With teams like Comilla Victorians, Rajshahi Royals, Rangpur Rangers, Chattogram Challengers, Dhaka Team, Sylhet Strikers, and Khulna Tigers, the world has witnessed astonishing records in the Bangladesh Premier League. The BPL has generally been successful over the years, with certain teams winning the championship three or more times and consistently finishing as runners-up more than twice. Based on reports, here’s a mention of the team’s records and performances:
- Comilla Victorians: In the Chittagong Division, the only other team representing a city is said to be the Comilla Victorians, which was established in October 2015. The group won the Bangladesh Premier League for the first time in 2015–16. Additionally, this group was officially recognised as the champion in 2019 and 2022.
- Dhaka Team: According to reports, the Dhaka team was successful in becoming the champion in 2012, 2013, and 2016. Their campaign reportedly got off to a bad start when they were defeated by the seasoned Khulna Royal Bengals, led by all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. However, the team still managed to win three straight games despite the unavailability of players like Shahid Afridi and Saeed Ajmal. During their third triumph over Barisal Burners, they scored 208 runs for five wickets, which is the highest total of the competition.
- Rajshahi Royals: This group also succeeded in capturing the title in 2019–20. The group was successful in advancing to the semi-finals in 2012 and successfully finishing as runners-up in 2016.
- Rangpur Rangers: Rajshahi Royals won the Bangladesh Premier League title in 2017. With a victory margin of six wickets, this team did manage to overcome Chittagong Kings for the first time.
The other teams like Chattogram Challengers managed to register as the runners-up in 2013, and Khulna Tigers as well secured the runners-up position in 2019-20. The table below contains the overall records, appearances, and also achievements of each team.
| Teams | Span | Champion (s) | Runner-up (s) | Appearances | Playoffs | League Stage |
| Dhaka Team | 2012- present | 3 (2012, 2013, 2016) | 2 (2017, 2019) | 8 | 2 (2015, 2019–20) | 1 (2022) |
| Comilla Victorians | 2015- present | 3 (2015, 2019, 2022) | 0 | 6 | 1 (2017) | 2 (2016, 2019–20) |
| Rajshahi Royals | 2012- 2020 | 1 (2019–20) | 1 (2016) | 6 | 2 (2012, 2013) | 2 (2017, 2019) |
| Rangpur Rangers | 2013- 2020 | 1 (2017) | 0 | 6 | 2 (2015, 2019) | 3 (2013, 2016, 2019–2020) |
| Fortune Barishal | 2012- present | 0 | 3 (2012, 2015, 2022) | 5 | 0 | 2 (2013, 2016) |
| Chattogram Challengers | 2012- present | 0 | 1 (2013) | 8 | 4 (2016, 2019, 2019–20, 2022) | 3 (2012, 2015, 2017) |
| Khulna Tigers | 2012- present | 0 | 1 (2019–20) | 7 | 4 (2012, 2016, 2017, 2022) | 2 (2013, 2019) |
| Sylhet Strikers | 2012- present | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 (2013) | 6 (2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2019–2020, 2022) |
Based on the table, Comilla Victorians, Rajshahi Royals, and Rangpur Rangers each made six appearances during the course of their respective stretches, while Dhaka Team and Chattogram Challengers are reported to have made eight appearances. Teams like Sylhet Strikers and Khulna Tigers have made seven successful appearances. Additionally, Fortune Barishal was able to appear five times.
The league that has been successfully running for a long time is further expected to expand more, as well as include more franchises in the near future. With stunning players, the competition is assumed to achieve greater heights, and make a lasting impression on cricket fans residing across the globe.
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