The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has welcomed four new teams: Chattogram Royals, Noakhali Express, Sylhet Titans, and Rajshahi Warriors. Dhaka Capitals and Rangpur Riders are the only teams returning from the previous edition.
Each of the six teams purchased at least 12 local players during the auction, along with two overseas stars.
Before the auction, all six teams had signed two local players directly. However, the Chattogram Royals entered the auction with only one overseas signing, whereas the other five teams made two direct overseas signings each.
In this article, we will take a detailed look at the teams and squads for the BPL 2025-26 season.
Complete BPL 2025‑26 Teams & Player Squads
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 will begin on December 26, 2025, with Sylhet Titans facing Rajshahi Warriors at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
This table provides a comprehensive overview of all six franchises competing in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025‑26, including their officially registered full squads.
| Team | Full Squad (All Official Players) |
|---|---|
| Dhaka Capitals | Taskin Ahmed, Saif Hassan, Alex Hales, Usman Khan, Shamim Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mohammad Mithun, Taijul Islam, Sabbir Rahman, Nasir Hossain, Tofael Ahmed, Irfan Sukkur, Abdullah Al Mamun, Maruf Mridha, Jayed Ullah, Moinul Islam, Dasun Shanaka, Zubaid Akbari |
| Rangpur Riders | Mustafizur Rahman, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Khawaja Nafay, Sufiyan Muqeem, Litton Kumar Das, Towhid Hridoy, Nahid Rana, Rakibul Hasan, Aliss Al Islam, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Nayeem Hasan, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Mahmudullah, Abdul Halim, Iftakhar Hossain Ifti, Mehedi Hasan Sohag, Emilio Gay, Muhammad Akhlaq |
| Sylhet Titans | Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Amir, Parvez Hossain Emon, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Rony Talukdar, Zakir Hasan, Ruyel Miah, Ariful Islam, Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury, Mominul Haque, Shohidul Islam, Rahatul Ferdous Javed, Tawfique Khan Tushar, Angelo Mathews, Aaron Jones |
| Rajshahi Warriors | Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Akbar Ali, Ripon Mondol, Jishan Alam, Hasan Murad, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, SM Meherob Hasan, Robiul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakhir H. Shuvro, Wasi Siddique, Mohammad Rubel, Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Dushan Ishara Hemantha, Jahandad Khan |
| Chattogram Royals | Mahedi Hasan, Tanvir Islam, Naim Sheikh, Shoriful Islam, Abu Hider Rony, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mahfijul Islam Robin, Sumon Khan, Ziaur Rahman, Arafat Sunny, Mukidul Islam, Shuvagata Hom, Salman Hossain, Zahiduzzaman Sagor, Abrar Ahmed, Niroshan Dickwella, Angelo Perera |
| Noakhali Express | Hasan Mahmud, Soumya Sarkar, Kusal Mendis, Johnson Charles, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Jaker Ali Anik, Habibur Rahman Sohan, Mohammad Musfik Hasan, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Rejaur Rahman, Nazmul Islam Apu, Abu Hashem, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Haider Ali, Mohammad Shykat Ali, Sabbir Hossain, Rahamatullah Ali, Ihsanullah Khan |
Dhaka Capitals
The Dhaka Capitals are a consistent franchise in Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) history, with three titles (2012, 2013, 2016) and regular playoff appearances. In the 2024–25 season, they set a record score of 254/1 against Rajshahi.
For the upcoming 2025–26 season, the Dhaka Capitals are viewed as strong contenders to win the title once again. Their squad blends experienced international players with local match-winners.
Top players
- Saif Hassan
- Alex Hales
- Shamim Hossain
- Nasir Hossain
- Mohammad Mithun
- Mohammad Saifuddin
- Sabbir Rahman
- Dasun Shanaka
- Taskin Ahmed
- Taijul Islam
- Zubairullah Akbari
Other players: Usman Khan, Tofael Ahmed, Irfan Sukkur, Abdullah Al Mamun, Maruf Mridha, Jayed Ullah, Moinul Islam.
Rangpur Riders
Rangpur Riders are one of the top teams in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), with a win percentage of nearly 56%. They won their only BPL title in the 2017–18 season, showcasing their ability to perform in key moments.
In the 2024–25 league stage, Rangpur topped the table with convincing victories, including chasing down targets against Dhaka Capitals in under 14 overs. They also scored 239 for 4, one of the highest totals in BPL history.
Top Players:
- Litton Das
- Khawaja Nafay
- Towhid Hridoy
- Mahmudullah Riyad
- Nurul Hasan Sohan
- Nahid Rana
- Aliss Al Islam
- Emilio Gay
- Rakibul Hasan
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Mrittunjoy Chowdhury
Other players: Sufiyan Muqeem, Nayeem Hasan, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Abdul Halim, Iftakhar Hossain Ifti, Mehedi Hasan Sohag, Muhammad Akhlaq
Sylhet Titans
The Sylhet Titans have never won a BPL title, and their historical win percentage is lower than that of most of their rivals. In the 2024–25 season, the team struggled with consistency but demonstrated that they can compete and push matches to the final moments on flat pitches.
For 2025–26, Sylhet’s strength lies in experienced all-rounders who offer options for death overs and stabilize the team in challenging phases. If they can turn strong starts into wins and improve their bowling in crucial moments, the Titans could surprise the top teams.
Top Players
- Saim Ayub
- Afif Hossain
- Mominul Haque
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Parvez Hossain Emon
- Rony Talukdar
- Zakir Hasan
- Angelo Mathews
- Aaron Jones
- Nasum Ahmed
- Mohammad Amir
Other players: Syed Khaled Ahmed, Ruyel Miah, Ariful Islam, Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury, Shohidul Islam, Rahatul Ferdous Javed,Tawfique Khan Tushar.
Rajshahi Warriors
Rajshahi Warriors, formerly known as the Royals, won the 2019–20 BPL title. Led by Shanto and Mushfiqur, their balanced batting and Tanzim Sakib’s spin excelled, although they finished 5th in 2025.
They perform well under pressure but struggle in close games with totals under 160. With a blend of skilled batters and disciplined bowlers, the Warriors can aim for a return to playoff contention and reclaim their 2020 championship glory.
Top Players:
- Najmul Hossain Shanto
- Tanzid Hasan Tamim
- Yasir Ali Chowdhury
- Mushfiqur Rahim
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
- Akbar Ali
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Hasan Murad
- Abdul Gaffar Saqlain
- Ripon Mondol
- Dushan Ishara Hemantha
Other players: Jishan Alam, SM Meherob Hasan, Robiul Haque, Shakhir H. Shuvro, Wasi Siddique, Mohammad Rubel, Mohammad Nawaz, Jahandad Khan.
Chattogram Royals
Chattogram Royals’ squad for this season features a mix of experienced players. They have yet to win a BPL title, but they were runners-up in 2013 and reached the final again in 2025, demonstrating their ability to compete with top teams.
Chattogram Royals will depend on disciplined bowling and middle-order stability to win close games. If they deliver consistent performances early in the season, they could surprise top teams and contend for a playoff spot.
Top Players
- Niroshan Dickwella
- Mahfijul Islam Robin
- Mahedi Hasan
- Tanvir Islam
- Shoriful Islam
- Abu Hider Rony
- Angelo Perera
- Sumon Khan
- Ziaur Rahman
- Arafat Sunny
- Mukidul Islam
Other players: Naim Sheikh, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shuvagata Hom, Salman Hossain, Zahiduzzaman Sagor, Abrar Ahmed.
Noakhali Express
Noakhali Express is the newest franchise in the history of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), set to debut in the 2025-26 season. As they have no past win-loss record in the BPL, their new squad features a mix of young local talent and experienced T20 professionals.
As a new franchise, Noakhali Express can upset teams if they post 160+ totals and bowl tightly in the final overs. Consistency and finishing games will be key, but skilled match-winners give them dark-horse potential.
Top Players
- Soumya Sarkar
- Kusal Mendis
- Johnson Charles
- Mahidul Islam Ankon
- Shykat Ali
- Habibur Rahman Sohan
- Mehedi Hasan Rana
- Jaker Ali Anik
- Ihsanullah Khan
- Haider Ali
- Hasan Mahmud
Other players: Mohammad Musfik Hasan, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Rejaur Rahman, Nazmul Islam Apu, Abu Hashem, Sabbir Hossain, Rahamatullah Ali.
Conclusion – With Four New Teams Added, Dhaka Capitals And Rangpur Riders Hold The Experience Edge
The BPL 2025-26 season will have six teams: Dhaka Capitals, Rangpur Riders, Chattogram Royals, Sylhet Titans, Rajshahi Warriors, and the newly introduced Noakhali Express.
Each team brings unique strengths and strategies to the tournament, from the experienced Dhaka Capitals and Rangpur Riders to the promising newcomers, Noakhali Express.
With star players like Alex Hales, Dasun Shanaka, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Kusal Mendis, fans can expect high-scoring matches, thrilling finishes, and competitive cricket.
BPL 2025-26 will showcase talent, strategy, and unforgettable moments.
FAQs
A total of six teams are competing in the BPL 2025-26 season.
The teams are Dhaka Capitals, Rangpur Riders, Chattogram Royals, Sylhet Titans, Rajshahi Warriors, and Noakhali Express.
Yes, Noakhali Express is a new franchise and will make its BPL debut in the 2025-26 season.
Dhaka Capitals are the most successful franchise, having won the BPL three times (2012, 2013, and 2016).
The most recent BPL title was won by Fortune Barishal in the previous completed season.