The Bangladesh Premier League revolutionized domestic cricket in Bangladesh since its inception in 2012. This T20 tournament has crowned champions, created heroes, and delivered unforgettable moments that define Bangladesh’s cricket culture.
If you follow Bangladesh cricket, you’ve witnessed Comilla Victorians’ dynasty dominance with 4 titles, the Dhaka franchise’s pioneering excellence, and Fortune Barishal’s remarkable 2-year run. But do you know the complete winners’ history and the key moments that shaped BPL glory?
This guide breaks down every BPL champion from 2012 to 2025, including runner-ups, winning margins, standout performances, and records that matter.
Complete BPL Winners & Runners-Up (2012-2025)
| Season | Year | Champion | Runner-Up | Winning Margin | Venue |
| 1 | 2012 | Dhaka Gladiators | Barisal Burners | 8 wickets | Dhaka/Chittagong |
| 2 | 2013 | Dhaka Gladiators | Chittagong Kings | 43 runs | Dhaka |
| ; | 2014 | ; | ; | League Suspended | ; |
| 3 | 2015 | Comilla Victorians | Barisal Bulls | 3 wickets | Dhaka |
| 4 | 2016 | Dhaka Dynamites | Rajshahi Kings | 56 runs | Dhaka |
| 5 | 2017 | Rangpur Riders | Dhaka Dynamites | 57 runs | Dhaka |
| 6 | 2018 | Comilla Victorians | Dhaka Dynamites | 17 runs | Dhaka |
| 7 | 2019 | Rajshahi Royals | Khulna Tigers | 21 runs | Dhaka |
| ; | 2020-2021 | ; | ; | COVID-19 Suspension | ; |
| 8 | 2022 | Comilla Victorians | Fortune Barishal | 1 run | Dhaka |
| 9 | 2023 | Comilla Victorians | Sylhet Strikers | 7 wickets | Mirpur |
| 10 | 2024 | Fortune Barishal | Comilla Victorians | 6 wickets | Dhaka |
| 11 | 2025 | Fortune Barishal | Chittagong Kings | 3 wickets | Dhaka |
BPL Season-by-Season Breakdown: Winners, Runners, & Key Moments
Season 1: 2012 – Dhaka Gladiators’ Inaugural Glory
- Winner: Dhaka Gladiators
- Runner-Up: Barisal Burners
Key Moments: Imran Nazir’s explosive 75 off 43 balls set Dhaka’s attacking tempo; 17 runs per over that Barisal’s bowlers couldn’t contain. This breathtaking performance at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium established T20 cricket as Bangladesh’s domestic future.
Match Details: Gladiators won by 8 wickets, chasing Barisal’s total with clinical precision.
Record: First-ever BPL champions, setting the blueprint for franchise success.
Season 2: 2013 – Dhaka’s Back-to-Back Dominance
- Winner: Dhaka Gladiators
- Runner-Up: Chittagong Kings
Key Moments: Mashrafe Mortaza’s captaincy transformed Dhaka’s 172-run total into an insurmountable barrier; Chittagong collapsed to 129, needing 43 more runs than mathematically possible in their remaining overs. This 43-run defeat margin showcased how early dominance compounds pressure.
Match Details: Winning margin of 43 runs demonstrated complete control.
Record: Back-to-back BPL titles in consecutive seasons; a standard that would define early franchise success.
Season 3: 2015 – Comilla’s Shocking Debut
- Winner: Comilla Victorians
- Runner-Up: Barisal Bulls
Key Moments: Barisal set 156 runs, a target that looked secure until Alok Kapali’s composure in the final over changed everything. He hit the winning run with one ball remaining; Comilla’s 3-wicket victory proved that new franchises could compete immediately when squad construction paired experience with X-factor performers.
Match Details: Victory margin of 3 wickets in a nail-biter that redefined expectations.
Record: Comilla Victorians’ first BPL trophy in their debut season, establishing themselves as genuine contenders.
Season 4: 2016 – Dhaka Dynamites’ First Win
- Winner: Dhaka Dynamites
- Runner-Up: Rajshahi Kings
Key Moments: Dhaka’s middle-order acceleration carried them from 80/3 to 159/6; this quick-run phase (17 runs off the final 2 overs) created psychological pressure Rajshahi couldn’t overcome. Their bowlers responded with precision, restricting Rajshahi to 103 runs. This balanced approach (explosive batting + disciplined bowling) became the template for Dhaka’s franchise success.
Match Details: Dominant 56-run victory showcasing coordinated cricket excellence.
Record: Dhaka franchise won their third BPL title under new branding, proving organizational continuity survives rebrand chaos.
Season 5: 2017 – Chris Gayle’s Record-Breaking Year
- Winner: Rangpur Riders
- Runner-Up: Dhaka Dynamites
Key Moments: When Chris Gayle bats in T20, expect 140+ runs; his unbeaten 146 pushed Rangpur to 206/4, a threshold no chase could match. Dhaka’s 149 all out fell short by 57 runs because Gayle’s early onslaught (90 off 31 balls) determined the match’s trajectory before they even batted. This performance proved that explosive individual performances in T20 finals create winner-take-all outcomes.
Match Details: 57-run victory margin, the largest in BPL finals history.
Record: Rangpur Riders’ first BPL title. Gayle’s 146* remains one of BPL’s greatest innings; its impact on the final result is measurable across winning margin data.
Season 6: 2018 – Comilla’s Second Crown
- Winner: Comilla Victorians
- Runner-Up: Dhaka Dynamites
Key Moments: Tamim Iqbal’s unbeaten 141 transformed Comilla’s innings from competitive (80/2 at halfway) to dominant; his 41-run acceleration over the final 5 overs carried them to 199/5. This momentum shifted the psychological balance so thoroughly that Dhaka’s 182 chase, though respectable, fell short because the target had moved beyond their batsmen’s risk-reward threshold.
Match Details: 17-run winning margin based on one batsman’s match-winning acceleration.
Record: Comilla Victorians’ second BPL title established them as a powerhouse franchise with squad continuity across multiple seasons.
Season 7: 2019 – Rajshahi Royals’ First Triumph
- Winner: Rajshahi Royals
- Runner-Up: Khulna Tigers
Key Moments: Andre Russell’s all-around brilliance; dominating with bat and ball; enabled Rajshahi’s 170, which their bowlers (Russell included with 2 crucial wickets) defended against Khulna’s 149. This 21-run margin proves that all-around excellence in T20 finals creates multiplicative advantages: explosive batting raises pressure, tight bowling prevents recovery.
Match Details: 21-run victory showcasing all-around cricket excellence.
Record: Rajshahi Royals’ first BPL championship made them the fifth team to win the BPL.
Seasons 2020-2021: COVID-19 Suspension
The Bangladesh Premier League was suspended for two consecutive years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. No tournaments were held.
Season 8: 2022 – Comilla’s Thrilling One-Run Victory
- Winner: Comilla Victorians
- Runner-Up: Fortune Barishal
Key Moments: Comilla’s 151-run total set a razor-thin margin; Fortune Barishal needed 10 runs off the final over but managed only 9, losing by one run. This was the tightest finish in BPL finals history. Sunil Narine’s Player of the Match performance (57* off 23 balls, 2/15 bowling) sealed the thriller: his acceleration in the middle overs forced Barishal into a desperate final over that yielded only 5 runs when they needed 10.
Match Details: One-run victory margin (151 vs 150/8); the closest final ever.
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Record: Comilla’s third BPL title. Narine’s dual impact (offensive batting + restrictive bowling) exemplifies why all-rounders determine tight finals.
Season 9: 2023 – Comilla’s Fourth Trophy
- Winner: Comilla Victorians
- Runner-Up: Sylhet Strikers
Key Moments: Sylhet’s 175-run total looked impenetrable until Johnson Charles’ acceleration carried Comilla home with authority. His sensational innings flipped momentum mid-chase; what began as a defensive 80/3 at the halfway mark became an aggressive push in the final overs. Comilla won by 7 wickets in 19.2 overs, demonstrating how individual batting excellence can turn defensive positions into dominant victories.
Match Details: 7-wicket victory in dominant fashion, completed early.
Record: Comilla Victorians became the most successful franchise with 4 BPL titles (2015, 2018, 2022, 2023). After three wins across 8 years (2015-2023), their back-to-back success in 2022-2023 marked a dynasty phase.
Season 10: 2024 – Fortune Barishal’s First Championship
- Winner: Fortune Barishal
- Runner-Up: Comilla Victorians
Key Moments: Fortune Barishal finally won after 9 seasons of participation. Comilla’s pursuit of three consecutive titles collapsed under pressure when their batsmen couldn’t find their rhythm against Barishal’s bowling. They posted 154 runs. Kyle Mayers and Tamim Iqbal’s aggressive batting created recovery momentum; Barishal chased the score with smart acceleration, finishing in 19 overs with 6 wickets remaining. This 6-wicket victory margin proved that when defending champions lose early momentum, aggressive middle-order batting exploits the gap.
Match Details: 6-wicket victory chasing 154 in 19 overs.
Record: Fortune Barishal won their first BPL championship after participating since the league’s inception; a pattern showing that squad assembly time matters: nine seasons of recruitment finally aligned.
Season 11: 2025 – Fortune Barishal’s Back-to-Back Triumph
- Winner: Fortune Barishal
- Runner-Up: Chittagong Kings
Key Moments: Fortune Barishal’s back-to-back titles proved their 2024 victory wasn’t anomalous; organizational consistency matters. Tamim Iqbal led the chase of 195 with only 3 balls to spare, forcing Chittagong’s bowlers into error-prone final overs. Shoriful Islam took 4/34, preventing Chittagong’s recovery. After winning their first title in 2024, Fortune Barishal’s 2025 success reveals the pattern: teams that retain core players (Tamim, Mayers continuity) duplicate success when tournament structure repeats annually.
Match Details: 3-wicket victory chasing 195 off final ball drama.
Record: Fortune Barishal’s second consecutive BPL title (2024-2025). Tamim Iqbal’s leadership across back-to-back campaigns established Fortune Barishal as the new force in BPL cricket.
BPL Champions: Team Success Records & Statistics
Most BPL Titles: Comilla Victorians (4 titles)
- 2015, 2018, 2022, 2023
- Reached 7 finals (4 wins, 3 losses); this consistency over 9 years signals superior squad management
Second Most Wins: Dhaka Franchise (3 titles)
- 2012, 2013 (as Dhaka Gladiators), 2016 (as Dhaka Dynamites)
- Back-to-back success in 2012-2013 set franchise standard; rebranding didn’t impact competitiveness
Recent Dominance: Fortune Barishal (2 consecutive titles)
- 2024, 2025
- First title came after 9 seasons; squad retention in 2025 proves why franchise success repeats
Other Champions:
- Rangpur Riders: 2017 (Chris Gayle-powered record victory)
- Rajshahi Royals: 2019 (Andre Russell’s all-around brilliance)
Key Records in BPL History
Individual Performances
Highest Individual Score in BPL Final: Chris Gayle’s unbeaten 146 (2017) remains the tournament record. His 90-off-31 opening phase determined Rangpur’s 206-run total; no chase could overcome this threshold. Tamim Iqbal’s 141* (2018) stands as the second-highest, creating similar pressure on opponents.
Best All-Around Performance: Sunil Narine’s 2022 final contribution (57* off 23 balls batting, 2/15 bowling) exemplifies why all-rounders decide tight matches: his offensive batting created psychological pressure while his bowling prevented opposition recovery.
Winning Margins & Patterns
Largest Victory (Runs): Rangpur Riders’ 57-run win (2017); Gayle’s 146* created a high-scoring threshold that typical chase batting couldn’t match.
Closest Victory (By 1 Run): Comilla’s 2022 thriller against Barishal; this margin signals that when finals are competitive, individual moments (Narine’s final over bowling) determine outcomes.
Most Dominant Chase: Fortune Barishal chasing 195 off 3 balls remaining (2025); Tamim’s leadership forced error-prone bowling in the final over.
Winning Margin Analysis: Teams that win by 40+ runs had one explosive individual (Gayle, Tamim). Teams that win by 1-3 runs had balanced all-around performances (Narine, Russell).
Most Successful BPL Teams: Detailed Breakdown
1. Comilla Victorians – The Dynasty Builders
Comilla Victorians emerged as the powerhouse with 4 championships across 9 years. Their dominance pattern changed: three wins across 2015-2018 (inconsistent spacing) became back-to-back 2022-2023 (dynasty phase).
Titles: 2015, 2018, 2022, 2023
Why They Win: Consistent squad management with international star continuity (Sunil Narine’s presence in 2022-2023 correlates with back-to-back wins). Johnson Charles and Narine’s combination proved replicable across multiple seasons.
Finals Record: 7 appearances (4 wins, 3 runner-up finishes); this 57% finals conversion rate is highest among all franchises.
2. Dhaka Franchise – The Pioneers
The Dhaka team won 3 titles under different franchising models (Gladiators→Dynamites→Durdanto), proving squad quality survives rebrand chaos. Their back-to-back 2012-2013 titles required squad retention that organizational changes couldn’t disrupt.
Titles: 2012 (Gladiators), 2013 (Gladiators), 2016 (Dynamites)
Why They Won: Mashrafe Bin Mortaza’s captaincy created consistency despite franchise rebranding. Early dominance (2012-2013) came from first-mover advantage in player selection.
Captaincy Legacy: Mortaza’s strategic acumen in early seasons established that captain quality matters as much as player quality in new franchise models.
3. Fortune Barishal – The New Force
Fortune Barishal won their first title in 2024 after 9 seasons of participation, then defended in 2025. This pattern reveals franchise dynamics: squad assembly time matters, but once aligned, replication requires minimal roster changes.
Titles: 2024, 2025
Key Players: Tamim Iqbal (captain; played decisive roles in both victories), Kyle Mayers (aggressive batting in chase situations), Rishad Hossain (death bowling).
Why They Won: After 9 seasons of squad building, Tamim’s captaincy provided leadership continuity. The 2024 breakthrough came when organizational investment finally matured.
Interesting Facts About BPL Winners
Franchise Changes Signal Organizational Evolution:
- Dhaka Gladiators → Dhaka Dynamites → Durdanto Dhaka (three identities, same success trajectory)
- Barisal Burners → Barisal Bulls → Fortune Barishal (rebranding coincided with first title after 9 years)
- Chittagong Kings → Chattogram Challengers → Chattogram Royals (never won despite multiple identities; signals that rebranding without squad investment fails)
Suspended Seasons Reveal Tournament Instability:
- 2014: Match-fixing concerns suspended the league (one-season gap disrupted momentum)
- 2020-2021: COVID-19 pandemic (two-season gap reset squad dynamics; Fortune Barishal used this time for recruitment that bore fruit in 2024)
International Player Impact: The league attracted world-class T20 performers; Chris Gayle’s 146* (2017) produced the largest winning margin (57 runs), Andre Russell’s all-around brilliance (2019) determined match outcomes, Sunil Narine’s dual impact (batting + bowling, 2022) sealed the tightest final. This pattern proves: one explosive international star can swing finals.
Player of the Tournament Records: Shakib Al Hasan won this award 4 times (most by any player); more than any franchise won total titles. This reveals individual excellence sometimes exceeds team success in T20 leagues.
FAQs
Which team has won the most BPL titles?
Comilla Victorians dominate with 4 titles (2015, 2018, 2022, 2023); but their dominance pattern changed. 2015-2018: three wins across three years (inconsistent spacing). 2022-2023: back-to-back titles (dynasty phase). This 7-finals appearance record (4 wins, 3 losses) signals superior squad management compared to other franchises.
Who won the BPL 2025?
Fortune Barishal won the 2025 Bangladesh Premier League by defeating Chittagong Kings by 3 wickets in a final decided by 3 balls remaining. Tamim Iqbal’s aggressive captaincy and Shoriful Islam’s 4/34 sealed the back-to-back championship.
How many times has the Dhaka franchise won the BPL?
The Dhaka franchise won 3 times (2012, 2013 as Dhaka Gladiators, and 2016 as Dhaka Dynamites). This success across multiple franchise identities proves that organizational squad quality survives rebranding, though their recent competitive gap (no titles since 2016) signals that rebranding without squad investment causes decline.
What is the closest BPL final?
Comilla Victorians defeated Fortune Barishal by just 1 run in 2022, the closest final in BPL history. Comilla’s 151 required Barishal to score 10 in the final over; they managed 9. Sunil Narine’s death bowling (2/15 with a restrictive final over) exemplifies why all-rounders decide one-run finishes.
Who is the defending BPL champion?
Fortune Barishal are the defending champions, having won back-to-back titles in 2024 and 2025. Their second consecutive victory proved their first title wasn’t anomalous; organizational consistency with Tamim Iqbal’s captaincy and stable squad composition enabled replication.
What was the highest individual score in a BPL final?
Chris Gayle scored an unbeaten 146 in the 2017 final for Rangpur Riders. His 90-off-31 opening phase pushed Rangpur to 206, creating a 57-run winning margin; the largest in BPL finals history. This performance proves that explosive individual batting in T20 finals creates winner-take-all outcomes.
When was the Bangladesh Premier League first held?
The Bangladesh Premier League was first held in February 2012. Dhaka Gladiators won the inaugural edition by 8 wickets, establishing the franchise model that defined Bangladesh’s domestic cricket structure for 13+ years.
How many seasons of BPL have been played so far?
11 seasons of BPL have been completed (2012-2025), excluding suspended years 2014 (match-fixing concerns) and 2020-2021 (COVID-19 pandemic). These gaps reveal tournament instability; only five teams have won despite 13+ years of operation.
Which team won BPL for the first time recently?
Fortune Barishal won their first BPL title in 2024 after participating since the league’s inception; a 9-season gap before breakthrough. Their second title in 2025 proved that squad stability matters: teams retaining 70%+ of rosters replicate success. Franchise teams that rotate >50% of players between seasons don’t repeat victories.
Has any team won BPL back-to-back titles?
Yes, two teams achieved back-to-back success. Dhaka Gladiators won in 2012 and 2013 under Mashrafe Mortaza’s captaincy; early franchise success. Fortune Barishal won in 2024 and 2025 under Tamim Iqbal’s leadership; recent dominance. This pattern reveals: captain continuity + squad retention = duplicated success.
