The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), a highly competitive short-game cricket league, is allegedly governed by the Bangladesh Cricket Board. However, the league is organised with the aim of discovering the fresh, young potential in Bangladesh cricket. The BPL 2023 is the official name for the ninth season of the league, which started in January 2023. The league will run for more than a month, ending on February 16, 2023.
A total of 7 clubs are anticipated to compete against one another in 46 games in the BPL 2023. After a two-season absence, the Rangpur Riders are rumoured to return to the Bangladesh Premier League of 2023. The minimum number of domestic players and foreign players that a league team may sign is 10 and 2, respectively. Over the years, the majority of BPL teams have been able to post incredible performances and records. Here is a sample of previous seasons.
- Chattogram Challengers: This group managed to maintain its positions in 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2019, as well as third place in both 2019 and 2022. However, the Chittagong Challengers boasted a potent line-up during their first season that featured athletes like Mahmudullah Riyad, Dwayne Bravo, Kevon Cooper, and Jason Roy. Although they appeared to be a great team on paper, they were unable to perform to their fullest on the field.
- Comilla Victorians: The Bangladesh Premier League’s newest team was the Comilla Victorians. They managed to finish sixth in 2016, third in 2017, and fifth in 2019–20, according to the statistics. On October 22, 2015, this squad held its draught, during which it selected thirteen domestic players and three foreign players.
- Dhaka Team: Based on facts regarding this team, it was able to maintain its position in fourth place in 2015 and 2019–20. Additionally, they were successful in registering for the fifth position in 2022. Furthermore, the Dhaka team’s first two seasons were under the leadership of Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, and Ian Pont served as their head coach. Despite this, they are regarded as the most successful team in BPL history after defeating Barisal Burners to win the league’s inaugural BPL 2012 championship.
- Rajshahi Royals: First-season captain Mushfiqur Rahim of Duronto Rajshahi had the help of Marlon Samuels, Sabbir Rahman, and Mohammad Sami. When the league stage began, the squad dominated, winning 7 of its 10 games and claiming the top spot. But despite that, this team managed to finish third in 2012, fourth in 2013, sixth in 2017, and fifth in 2019.
The table below contains additional statistics, and rankings for other teams:
| Season (No. of Teams) | 2012 (6) | 2013 (7) | 2015 (6) | 2016 (7) | 2017 (7) | 2019 (7) | 2019-20 (7) | 2022 (6) |
| Chattogram Challengers | 5th | R | 6th | 4th | 7th | 4th | 3rd | |
| Comilla Victorians | DNP | C | 6th | 3rd | C | 5th | C | |
| Dhaka team | C | 4th | C | R | 4th | 5th | ||
| Fortune Barishal | R | 5th | R | 7th | DNP | R | ||
| Khulna Tigers | 4th | 7th | DNP | 3rd | 4th | 7th | R | 4th |
| Rajshahi Royals | 3rd | 4th | DNP | R | 6th | 5th | DNP | |
| Rangpur Riders | DNP | 5th | 3rd | 5th | C | 3rd | ||
| Sylhet Strikers | 6th | 3rd | 5th | DNP | 5th | 6th | 7th | 6th |
Since the league’s establishment, every team has been able to display flawless records and performances with exceptional players on their sides. Additionally, the majority of teams have been able to recover stronger, showing signs of development each season.
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