The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in Bangladesh, organized by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). It is one of the most prominent cricket leagues in the country and has gained significant popularity.
Key Details:
- Year of First Edition: 2012
- Number of Teams: 7 (as of 2024)
- Chattogram Challengers
- Comilla Victorians
- Dhaka Dominators
- Fortune Barishal
- Khulna Tigers
- Rangpur Riders
- Sylhet Strikers
- Titles and Champions:
- Comilla Victorians: 4 titles (2015, 2019, 2022, 2023)
- Dhaka Dynamites: 3 titles (2012, 2013, 2016)
- Rangpur Riders: 1 title (2017)
- Fortune Barishal: Yet to win a title
- Most Runs:
- Tamim Iqbal (2,500+ runs, as of 2024)
- Most Wickets:
- Shakib Al Hasan (125+ wickets, as of 2024)
The BPL showcases a mix of local Bangladeshi talent and international players, contributing significantly to the development of cricket in Bangladesh.
