BPL 2026 Auction: Start Date, All Teams, Full Team List & Complete Squad/Players Update

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is one of the biggest T20 tournaments in Asia, attracting top cricketers from Bangladesh and around the world. As fans prepare for BPL 2026 draft, excitement is growing around the start date, team list, updated squads, and the new season format.

Introduction

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is returning in 2026 with even higher expectations, improved team combinations, and top overseas talent. Since its launch, BPL 12 has played a major role in developing Bangladesh’s cricket talent and giving global players a platform in Dhaka, Chattogram, and Sylhet.

BPL 2026 will see:

  • Full-strength franchises
  • Strong local + overseas players
  • Competitive playoff battles
  • Massive crowd turnout across Bangladesh

BPL 2026 Start Date (Official & Expected Schedule)

The expected start date of BPL 2026 is:

January 2026 – March 2026 (Expected Window)

Traditionally, BPL takes place between January and February, and 2026 is expected to follow the same timeline.

Key schedule details:

  • Opening ceremony: Early January 2026
  • League matches: January–February
  • Playoffs: Last week of February
  • Final match: Early March 2026

Venues:

  • Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
  • Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
  • Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet

BPL 2026 Tournament Format

  • 6 teams
  • Double round-robin (each team plays twice)
  • Top 4 teams qualify for Playoffs
  • Eliminator + Qualifier format
  • Final match in Dhaka

Overseas Player Rules:

  • 3–4 overseas players allowed per playing XI
  • Bangladesh players prioritized

BPL 2026 All Teams List

Here are the official BPL 2026 teams expected to participate:

  1. RAJSHAHI WARRIORS
  2. NOAKHALI EXPRESS
  3. DHAKA CAPITALS
  4. SYLHET TITANS
  5. RANJPUR RIDERS
  6. CHATTOGRAM ROYALS

These 6 teams make up the complete BPL 2026 team list.

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BPL 2026 Team-by-Team Squad List (Full Players List)

Below are the Official squads based on retentions, draft picks, and signings.

RAJSHAHI WARRIORS SQUAD 2026

Player NameRoleCountry
Nazmul Hossain ShantoTop-order BatterBangladesh
Tanzid Hasan TamimOpening BatterBangladesh
Mohammad NawazAll-rounder (Left-arm Spin)Pakistan
Sahibzada FarhanTop-order BatterPakistan
Tanzim Hasan SakibFast BowlerBangladesh
Yasir AliMiddle-order BatterBangladesh
Akbar AliWicketkeeper-BatterBangladesh
Ripon MondolFast BowlerBangladesh
Jishan AlamBangladesh
Hasan MuradLeft-arm SpinnerBangladesh
Abdul Gaffar SaqlainBangladesh
SM Meherob HasanAll-rounder (Spin)Bangladesh
Robiul HaqueMedium-fast BowlerBangladesh
Mushfiqur RahimWicketkeeper-BatterBangladesh
Shakhir H. ShuvroBangladesh
Wasi SiddiqueeBangladesh
MD RubelBangladesh
Dushan Ishara HemanthaAll-rounderSri Lanka
Jahandad KhanFast BowlerPakistan

NOAKHALI EXPRESS SQUAD 2026

Player NameRoleCountry
Soumya SarkarBatting All-rounderBangladesh
Hasan MahmudFast BowlerBangladesh
Kusal MendisWicketkeeper-BatterSri Lanka
Johnson CharlesWicketkeeper-BatterWest Indies
Mahidul Islam AnkonBatterBangladesh
Jaker Ali AnikWicketkeeper-BatterBangladesh
Habibur Rahman SohanBangladesh
Mohammad Musfik HasanFast BowlerBangladesh
Shahadat Hossain DipuBatterBangladesh
Rejaur Rahman RajaFast BowlerBangladesh
Nazmul Islam ApuLeft-arm SpinnerBangladesh
Abu HasimBangladesh
Mehedi Hasan RanaLeft-arm Fast BowlerBangladesh
Md. Shykat AliAll-rounderBangladesh
Sabbir HosanBangladesh
Rahamatullah AliBangladesh
Ihsanullah KhanFast BowlerPakistan
Haider AliTop-order BatterPakistan

DHAKA CAPITALS SQUAD 2026

Player NameRoleCountry
Taskin AhmedFast BowlerBangladesh
Mohammad Saif HasanTop-order BatterBangladesh
Alex HalesOpening BatterEngland
Usman KhanTop-order BatterUAE/Pakistan
Shamim HossainMiddle-order BatterBangladesh
Mohammad SaifuddinBowling All-rounderBangladesh
Mohammad MithunWicketkeeper-BatterBangladesh
Taijul IslamLeft-arm SpinnerBangladesh
Mohammad Sabbir RahmanBatterBangladesh
Md Nasir HossainBangladesh
Tofayel AhmedBangladesh
Irfan ShukkurWicketkeeper-BatterBangladesh
Abdullah Al MamunBangladesh
Maruf MridhaBangladesh
Jayed UllahFast BowlerBangladesh
Moinul IslamBangladesh
Dasun ShanakaAll-rounderSri Lanka
Zubairullah AkbariAfghanistan

SYLHET TITANS SQUAD 2026

Player NameRoleCountry
Mehedi Hasan MirazAll-rounderBangladesh
Nasum AhmedLeft-arm SpinnerBangladesh
Saim AyubTop-order BatterPakistan
Mohammad AmirFast BowlerPakistan
Parvez Hossain EmonBatterBangladesh
Syed Khaled AhmedFast BowlerBangladesh
Afif Hossain DhruboBatting All-rounderBangladesh
Rony TalukdarBatterBangladesh
Mohammad Zakir HasanWicketkeeper-BatterBangladesh
Md Ruyel MiahFast BowlerBangladesh
Ariful IslamAll-rounderBangladesh
Ebadat HossainFast BowlerBangladesh
Mominul HoqueBatterBangladesh
Shohidul IslamFast BowlerBangladesh
Rahatul Ferdous JavedBatter / All-rounderBangladesh
Tawfique Khan TusharBangladesh
Angelo Davis MathewsAll-rounderSri Lanka
Aaron JonesBatterUSA

RANJPUR RIDERS SQUAD 2026

Player NameRoleCountry
Nurul Hasan SohanWicketkeeper-BatterBangladesh
Mustafizur RahmanFast BowlerBangladesh
Khawaza NafayBatterBangladesh
Sufiyan MuqeemLeft-arm SpinnerBangladesh
Litton Kumar DasWicketkeeper-BatterBangladesh
Towhid HridoyBatterBangladesh
Nahid RanaFast BowlerBangladesh
Rakibul HasanLeft-arm SpinnerBangladesh
Aliss Al IslamLeg SpinnerBangladesh
Mrittunjoy ChowdhuryLeft-arm Fast BowlerBangladesh
Nayeem HasanOff-spin BowlerBangladesh
Kamrul Islam RabbiFast BowlerBangladesh
Mahmudullah RiyadAll-rounderBangladesh
Abdul HalimAll-rounderBangladesh
Iftakhar Hossain IftiBatterBangladesh
Mehedi Hasan (Shohag)SpinnerBangladesh
Emilio GayBatterEngland
Md AkhlaqWicketkeeper-BatterPakistan

CHATTOGRAM ROYALS SQUAD 2026

Player NameRoleCountry
Shak Mahedi HasanBatting All-rounderBangladesh
Tanvir IslamLeft-arm SpinnerBangladesh
Ahmed AbrarBatterBangladesh
Mohammad NaimTop-order BatterBangladesh
Mohammad Shoriful IslamLeft-arm Fast BowlerBangladesh
Abu Hider RonyLeft-arm Fast BowlerBangladesh
Mahmudul Hasan JoyBatterBangladesh
Mahfijul Islam RobinBatterBangladesh
Sumon KhanFast BowlerBangladesh
Ziaur RahmanAll-rounderBangladesh
Arafat SunnyLeft-arm SpinnerBangladesh
Mukidul IslamFast BowlerBangladesh
Md. Mukidul Islam MugdhoFast BowlerBangladesh
Shuvagata Hom ChowdhuryAll-rounderBangladesh
Salman HossainBatterBangladesh
Zahiduzzaman KhanBangladesh
Niroshan DickwellaWicketkeeper-BatterSri Lanka
Angelo PereraAll-rounderSri Lanka

BPL 2026 Draft/Auction Updates

  • Major overseas stars expected
  • Bangladesh rising players to be drafted early
  • Franchises likely to target strong openers & pacers
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Big Signings:

  • Babar Azam
  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz
  • Moeen Ali
  • Sunil Narine
  • Andre Russell

Star Players to Watch in BPL 2026

Bangladesh Stars

  • Liton Das
  • Mehidy Hasan Miraz
  • Shakib Al Hasan
  • Mustafizur Rahman
  • Afif Hossain

Overseas Stars

  • Andre Russell
  • Babar Azam
  • Alex Hales
  • Jason Roy

BPL 2026 Stadiums & Venues

1. Dhaka – Sher-e-Bangla Stadium

  • Capacity: 25,000+
  • Home of the final

2. Chattogram – ZACS Stadium

  • High-scoring pitch
  • Strong crowd presence

3. Sylhet – SIC Stadium

  • Newer, scenic venue
  • Fan-favorite

BPL 2026 Points Table

(Will be updated when the tournament starts)

  • Matches
  • Wins
  • Losses
  • NRR
  • Points

BPL 2026 Captains & Coaches

Team NameCaptain (Predicted/Most Likely)Country
Rajshahi WarriorsNazmul Hossain ShantoBangladesh
Noakhali ExpressSoumya SarkarBangladesh
Dhaka CapitalsTaskin AhmedBangladesh
Sylhet TitansMehedi Hasan MirazBangladesh
Rangpur RidersNurul Hasan SohanBangladesh
Chattogram RoyalsMohammad Shoriful IslamBangladesh

BPL 2026 Predictions

Most likely top 4 teams

  • Sylhet Titans
  • Rangpur Riders
  • Chattogram Royals
  • Noakhali Express

Predicted Champion

Sylhet Titans (based on balanced squad)

Live Streaming & Broadcasting

Bangladesh:

  • GTV
  • TSports
  • RabbitholeBD

India:

  • FanCode (likely)

Worldwide:

  • YouTube (selected matches)
  • Local sports networks

FAQs

When does BPL 2026 start?

BPL 2026 is expected to start in January 2026, with matches running through February and early March.

How many teams are in BPL 2026?

There will be 6 teams competing in BPL 2026.

Which team has the best squad?

Based on expected signings, Chattogram Royals and Rangpur Riders look the strongest for BPL 2026.

Where can I watch BPL 2026?

You can watch BPL 2026 live on GTV, TSports, and RabbitholeBD.

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