The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is set to return for its eleventh season, promising an exciting blend of domestic and international cricket talent.
This guide covers the tournament’s teams, player drafts, complete schedule, and venues for what promises to be an enthralling cricket spectacle starting December 27, 2024, and concluding on February 7, 2025.
BPL 2025: Teams And Squads
The 2025 edition brings significant changes to the tournament landscape. The player draft, held on October 14, 2024, saw teams strategically building their squads amid notable franchise transformations.
Shakib Khan’s Remark-Herlan Group acquired the Dhaka franchise, rebranding it as Dhaka Capitals, while Durbar Rajshahi replaced Comilla Victorians. The Chattogram Challengers underwent a name change to become Chittagong Kings.
Here are the seven participating teams and their key players:
Fortune Barishal
- Captain: Tamim Iqbal
- Key Players: Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Nabi, Dawid Malan, Kyle Mayers
- Notable Local Talents: Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah Riad
Khulna Tigers
- Captain: Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Key Players: Afif Hossain, Mohammad Nawaz, Lewis Gregory
- Notable Local Talents: Nasum Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud
Dhaka Capitals
- Captain: Litton Das
- Key Players: Mustafizur Rahman, Thisara Perera, Johnson Charles
- Notable Local Talents: Tanzid Hasan, Abu Jayed
Sylhet Strikers
- Captain: Mashrafe Mortaza
- Key Players: Paul Stirling, Rahkeem Cornwall, Reece Topley
- Notable Local Talents: Tanzim Hasan, Zakir Hasan
Rangpur Riders
- Captain: Nurul Hasan Sohan
- Key Players: Alex Hales, Curtis Campher, Khushdil Shah
- Notable Local Talents: Mohammad Saifuddin, Mahedi Hasan
Chittagong Kings
- Captain: Shakib Al Hasan
- Key Players: Moeen Ali, Angelo Mathews, Mohammad Wasim
- Notable Local Talents: Shoriful Islam, Shamim Hossain
Durbar Rajshahi
- Captain: Anamul Haque Bijoy
- Key Players: Taskin Ahmed, Saad Nasim, Lahiru Samarakoon
- Notable Local Talents: Akbar Ali, Yasir Ali
BPL 2025: Schedule And Venues
The tournament will be hosted across three major cricket venues in Bangladesh, each bringing its unique characteristics and atmosphere to the competition:
- Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka (Capacity: 26,000)
- Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong (Capacity: 20,000)
- Sylhet International Cricket Stadium (Capacity: 18,500)
Here’s the complete detail of the BPL schedule for 2025:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2024 | Dhaka Capitals vs Fortune Barishal | Dhaka | 7:00 PM |
| Dec 28, 2024 | Chittagong Kings vs Khulna Tigers | Chittagong | 7:00 PM |
| Dec 29, 2024 | Rangpur Riders vs Sylhet Strikers | Dhaka | 2:00 PM |
| Dec 29, 2024 | Durbar Rajshahi vs Fortune Barishal | Dhaka | 7:00 PM |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Dhaka Capitals vs Chittagong Kings | Chittagong | 7:00 PM |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Khulna Tigers vs Rangpur Riders | Khulna | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Sylhet Strikers vs Durbar Rajshahi | Sylhet | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 2, 2025 | Fortune Barishal vs Dhaka Capitals | Barisal | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 3, 2025 | Durbar Rajshahi vs Chittagong Kings | Rajshahi | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 4, 2025 | Khulna Tigers vs Sylhet Strikers | Khulna | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 5, 2025 | Rangpur Riders vs Fortune Barishal | Rangpur | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Chittagong Kings vs Sylhet Strikers | Chittagong | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Dhaka Capitals vs Rangpur Riders | Dhaka | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 8, 2025 | Durbar Rajshahi vs Khulna Tigers | Rajshahi | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 9, 2025 | Fortune Barishal vs Sylhet Strikers | Barisal | 2:00 PM |
| Jan 9, 2025 | Chittagong Kings vs Dhaka Capitals | Chittagong | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Rangpur Riders vs Durbar Rajshahi | Rangpur | 2:00 PM |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Khulna Tigers vs Fortune Barishal | Khulna | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 12, 2025 | Durbar Rajshahi vs Chittagong Kings | Rajshahi | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Dhaka Capitals vs Khulna Tigers | Dhaka | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Chittagong Kings vs Sylhet Strikers | Chittagong | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Fortune Barishal vs Rangpur Riders | Barisal | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Sylhet Strikers vs Chittagong Kings | Sylhet | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Durbar Rajshahi vs Rangpur Riders | Rajshahi | 2:00 PM |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Dhaka Capitals vs Chittagong Kings | Dhaka | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 18, 2025 | Khulna Tigers vs Sylhet Strikers | Khulna | 2:00 PM |
| Jan 18, 2025 | Fortune Barishal vs Durbar Rajshahi | Barisal | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 20, 2025 | Chittagong Kings vs Khulna Tigers | Chittagong | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Dhaka Capitals vs Durbar Rajshahi | Dhaka | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Sylhet Strikers vs Fortune Barishal | Sylhet | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Rangpur Riders vs Fortune Barishal | Rangpur | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 24, 2025 | Chittagong Kings vs Durbar Rajshahi | Chittagong | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 25, 2025 | Dhaka Capitals vs Fortune Barishal | Dhaka | 2:00 PM |
| Jan 25, 2025 | Rangpur Riders vs Khulna Tigers | Rangpur | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 26, 2025 | Sylhet Strikers vs Durbar Rajshahi | Sylhet | 2:00 PM |
| Jan 26, 2025 | Chittagong Kings vs Rangpur Riders | Chittagong | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Fortune Barishal vs Chittagong Kings | Barisal | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Durbar Rajshahi vs Sylhet Strikers | Rajshahi | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Khulna Tigers vs Fortune Barishal | Khulna | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Rangpur Riders vs Dhaka Capitals | Rangpur | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 1, 2025 | Qualifier 1 (1st vs 2nd) | Dhaka | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Eliminator (3rd vs 4th) | Dhaka | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Qualifier 2 (Q1 Loser vs Eliminator Winner) | Dhaka | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Final (Q1 Winner vs Q2 Winner) | Dhaka | 7:00 PM |
The playoff structure includes:
- Qualifier 1: 1st vs 2nd Place (February 12)
- Eliminator: 3rd vs 4th Place (February 13)
- Qualifier 2: Loser of Q1 vs Winner of Eliminator (February 15)
- Final: Winner of Q1 vs Winner of Q2 (February 18)
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Conclusion: BPL 2025 Will Start On Dec 27, 2024
The BPL 2025 represents a significant evolution in Bangladesh’s premier T20 competition. With new team ownerships, strategic rebranding, and a mix of established stars and emerging talents, the tournament promises to deliver high-quality cricket entertainment. The presence of international stars like Alex Hales, Moeen Ali, and Paul Stirling, alongside Bangladesh’s finest cricketers, ensures competitive matches and exciting cricket action.
The tournament’s scheduling during the winter months provides optimal playing conditions, while the strategic selection of venues ensures maximum crowd participation and atmosphere. As the tournament progresses, cricket fans can expect intense rivalries, breakthrough performances from young talents, and the emergence of new cricket heroes.
For cricket enthusiasts looking to follow the action, matches will be broadcast live across various platforms, with evening fixtures starting at 7:00 PM local time, and double-headers featuring an additional 2:00 PM start. This eleventh edition of the BPL looks set to be a milestone in Bangladesh cricket’s continuing evolution as a major force in the T20 format.
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