BPL 2025-26: Squads, Auction Highlights & Season Preview

BPL 2025-26 will start on December 26 with six teams, featuring stars like Litton Das and Mohammad Amir. Exciting matches will be played at Sylhet, Chattogram, and Dhaka, live on T Sports and FanCode. What else can you ask for but pure cricket fun!

Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is one of the most exciting T20 cricket leagues, which is widely acknowledged, that has been able to assert itself firmly among the best T20 leagues in the world. The BPL, characterized by its rapid matches, enthusiastic crowds, and intense clashes till the last ball, is the league that really understands the essence of the modern T20 game. Since its inauguration in 2012 by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), the league has been growing smoothly in both quality and fan base and is currently the hub of the domestic cricket system of Bangladesh. BPL was introduced with a primary goal which was to improve the standard of local cricket and expose the Bangladeshi players to the kind of pressures that come with T20 games. It started off with the first season of six franchises that drew London and big cricket stadiums. There were already thousands of spectators at the matches and television ratings were impressive. Fans got involved immediately with the teams that represented their cities and that is why they fired each other the hardest and emotionally every time they met. Today, BPL exhibits to be a decisive instrument in local cricket. It became a stepping, stone for the minnows to be national champions later, upon Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Tamim Iqbal, and Litton Das the likes of whom matured their potentials in the league before they dazzled on the international stage. What is more, local players competing with foreign professionals gained invaluable experience.

The Current BPL Season:

The Bangladesh Premier League 2025, 26, the 12th edition of the tournament, is becoming one of the most interesting seasons of BPL in the past. The tournament which is going to be held from December 26, 2025, to January 23, 2026, will see 34 T20 matches including both the league games and playoffs. The matches are going to be scheduled at the leading cricketing venues like:

• Local StadiumsSylhet International Cricket Stadium
• Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
• Sher e Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka

A Six, Team LeagueThe six team format with fewer matches will make the tournament more thrilling and as each team will have to play others twice in the double round, robin, the level of caution will be extremely high. The top teams will advance to the playoffs and then, the exciting final game will decide the champion.

Return of the Player Auction:

This season, one of the most talked, about things has been the comeback of the player auction after 12 years, which took place on November 30, 2025. The move has given new life to the league as it allows clubs to rebuild their teams in a more strategic way instead of just doing direct signings. There were bids that broke the record at the auction. Most of all, Mohammad Naim was grabbed by the Chattogram Royals for BDT 1.1 crore, which is a clear indication of the increasing financial power of the league. The teams concentrated on making themselves strong and well, balanced by the mix of both the old and the new generation of the players.

New Teams & Structural Changes:

The 2025, 26 season sees the debut of new franchises such as Noakhali Express. On the other hand, teams like Chattogram Royals and Sylhet Titans come back with their faces changed. So, only Dhaka Capitals and Rangpur Riders are going to be the same two teams that we had already, as from the previous setup. The likes of Fortune Barishal and Khulna Tigers have been removed because of the changes made in the owning sector.

Overseas Availability & Local Opportunity:

Season timing matches with international leagues such as the Big Bash League (BBL), SA20, and ILT20, so a few of the global stars might not be available. Nevertheless, the problem has led the Pakistani players to enter the league massively as a result we can see a lot of names like Mohammad Amir, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Imad Wasim, who not only increase the competition level but also the provide the different flavor of the game.

Key Players and Head, to, Head RivalriesThe deliciously enticing clashes that can be expected are: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Sylhet Titans) vs Najmul Hossain Shanto (Rajshahi Warriors)Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy and Kusal Mendis are willing to set on fire the tournament with their incredible batting performances.Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed and Mohammad Amir are eager to not only extend their already strong bowling performances but also add some heat with their fiery delivery.BPL 2025, 26 has taken a significant step towards maintaining fairness and integrity in the game. Hence, players banned for code of conduct violation before the auction (eight in number) will not be participating in the tournament. The matches will be live telecasted on T Sports and FanCode, thus, along with a lot of fun and intense battle, the BPL 2025, 26 is also going to give you many unforgettable cricketing moments.

BPL 2025-26 Teams and Squads:

BPL 2025, 26 Teams and Squad Lists (Officially Announced)There will be six competitive franchise teams in the BPL 2025, 26, each of which is going to feature a distinct blend of highly, regarded local talents and highly, regarded international players. You can find a complete report of each teams strengths and weaknesses below.

• Sylhet Titans

Player Name	Role	Country
Parvez Hossain Emon	Batter	Bangladesh
Rony Talukdar	Batter	Bangladesh
Zakir Hasan	Batter	Bangladesh
Rahatul Ferdous Javed	Batter	Bangladesh
Tawfique Khan Tushar	Batter	Bangladesh
Aaron Jones	Batter	USA
Mehidy Hasan Miraz	All-Rounder	Bangladesh
Afif Hossain Dhrubo	All-Rounder	Bangladesh
Angelo Mathews	All-Rounder	Sri Lanka
Saim Ayub	Batter	Pakistan
Syed Khaled Ahmed	Bowler	Bangladesh
Nasum Ahmed	Bowler	Bangladesh
Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury	Bowler	Bangladesh
Ariful Islam	Bowler	Bangladesh
Shohidul Islam	Bowler	Bangladesh
Mohammad Amir	Bowler	Pakistan

• Rangpur Riders

Player Name	Role	Country
Litton Kumar Das	Batter	Bangladesh
Towhid Hridoy	Batter	Bangladesh
Mahmudullah	All-Rounder	Bangladesh
Nurul Hasan Sohan	Wicket-Keeper	Bangladesh
Mustafizur Rahman	Bowler	Bangladesh
Nayeem Hasan	Bowler	Bangladesh
Akif Javed	Bowler	Pakistan
Faheem Ashraf	Bowler	Pakistan
Iftikhar Ahmed	All-Rounder	Pakistan
Khawaja Nafay	Batter	Pakistan
Khushdil Shah	All-Rounder	Pakistan
Kyle Mayers	All-Rounder	West Indies
Emilio Gay	Batter	England
Dawid Malan	Batter	England
Muhammad Akhlaq	All-Rounder	Pakistan
Sufiyan Muqeem	Bowler	Pakistan
Wayne Madsen	All-Rounder	England

• Dhaka Capitals

Player Name	Role	Country
Shamim Hossain	Batter	Bangladesh
Nasir Hossain	All-Rounder	Bangladesh
Alex Hales	Batter	England
Dasun Shanaka	All-Rounder	Sri Lanka
Zubaid Akbari	Batter	Afghanistan
Mohammad Mithun	Wicket-Keeper	Bangladesh
Mohammad Saifuddin	All-Rounder	Bangladesh
Sabbir Rahman	All-Rounder	Bangladesh
Taskin Ahmed	Bowler	Bangladesh
Taijul Islam	Bowler	Bangladesh
Tofael Ahmed	Bowler	Bangladesh
Irfan Sukkur	Bowler	Bangladesh
Usman Khan	Bowler	Pakistan
Alex Hales	Batter	England

• Noakhali Express

Player Name	Role	Country
Soumya Sarkar	Batter	Bangladesh
Mehedi Hasan Rana	Batter	Bangladesh
Mahidul Islam Ankon	Wicket-Keeper	Bangladesh
Mohammad Musfik Hasan	All-Rounder	Bangladesh
Jaker Ali Anik	Wicket-Keeper	Bangladesh
Hasan Mahmud	Bowler	Bangladesh
Haider Ali	Bowler	Pakistan
Ihsanullah Khan	Bowler	Pakistan
Johnson Charles	Batter	West Indies

• Noakhali Express

Player Name	Role	Country
Soumya Sarkar	Batter	Bangladesh
Mehedi Hasan Rana	Batter	Bangladesh
Mahidul Islam Ankon	Wicket-Keeper	Bangladesh
Mohammad Musfik Hasan	All-Rounder	Bangladesh
Jaker Ali Anik	Wicket-Keeper	Bangladesh
Hasan Mahmud	Bowler	Bangladesh
Haider Ali	Bowler	Pakistan
Ihsanullah Khan	Bowler	Pakistan
Johnson Charles	Batter	West Indies

• Rajshahi Warriors

Player Name	Role	Country
Tanzid Hasan Tamim	Batter	Bangladesh
Yasir Ali Chowdhury	Batter	Bangladesh
Ripon Mondol	Batter	Bangladesh
Jisan Alam	Batter	Bangladesh
Hasan Murad	Batter	Bangladesh
Robiul Haque	Batter	Bangladesh
Mushfiqur Rahim	Wicket-Keeper	Bangladesh
Akbar Ali	Wicket-Keeper	Bangladesh
Tanzim Hasan Sakib	All-Rounder	Bangladesh
Mohammad Nawaz	Bowler	Pakistan
Sahibzada Farhan	All-Rounder	Pakistan
Dushan Ishara Hemantha	All-Rounder	Sri Lanka
Jahandad Khan	All-Rounder	Pakistan
SM Meherob Hasan	Bowler	Bangladesh
Abdul Gaffar Saqlain	Bowler	Bangladesh
Mushfiqur Rahim	Wicket-Keeper	Bangladesh
Wasi Siddique	Bowler	Bangladesh
Mohammad Rubel	Bowler	Bangladesh

Conclusion:

The BPL 2025, 26 will be a joyous carnival of the T20 cricket, which one can hardly resist watching. The return of the auction, new franchises, and talent, loaded squads are the main attractions that will keep the fans glued to their seats. There will be a plethora of runs, nail, biting ends, and record, breaking feats, to name a few. No matter if you are rooting for the local heroes or the international stars, this season is the proof that the BPL is one of the main crutches of Bangladesh cricket a tool that brings together the fans, helps them to create memories, and gives them pure entertainment.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs):

When will the BPL 2025, 26 take place?

BPL 2025, 26 is planned for a period starting on the 26th of December 2025 and ending on the 23rd of January 2026.

Are there any new teams in BPL 2026?

Yes, Noakhali Express is a debut team while remaining franchises like Chattogram Royals and Sylhet Titans have been revamped.

Where will the matches be played?

 the BPL 2026 matches are kept across the top, notch and mesmerizing cricket stadiums of Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium (Chattogram), and Sher, e, Bangla National Cricket Stadium (Dhaka).

Can I watch BPL 2026 online?

What to do if you miss the live broadcasting of a BPL match? Don't worry if so, as live streaming is featured for T Sports and FanCode going on league, and playoff matches globally.

Who are some key players to watch?

Among local heroes, the likes of Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, Mohammad Naim, Soumya Sarkar can be pointed out whereas for XI abroad stars like Mohammad Amir, Angelo Mathews, Moeen Ali, and Kyle Mayers should be taken into consideration.