BPL Champions From 2012 to 2026: Full Winners List

Since 2012, the Bangladesh Premier League has had 11 different champions in 13 seasons. Comilla Victorians are in first place with four titles. Fortune Barishal made headlines by winning back-to-back in 2024 and 2025. In January 2026, the Rajshahi Warriors won their first championship by beating the Chattogram Royals by 63 runs at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.

This list covers every BPL winner from the first season to the latest tournament, including final scores, runners-up, and the performances that decided each title.

BPL Winners and Runners-Up: Complete Table (2012-2026)

The 2014 season never happened because of political unrest in Bangladesh. The 2020-21 edition was also scrapped due to COVID-19.

Most Successful Teams in BPL History

Comilla Victorians remain the benchmark in BPL success. Fortune Barishal made a name for themselves recently by winning two titles in a row. The Dhaka franchises, on the other hand, have won three titles under different names.

Comilla Victorians: 4 Titles

Comilla won their first trophy in 2015, chasing 157 against Barisal Bulls on the last ball. That dramatic finish set the tone for what would become the most successful franchise run in BPL history. They added another in 2018-19, then defended successfully in 2021-22 with a one-run win over Fortune Barishal. That match stands as one of the tightest finals the tournament has produced. Their fourth came in 2023 under captain Imrul Kayes, cementing their position at the top.

Fortune Barishal: 2 Titles

Tamim Iqbal captained Fortune Barishal to their first championship in 2024, beating three-time winners Comilla Victorians. The team came back stronger in 2025, defending 195 against Chittagong Kings with just three balls to spare. Kyle Mayers hit 46 in the 2024 final and played a similar role in 2025. Both titles came with high-pressure chases that could have gone either way.

Dhaka Franchises: 3 Combined Titles

The Dhaka-based teams won three titles across different identities. Dhaka Gladiators grabbed the first two BPL championships in 2012 and 2013. The franchise later rebranded to Dhaka Dynamites and picked up the 2016 title. Shakib Al Hasan won Player of the Tournament in both 2012 and 2013 while representing the Gladiators.

Single Title Winners

Rajshahi Warriors claimed their first BPL trophy in 2026. Tanzid Hasan Tamim took Player of the Match honors after Rajshahi posted 174 and bowled out Chattogram for 111.

Rajshahi Royals won during the 2019-20 season. Andre Russell grabbed Player of the Tournament after dominating with both bat and ball.

Rangpur Riders took the 2017 title with the highest successful total in a BPL final at 206 runs. Chris Gayle earned Player of the Tournament for his explosive batting throughout that season.

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Season-by-Season BPL Champions

The tournament has produced 11 different champions across 13 completed seasons. Each year brought new storylines, from dominant performances to last-ball thrillers that kept fans on edge.

2012: Dhaka Gladiators

Six teams competed in the inaugural BPL season. Dhaka Gladiators chased down 141 in just 15.4 overs to beat Barisal Burners by eight wickets. Shakib Al Hasan dominated the tournament and became the first Player of the Tournament in BPL history.

2013: Dhaka Gladiators

Seven teams participated in the second season. Dhaka Gladiators successfully defended their title against Chittagong Kings. After putting up 172 batting first, they restricted Chittagong to 129 for a 43-run win. Shakib won his second straight Player of the Tournament award.

2015: Comilla Victorians

The third season returned to six teams after 2014, which was cancelled. Comilla Victorians won their first title in dramatic fashion, getting the winning runs on the final ball while chasing 157. Ashar Zaidi took Player of the Tournament for his consistent performances.

2016: Dhaka Dynamites

Dhaka Dynamites picked up their only championship by beating Rajshahi Kings. They put up 159 and then bowled out Rajshahi for just 103, winning by 56 runs. Mahmudullah Riyad of Khulna Titans got Player of the Tournament despite his team not making the final.

2017: Rangpur Riders

Rangpur Riders produced the most dominant final performance in BPL history. They smashed 206 with Chris Gayle leading the charge. Dhaka Dynamites managed just 149 in reply, losing by 57 runs. Gayle won Player of the Tournament for his explosive batting all season.

2018-19: Comilla Victorians

Comilla Victorians claimed their second title by putting up 199 against the Dhaka Dynamites. The Dynamites fell short at 182, with Comilla winning by 17 runs. Shakib Al Hasan won his third Player of the Tournament award, this time representing a different franchise.

2019-20: Rajshahi Royals

Rajshahi Royals won their first and only BPL championship. They scored 170 batting first and held Khulna Tigers to 149, winning by 21 runs. Andre Russell dominated throughout the tournament with both bat and ball, earning Player of the Tournament honors.

2021-22: Comilla Victorians

This final produced one of the closest finishes in BPL history. Comilla Victorians defended 151 by holding Fortune Barishal to 150, winning by just one run. Shakib Al Hasan got Player of the Tournament despite playing for the losing finalist Fortune Barishal, after scoring 284 runs and taking 16 wickets.

2023: Comilla Victorians

Captain Imrul Kayes led Comilla Victorians to their fourth title. They chased down 176 against Sylhet Strikers with seven wickets and four balls remaining. This win made Comilla the most successful team in BPL history.

2024: Fortune Barishal

Tamim Iqbal captained Fortune Barishal to their first BPL championship. They chased 155 against three-time champions Comilla Victorians. Tamim scored 39 off 26 balls while Kyle Mayers contributed 46 off 30 deliveries in the successful chase.

2025: Fortune Barishal

Fortune Barishal became the first team since the Dhaka Gladiators to win consecutive BPL titles. The final against Chittagong Kings went down to the wire, with Barishal chasing 195 and winning with just three balls left. Tamim Iqbal and Kyle Mayers again played key roles in the victory.

2026: Rajshahi Warriors

Rajshahi Warriors claimed their maiden title in the most recent BPL season. They put up 174 in the final at Dhaka before bowling out Chattogram Royals for 111 in 17.5 overs. Tanzid Hasan Tamim took Player of the Match, while Shoriful Islam won Player of the Tournament with 26 wickets across the season.

Tournament Format and Structure Changes

The BPL has gone through several format changes since it started. The league has adapted its structure multiple times to keep things competitive and engaging for both players and fans.

The tournament initially used an auction system for player selection in 2012 and 2013. From 2015 onwards, organizers switched to a draft system that stayed in place until 2025. The 2026 season brought back the auction format under new organizer IMG, which took over from the Bangladesh Cricket Board. 

The number of participating teams has varied as well. The league started with six franchises in 2012, expanded to seven teams in 2013, and has moved between six and seven teams in different seasons. The 2026 edition featured six teams: Rajshahi Warriors, Chattogram Royals, Dhaka Capitals, Rangpur Riders, Sylhet Titans, and Noakhali Express.

All BPL finals have been played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. The venue has hosted every championship match since the tournament began.

BPL All-Time Records

Tamim Iqbal has the most runs in BPL history, with 3,835 runs over all seasons. He was known as one of the best batsmen in the tournament because he always played well.

Shakib Al Hasan has the most wickets in BPL history, with 149. Shakib has also won the Player of the Tournament award four times, which is more than any other player.

Shoriful Islam took 26 wickets in the 2026 season to win Player of the Tournament. His performance set a high standard for bowlers in a single season.

Cancelled Seasons: 2014 and 2020-21

Two BPL seasons never happened. The league faced disruptions that forced the Bangladesh Cricket Board to cancel entire editions rather than run compromised tournaments.

The 2014 edition was cancelled because of severe political unrest in Bangladesh. Protests and civil disturbances made it impossible to conduct the tournament safely. The Bangladesh Cricket Board postponed the season indefinitely, and the league resumed in 2015.

The 2020-21 season got scrapped because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Global restrictions on international travel and public gatherings prevented foreign players from participating. The BCB chose to skip the season entirely rather than run a tournament without full international representation. The league returned for the 2021-22 season with proper health protocols in place.

Famous BPL Rivalries

The BPL has developed several regional rivalries over the years. These games get a lot of attention from local fans and are often the most exciting of the season.

Derby in North Bengal

The North Bengal Derby is a game between the Rajshahi Warriors and the Rangpur Riders. Both teams are from the northern part of Bangladesh, and their games get a lot of support from fans in the area. The rivalry has produced several close matches over the years.

BPL Clásico

Dhaka Capitals and Comilla Victorians play what fans call the BPL Clásico. These two franchises have met in multiple playoffs and finals, with Comilla generally coming out on top. The matches between these teams often feature high-scoring affairs and tense finishes.

East-West Derby

Rajshahi Warriors and Chattogram Royals play in the East-West Derby, also known as the Padma-Karnaphuli Derby. The final between these teams in 2026 was one of the biggest games in this rivalry. Rajshahi won by a wide margin of 63 runs.

The North-South Derby is a match between the Fortune Barishal and the Rangpur Riders. These teams have very different styles of play, and both franchises have a lot of fans in their home areas.

Global Reach and Broadcasting

Over the years, the BPL has greatly increased the number of people who can hear its broadcasts. More fans in South Asia and other parts of the world can now watch live matches on a number of platforms.

T Sports and Nagorik television channels in Bangladesh show all the matches live. RabbitholeBD is a digital platform that streams games online and on YouTube for people all over the world.

FanCode lets Indian fans watch BPL matches, and Ten Sports lets Pakistani fans watch them. Cricbuzz and other international cricket sites give fans around the world live score updates and highlights of matches.

Looking Forward

The Bangladesh Premier League is becoming one of the best T20 cricket tournaments. There have been 11 different champions in 13 completed seasons, so the competition is still open and unpredictable.

If they make it to the 2027 final, Fortune Barishal will try to make history by winning their third title in a row. The Comilla Victorians are still the best team, with four championships, and they want to add to that record. New franchises and rebranded teams continue challenging the established order.

The BPL has found its place in the world of cricket. Players from all over the world take part in the tournament, which makes the competition better by adding different playing styles. The league has been getting better organized, and the quality of cricket has been getting better over the past few seasons. 

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