles, while the Fortune Barishal, Durbar Rajshahi, and Rangpur Riders each have won one.
The upcoming edition will showcase an array of international cricket stars, adding excitement and elevating the competitive spirit of the tournament. Notable players set to feature include Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Tamim Iqbal, Litton Das, Shaheen Afridi, Moeen Ali, and Thisara Perera. Their participation is expected to enhance the quality of the tournament and provide thrilling encounters for cricket enthusiasts throughout the tournament.
On that note, let's look at the tournament’s schedule, squads, and match timings:
Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25: Full Schedule & Match Timings (All timings are in IST)
Monday, December 30
Match 1 - Fortune Barishal vs Durbar Rajshahi, Shere Bangla National Stadium, 1:00 PM
Match 2 - Rangpur Riders vs Dhaka Capital, Shere Bangla National Stadium, 6:00 PM
Tuesday, December 31
Match 3 - Khulna Tigers vs Chittagong Kings, Shere Bangla National Stadium, 1:00 PM
Match 4 - Sylhet Strikers vs Rangpur Riders, Shere Bangla National Stadium, 6:00 PM
Thursday, January 2
Match 5 - Durbar Rajshahi vs Dhaka Capital, Shere Bangla National Stadium, 1:00 PM
Match 6 - Fortune Barishal vs Rangpur Riders, Shere Bangla National Stadium, 6:00 PM
Friday, January 3
Match 7 - Durbar Rajshahi vs Chittagong Kings, Shere Bangla National Stadium, 1:30 PM
Match 8 - Dhaka Capital vs Khulna Tigers, Shere Bangla National Stadium, 7:00 PM
Monday, January 6
Match 9 - Sylhet Strikers vs Rangpur Riders, Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, 1:00 PM
Match 10 - Fortune Barishal vs Durbar Rajshahi, Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, 6:00 PM
Tuesday, January 7
Match 11 - Rangpur Riders vs Dhaka Capital, Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, 1:00 PM
Match 12 - Fortune Barishal vs Sylhet Strikers, Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, 6:00 PM
Thursday, January 9
Match 13 - Fortune Barishal vs Rangpur Riders, Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, 1:00 PM
Match 14 - Dhaka Capital vs Chittagong Kings, Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, 6:00 PM
Friday, January 10
Match 15 - Durbar Rajshahi vs Khulna Tigers, Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, 1:30 PM
Match 16 - Dhaka Capital vs Sylhet Strikers, Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, 7:00 PM
Sunday, January 12
Match 17 - Khulna Tigers vs Sylhet Strikers, Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, 1:00 PM
Match 18 - Durbar Rajshahi vs Dhaka Capital, Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, 6:00 PM
Monday, January 13
Match 19 - Chittagong Kings vs Sylhet Strikers, Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, 1:00 PM
Match 20 - Rangpur Riders vs Khulna Tigers, Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, 6:00 PM
Thursday, January 16
Match 21 - Fortune Barishal vs Dhaka Capital, Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, 1:00 PM
Match 22 - Khulna Tigers vs Chittagong Kings, Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, 6:00 PM
Friday, January 17
Match 23 - Durbar Rajshahi vs Sylhet Strikers, Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, 1:30 PM
Match 24 - Rangpur Riders vs Chittagong Kings, Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, 7:00 PM
Sunday, January 19
Match 25 - Fortune Barishal vs Chittagong Kings, Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, 1:00 PM
Match 26 - Durbar Rajshahi vs Khulna Tigers, Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, 6:00 PM
Monday, January 20
Match 27 - Dhaka Capital vs Sylhet Strikers, Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, 1:00 PM
Match 28 - Durbar Rajshahi vs Chittagong Kings, Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, 6:00 PM
Wednesday, January 22
Match 29 - Dhaka Capital vs Chittagong Kings, Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, 1:00 PM
Match 30 - Fortune Barishal vs Khulna Tigers, Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, 6:00 PM
Thursday, January 23
Match 31 - Durbar Rajshahi vs Rangpur Riders, Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, 1:00 PM
Match 32 - Khulna Tigers vs Sylhet Strikers, Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, 6:00 PM
Sunday, January 26
Match 33 - Fortune Barishal vs Sylhet Strikers, Shere Bangla National Stadium, 1:00 PM
Match 34 - Durbar Rajshahi vs Rangpur Riders, Shere Bangla National Stadium, 6:00 PM
Monday, January 27
Match 35 - Fortune Barishal vs Khulna Tigers, Shere Bangla National Stadium, 1:00 PM
Match 36 - Durbar Rajshahi vs Sylhet Strikers, Shere Bangla National Stadium, 6:00 PM
Wednesday, January 29
Match 37 - Rangpur Riders vs Chittagong Kings, Shere Bangla National Stadium, 1:00 PM
Match 38 - Fortune Barishal vs Dhaka Capital, Shere Bangla National Stadium, 6:00 PM
Thursday, January 30
Match 39 - Rangpur Riders vs Khulna Tigers, Shere Bangla National Stadium, 1:00 PM
Match 40 - Chittagong Kings vs Sylhet Strikers, Shere Bangla National Stadium, 6:00 PM
Saturday, February 1
Match 41 - Dhaka Capital vs Khulna Tigers, Shere Bangla National Stadium, 1:00 PM
Match 42 - Fortune Barishal vs Chittagong Kings, Shere Bangla National Stadium, 6:00 PM
Monday, February 3
Eliminator - TBC vs TBC, Shere Bangla National Stadium, 1:00 PM
Qualifier 1 - TBC vs TBC, Shere Bangla National Stadium, 6:00 PM
Wednesday, February 5
Qualifier 2 - TBC vs TBC, Shere Bangla National Stadium, 6:00 PM
Friday, February 7
Final - TBC vs TBC, Shere Bangla National Stadium, 6:30 PM
Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25: Telecast & Live Streaming Details
Fans in India will be able to watch the live coverage of the Bangladesh Premier League via the Fancode app and website.
Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25: Full Squads
Forture Barishal
Tamim Iqbal (C), Mushfiqur Rahim, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Ripon Mondol, Tanvir Islam, Rishad Hossain, Taijul Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Nayeem Hasan, Shohidul Islam, Ariful Islam, Pritom Kumar, Iqbal Hossain Emon, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Nabi, Kyle Mayers, Dawid Malan, Faheem Ashraf, James Fuller, Pathum Nissanka, Mohammad Ali, Nandre Burger, Jahandad Khan, and Mohammad Imran.
Chittagong Kings
Shakib Al Hasan (C), Shoriful Islam, Shamim Hossain, Parvez Hossain Emon, Khaled Ahmed, Naeem Islam, Aliss Islam, Mohammad Mithun, Maruf Mridha, Rahatul Ferdous, Sheikh Parvez Jibon, Marshall Ayub, Nabil Samad, Moeen Ali, Angelo Mathews, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Haider Ali, Binura Fernando, Graham Clark, Tom O'Connell, Khawaja Nafay, Lahiru Milantha, Zubaid Akbari, and Usman Khan.
Dhaka Capitals
Litton Das (C), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mustafizur Rahman, Habibur Rahman Sohan, Mukidul Islam, Abu Jayed, Sabbir Rahman, Musfik Hasan, Munim Shahriar, Shahadat Hossain, Asif Hasan, Rahmatullah Ali, Nazmul Islam Apu, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Johnson Charles, Stephen Eskinazi, Thisara Perera, Amir Hamza, Saim Ayub, Shahnawaz Dahani, Farmanullah, Zahoor Khan, Chaturanga de Silva, Riaz Hassan, Shubham Ranjane, and JP Kotze.
Durbar Rajshahi
Taskin Ahmed (C), Anamul Haque, Akbar Ali, Jishan Alam, Sunzamul Islam, SM Meherob, Yasir Ali, Hasan Murad, Mohor Sheikh, Sabbir Hossain, Shafiul Islam, Mizanur Rahman, Zahiduzzaman, Asaduzzaman Payel, Mohammad Haris, Arafat Minhas, Saad Nasim, Lahiru Samarakoon, Bilal Khan, Nathan Edward, and Ryan Burl.
Khulna Tigers
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C), Nasum Ahmed, Afif Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Naim Sheikh, Imrul Kayes, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Abu Hider Rony, Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby, Ziaur Rahman, Rubel Hossain, Mohammad Nawaz, Oshane Thomas, Mohammad Hasnain, Salman Irshad, Lewis Gregory, Darwish Rasooli, and Ibrahim Zadran.
Rangpur Riders
Nurul Hasan Sohan (C), Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nahid Rana, Saif Hassan, Soumya Sarkar, Rakibul Hasan, Irfan Sukkur, Tawfique Khan, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Azizul Hakim Tamim, Khushdil Shah, Iftikhar Ahmed, Akif Javed, Alex Hales, Saurabh Netravalkar, Curtis Campher, Steven Taylor, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, and Sediqullah Atal.
Sylhet Strikers
Rony Talukder (C), Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Zakir Hasan, Jaker Ali, Arafat Sunny, Al-Amin Hossain, Ruyel Miah, Ariful Haque, Nihaduzzaman, Nahidul Islam, Mehedi Hasan Sohag, Paul Stirling, George Munsey, Samiullah Shinwari, Rahkeem Cornwall, Reece Topley, and Aaron Jones.
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