Franchise leagues have opened a new direction to cricket. What makes them more exciting is that these leagues are not restricted to domestic cricket but allow foreign players to be a part of these leagues and play away from their home grounds. In this way, domestic cricket rises to the glory of success. The Bangladesh Premier League has made a remarkable name among a few. This guide is about Bangladesh Premier League 2023 – BPL Schedule, Tickets, Teams And Squad, and Broadcasting.
Bangladesh Premier League 2023 will start on January 6 and ends on February 16, 2023. Seven teams will play 46 games to win the title. Being absent for two seasons, Rangpur Riders will make a comeback in the Bangladesh Premier League 2023. Each team in the league is allowed to pick up a minimum of 10 local players and two overseas players.
All the preparations have been done, and soon you will witness the live action. Played in the shortest game format of T20, BPL has attracted a lot of audience towards it. This guide will inform you of each detail you are searching for about BPL 2023.
Bangladesh Premier League 2023 – All You Need to Know
Bangladesh Premier League was founded in 2012 as a franchise cricket league played in the T20 format. BPL included five teams representing five different cities in Bangladesh. With passing years, BCB added two teams to the league. The players are recruited according to the draft model, including international cricketers. The league is conducted to seek the young talents of Bangladesh in cricket.
BPL is now going on with its 9th edition. BPL authorities have tried to make the best arrangements to make the BPL tournament 2023 a prominent and successful event globally. They are trying to make it perfect from the BPL Opening ceremony to the end. The league has expensive star players from home and abroad. The event will be housefull, including massive viewers and 68 Tv channels broadcasting live tournaments worldwide.
Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2023 Outline
| Dates | 6 January – 16 February 2023 |
| Administrator(s) | Bangladesh Cricket Board |
| Cricket format | Twenty20 |
| Tournament format | Double round-robin and playoffs |
| Host | Bangladesh |
| Teams | 7 |
| Matches | 46 T20s |
| Official website | BPL |
BPL 2023 Teams and Squads
Bangladesh Premier League started with five teams. Soon BCB decided to add two more teams to the league. BPL 2023 will witness seven teams competing against each other. Below is the BPL 2023 teams’ complete list, including owners, captains, and coaches.
| Team Name | City Name | Owner of the Team | Debut | Current Captain of the Team | Current Coach |
| Chattogram Challengers | Chittagong, Chittagong Division | Delta Sports Limited (Akhtar Group) | 2012 | Shuvagata Hom | Julian Wood |
| Comilla Victorians | Comilla, Chittagong Division | Comilla Legends Limited | 2015 | Imrul Kayes | Mohammad Salahuddin |
| Dhaka Dominators | Dhaka, Dhaka Division | Rupa Fabrics Limited | 2012 | Nasir Hossain | Chaminda Vaas |
| Fortune Barisal | Barisal, Barisal Division | Fortune Barisal Sports Limited | 2012 | Shakib Al Hasan | Nazmul Abedin Fahim |
| Khulna Tigers | Khulna, Khulna Division | MindTree Limited | 2012 | Yasir Ali | Khaled Mahmud |
| Rangpur Riders | Rangpur, Rangpur Division | Toggi Sports Limited (Bashundhara Group) | 2013 | Nurul Hasan | Sohel Islam |
| Sylhet Strikers | Sylhet, Sylhet Division | Future Sports Bangladesh Limited | 2012 | Mashrafe Mortaza | Rajin Saleh |
Fortune Barisal: Shakib Al Hasan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim, Ibrahim Zadran, Karim Janat, Usman Qadir, Rahkeem Cornwall, Kesrick Williams, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Naveen-ul-Haq, Kusal Perera, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Ebadat Hossain, Anamul Haque Bijoy, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Fazle Rabbi, Haider Ali, Chaturanga de Silva, Saif Hasan, Khaled Ahmed, Kazi Onik, Sunzamul Islam, Salman Hossain
Chattogram Challengers: Afif Hossain, Vishwa Fernando, Ashan Priyanjan, Curtis Campher, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Shuvagata Hom, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Irfan Shukkur, Mehedi Maruf, Ziaur Rahman, Maxwell Patrick, Unmukt Chand, Taijul Islam, Abu Jayed Rahi, Farhad Reza, Towfiq Khan
Comilla Victorians Team
Mustafizur Rahman, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Hasan Ali, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Abrar Ahamed, Litton Das, Mosaddek Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Imrul Kayes, Josh Cobb, Aashiqur Zaman, Brandon King, Jaker Ali Anik, Sean Williams, Chadwick Walton, Shykat Ali, Abu Haider Rony, Nayeem Hasan, Mukidul Islam, Mahidul Islam Ankon
Dhaka Dominators Team
Taskin Ahmed, Chamika Karunaratne, Dilshan Munaweera, Mohammad Mithun, Soumya Sarkar, Shoriful Islam, Arafat Sunny, Nasir Hossain, Al Amin Hossain, Shan Masood, Ahmad Shahzad, Alok Kapali, Monir Hossain Khan, Ariful Haque, Salman Irshad, Muktar Ali, Mizanur Rahman, Delwar Hossain, Usman Ghani
Khulna Tigers Team
Tamim Iqbal, Avishka Fernando, Wahab Riaz, Naseem Shah, Azam Khan, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Nasum Ahmed, Nahidul Islam, Munim Shahriar, Sabbir Rahman, Mohammad Saifuddin, Dasun Shanaka, Paul van Meekeren, Shafiqul Islam, Pritom Kumar, Habibur Rahman, Mahmudul Hasan Joy
Rangpur Riders
Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shoaib Malik, Pathum Nissanka, Sikandar Raza, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Nawaz, Jeffrey Vandersay, Sheikh Mahedi Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Naim Sheikh, Rakibul Hasan Jr, Shamim Hossain, Ripon Mondol, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Jones, Rony Talukder, Parvez Hossain Emon, Alauddin Babu
Sylhet Strikers
Mashrafe Mortaza, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Haris, Thisara Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya De Silva, Colin Ackermann, Ryan Burl, Mushfiqur Rahim, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Nabil Samad, Towhid Hridoy, Rubel Hossain, Tom Moores, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Zakir Hasan, Nazmul Islam Apu, Akbor Ali, Taibur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
BPL 2023 Schedule
BPL will be held from January 6 to February 16, 2023. The BCB and BPL governing bodies have announced the schedule of the BPL 2023. Seven teams will play 46 matches. BCB announced the fixtures for this season, with two matches to be played per day in the group stage and having reserve days for all of the knockout matches.
All times are in Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+06:00). All the matches played on weekdays (Saturday to Thursday) start at 13:30 and 18:30, respectively. In contrast, all the matches played on Friday started at 14:00 and 19:00.
Official Schedule and Timetable for BPL 2023.
| DATE | TIME | MATCH | VENUE |
| 06-Jan-23 | 2:30 PM | Chattogram Challengers vs Sylhet Strikers | Dhaka |
| 06-Jan-23 | 7:15 PM | Rangpur Riders vs Comilla Victorians | Dhaka |
| 07-Jan-23 | 2:00 PM | Dhaka Dominators vs Khulna Tigers | Dhaka |
| 07-Jan-23 | 7:00 PM | Fortune Barishal vs Sylhet Strikers | Dhaka |
| 09-Jan-23 | 2:00 PM | Comilla Victorians vs Sylhet Strikers | Dhaka |
| 09-Jan-23 | 7:00 PM | Chattogram Challengers vs Khulna Tigers | Dhaka |
| 10-Jan-23 | 2:00 PM | Fortune Barishal vs Rangpur Riders | Dhaka |
| 10-Jan-23 | 7:00 PM | Dhaka Dominators vs Sylhet Strikers | Dhaka |
| 13-Jan-23 | 2:30 PM | Chattogram Challengers vs Fortune Barishal | Chattogram |
| 13-Jan-23 | 7:15 PM | Khulna Tigers vs Rangpur Riders | Chattogram |
| 14-Jan-23 | 2:00 PM | Comilla Victorians vs Fortune Barishal | Chattogram |
| 14-Jan-23 | 7:00 PM | Chattogram Challengers vs Dhaka Dominators | Chattogram |
| 16-Jan-23 | 2:00 PM | Dhaka Dominators vs Sylhet Strikers | Chattogram |
| 16-Jan-23 | 7:00 PM | Comilla Victorians vs Chattogram Challengers | Chattogram |
| 17-Jan-23 | 2:00 PM | Khulna Tigers vs Rangpur Riders | Chattogram |
| 17-Jan-23 | 7:00 PM | Comilla Victorians vs Sylhet Strikers | Chattogram |
| 19-Jan-23 | 2:00 PM | Dhaka Dominators vs Comilla Victorians | Chattogram |
| 19-Jan-23 | 7:00 PM | Fortune Barishal vs Rangpur Riders | Chattogram |
| 20-Jan-23 | 2:30 PM | Chattogram Challengers vs Khulna Tigers | Chattogram |
| 20-Jan-23 | 7:15 PM | Dhaka Dominators vs Fortune Barishal | Chattogram |
| 23-Jan-23 | 2:00 PM | Chattogram Challengers vs Rangpur Riders | Dhaka |
| 23-Jan-23 | 7:00 PM | Dhaka Dominators vs Comilla Victorians | Dhaka |
| 24-Jan-23 | 2:00 PM | Sylhet Strikers vs Fortune Barishal | Dhaka |
| 24-Jan-23 | 7:00 PM | Dhaka Dominators vs Khulna Tigers | Dhaka |
| 27-Jan-23 | 2:30 PM | Rangpur Riders vs Sylhet Strikers | Sylhet |
| 27-Jan-23 | 7:15 PM | Fortune Barishal vs Chattogram Challengers | Sylhet |
| 28-Jan-23 | 2:00 PM | Comilla Victorians vs Khulna Tigers | Sylhet |
| 28-Jan-23 | 7:00 PM | Chattogram Challengers vs Sylhet Strikers | Sylhet |
| 30-Jan-23 | 2:00 PM | Dhaka Dominators vs Rangpur Riders | Sylhet |
| 30-Jan-23 | 7:00 PM | Khulna Tigers vs Sylhet Strikers | Sylhet |
| 31-Jan-23 | 2:00 PM | Dhaka Dominators vs Fortune Barishal | Sylhet |
| 31-Jan-23 | 7:00 PM | Comilla Victorians vs Khulna Tigers | Sylhet |
| 03-Feb-23 | 2:30 PM | Khulna Tigers vs Fortune Barishal | Dhaka |
| 03-Feb-23 | 7:15 PM | Dhaka Dominators vs Rangpur Riders | Dhaka |
| 04-Feb-23 | 2:00 PM | Comilla Victorians vs Chattogram Challengers | Dhaka |
| 04-Feb-23 | 7:00 PM | Sylhet Strikers vs Rangpur Riders | Dhaka |
| 07-Feb-23 | 2:00 PM | Dhaka Dominators vs Chattogram Challengers | Dhaka |
| 07-Feb-23 | 7:00 PM | Comilla Victorians vs Fortune Barishal | Dhaka |
| 08-Feb-23 | 2:00 PM | Sylhet Strikers vs Khulna Tigers | Dhaka |
| 08-Feb-23 | 7:00 PM | Chattogram Challengers vs Rangpur Riders | Dhaka |
| 10-Feb-23 | 2:30 PM | Comilla Victorians vs Rangpur Riders | Dhaka |
| 10-Feb-23 | 7:15 PM | Fortune Barishal vs Khulna Tigers | Dhaka |
| 12-Feb-23 | 2:00 PM | Eliminator (3rd Position VS 4th Position) | Dhaka |
| 12-Feb-23 | 7:00 PM | 1st Qualifier (1st Position VS 2nd Position) | Dhaka |
| 13-Feb-23 | Reserve Day | ||
| 14-Feb-23 | 7:00 PM | 2nd Qualifier (Looser of 1st Qualifier VS Winner of Eliminator Match) | Dhaka |
| 15-Feb-23 | Reserve Day | ||
| 16-Feb-23 | 7:00 PM | BPL Final Match 2023 | Dhaka |
BPL 2023 Venues
Bangladesh Premier League cricket matches will be conducted at three stadiums in three different cities of Bangladesh. The managing authorities are looking forward to witnessing the stadium loaded with spectators.
- Sher e Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka, has a seating capacity of 26000 spectators.
- Sylhet International Cricket Stadium can accommodate 18,500 audiences.
- Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium has an audience capacity of 20,000.
| Venue | Match Hosting Period | Number of Hosted Games |
| Sher E Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka | Jan 6-10, Jan 23-24, Feb 3-16 | 26 Matches |
| Sylhet International Cricket Stadium | January 27-31 | 8 Matches |
| Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram | January 13-20 | 12 Matches |
| Overall | Jan 6 to Feb 16 | 46 Matches |
BPL 2023 Tickets price
Buying BPL Tickets is as exciting as witnessing the match. BCB has revealed ticket prices and all the information regarding how to buy tickets, either from the local venues or booking them online. One person can buy up to 5 tickets. With two games being played each matchday, one ticket will allow fans to watch both games held on that particular day.
The ticket price varies depending on various factors. There are some seats reserved for VIP guests. The highest ticket price is for GrandStand, which is 1500 Bangladeshi Taka and the lowest is for Eastern Stand, which is 200 Bangladeshi Taka.
| Stand Name or Category | Ticket Price in BDT | Equivalent Amount in USD |
| Grand Stand | 1500 Bangladeshi Taka | 14.51 US Dollars |
| VIP Stand | 1000 Bangladeshi Taka | 9.67 US Dollars |
| Club House | 500 Bangladeshi Taka | 4.84 US Dollars |
| North/South Stand | 300 Bangladeshi Taka | 2.90 US Dollars |
| Eastern Stand | 200 Bangladeshi Taka | 1.93 US Dollars |
Broadcasting Channels
The Bangladesh Premier League 2023 will be aired globally. BCB authorities have granted telecast rights to Tv channels and BPL live-streaming apps. If for any reason, you can’t be present in the stadium to witness the live action, you can catch up on the BPL live event anywhere and anytime through these channels and apps.
Tune in to the BPL 2023 Live Streaming and Broadcasting Channels to catch the live action. You can read in detail about here BPL 2023 Live Streaming and Broadcasting Channels
| Region/ Areas | Years | Channels & Live Streaming |
| Afghanistan | (2023–present) | RTA Sports |
| Bangladesh | 2023 | Nagorik TV, Gazi Tv, Maasranga TvDaraz, Toffee |
| Caribbean | (2023–present) | SportsMax |
| India | (2023–present) | D Sports, Sony Liv, Max, Ten, Eurosport |
| FanCode | ||
| Maldives, Sri Lanka | (2023–present) | Eurosport |
| United Arab Emirates | (2023–present) | Cineblitz |
| Oman | ||
| Qatar | ||
| Pakistan | 2023 | Tapmad (OTT) |
| Geo Super HD | ||
| PTV National HDPTV Sports HDPTV Flix (OTT) | ||
| United Kingdom | (2023–present) | Sky Sports |
| United States | (2023–present) | Hotstar, ESPN+ |
| Rest of the World | 2023 | 27thsports.com |
| South Africa | 2023 | Super Sports |
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Teams are there in BPL 2023?
BPL 2023 will soon begin, and seven teams are a part of this grand league. These seven teams include the best star players from the national cricket team, along with international players. The audience is looking forward to catching up on the BPL 2023 live-action.
Who is the Best Captain in BPL?
BPL has extraordinary team players who have given exceptional performances throughout the tournament. Of those who have captained for at least ten matches, Imrul Kayes has the best win–loss percentage in the BPL, with 71.42% from 28 matches.
Summary
As the franchise league, BPL is still evolving, but the tournament is exciting and thrilling to catch on to. Every year new records are made, breaking the previous ones. The audience looks to witness BPL. This guide is complete information on Bangladesh Premier League 2023 – All You Need to Know. This post will teach you about BPL 2023 Teams and Squads, Schedule, Venues, Tickets Prices, and broadcasting channels.