Excitement is building among fans, as the Twenty20 cricket league season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024 approaches on Friday, January 19. The 10th edition of the BPL is set to kick off featuring an exciting clash between defending champions Comilla Victorians and Durdanto Dhaka at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Star-studded lineups have always been a hallmark of the BPL, and this year is no exception. Here is a thorough coverage of the BPL 2024 competition, including the venues, schedule, and important players for each team.
Bangladesh Premier League 2024 at a Glance
Opening Match: January 19, 2024
Final Match: 1 March, 2024
Duration: 42 days
Cricket Format: T20
Tournament Format: Double round-robin and playoffs
Number of Teams: 7
Total Match: 46
Venues: Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka, Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium in Chattogram, and Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet.
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BPL 2024: Complete Schedule of Twenty20 Cricket League
Table: Schedule of BPL 2024
| Phase | Date | Match | Venue | Time |
| Phase 1 (Dhaka) | Jan 19, Fri |
Durdanta Dhaka vs Comilla Victorians |
Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium | 02:00 PM |
| Sylhet Strikers vs Chattogram Challengers | Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium | 07:00 PM | ||
| Jan 20, Sat | Rangpur Riders vs Fortune Barishal | Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium | 01:30 PM | |
| Khulna Tigers vs Chattogram Challengers | Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium | 06:30 PM | ||
| Jan 22, Mon | Durdanto Dhaka vs Chattogram Challengers | Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium | 01:30 PM | |
| Fortune Barishal vs Khulna Tigers | Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium | 06:30 PM | ||
| Jan 23, Tue | Rangpur Riders vs Sylhet Strikers | Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium | 01:30 PM | |
| Comilla Victorians vs Fortune Barishal | Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium | 06:30 PM | ||
| Phase 2 (Sylhet) | Jan 26, Fri | Khulna Tigers vs Rangpur Riders | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium | 02:00 PM |
| Sylhet Strikers vs Comilla Victorians | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium | 07:00 PM | ||
| Jan 27, Sat | Fortune Barishal vs Chattogram Challengers | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium | 01:30 PM | |
| Durdanto Dhaka vs Rangpur Riders | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium | 06:30 PM | ||
| Jan 29, Mon | Sylhet Strikers vs Chattogram Challengers | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium | 01:30 PM | |
| Durdanto Dhaka vs Khulna Tigers | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium | 06:30 PM | ||
| Jan 30, Tue | Comilla Victorians vs Rangpur Riders | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium | 01:30 PM | |
| Sylhet Strikers vs Fortune Barishal | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium | 06:30 PM | ||
| Feb 02, Fri | Sylhet Strikers vs Durdanto Dhaka | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium | 02:00 PM | |
| Chattogram Challengers vs Comilla Victorians | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium | 07:00 PM | ||
| Feb 03, Sat | Fortune Barishal vs Khulna Tigers | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium | 01:30 PM | |
| Sylhet Strikers vs Rangpur Riders | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium | 06:30 PM | ||
| Phase 3 (Dhaka) | Feb 06, Tue | Rangpur Riders vs Durdanto Dhaka | Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium | 01:30 PM |
| Chattogram Challengers vs Fortune Barishal | Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium | 06:30 PM | ||
| Feb 07, Wed | Comilla Victorians vs Khulna Tigers | Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium | 01:30 PM | |
| Durdanto Dhaka vs Sylhet Strikers | Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium | 06:30 PM | ||
| Feb 09, Fri | Khulna Tigers vs Sylhet Strikers | Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium | 02:00 PM | |
| Durdanto Dhaka vs Comilla Victorians | Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium | 07:00 PM | ||
| Feb 10, Sat | Chattogram Challengers vs Rangpur Riders | Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium | 01:30 PM | |
| Durdanto Dhaka vs Fortune Barishal | Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium | 06:30 PM | ||
| Phase 4 (Chattogram) | Feb 13, Tue | Chattogram Challengers vs Comilla Victorians | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium | 01:30 PM |
| Khulna Tigers vs Rangpur Riders | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium | 06:30 PM | ||
| Feb 14, Wed | Durdanto Dhaka vs Fortune Barishal | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium | 01:30 PM | |
| Comilla Victorians Vs Khulna Tigers | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium | 06:30 PM | ||
| Feb 16, Fri | Durdanto Dhaka vs Khulna Tigers | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium | 02:00 PM | |
| Chattogram Challengers vs Rangpure Riders | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium | 07:00 PM | ||
| Feb 17, Sat | Fortune Barishal vs Sylhet Strikers | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium | 01:30 PM | |
| Chattogram Challengers vs Durdanto Dhaka | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium | 06:30 PM | ||
| Feb 19, Mon | Comilla Victorians vs Sylhet Strikers | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium | 01:30 PM | |
| Fortune Barishal vs Rangpur Riders | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium | 06:30 PM | ||
| Feb 20, Tue | Chattogram Challengers vs Khulna Tigers | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium | 01:30 PM | |
| Comilla Victorians vs Rangpur Riders | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium | 06:30 PM | ||
| Phase 5 (Dhaka) | Feb 21, Wed | Comilla Victorians vs Fortune Barishal | Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium | 01:30 PM |
| Khulna Tigers vs Sylhet Strikers | Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium | 06:30 PM | ||
| Eliminator | Feb 25, Sun |
3rd placed team vs 4th placed team |
Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium | 01:30 PM |
| Qualifier 1 |
1st placed team vs 2nd placed team |
Sher-E-Bangla-National Cricket Stadium | 06:30 PM | |
| Qualifier 2 | Feb 27, Tue |
Loser Of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator |
Sher-E-Bangla-National Cricket Stadium | 06: 30 PM |
| Final | Mar 01, Fri |
Winner of Q1 vs Winner of Q2 |
Sher-E-Bangla-National Cricket Stadium | 07:00 Pm |
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How to Watch BPL 2024 Live?
It is always fun to watch the matches of the much-liked local cricket competition, such as the BPL live direct from stadiums. However, fans can also watch BPL matches live on TV or online.
Cricket enthusiasts would have the opportunity to watch the thrilling matches of BPL 2024 via T Sports TV as well as the T Sports app. T Sports and GTV would continue to carry the tradition of airing Bangladesh matches.
BPL 2024 Key Players
This year's Bangladesh Premier League is expected to include some prominent players from franchise leagues across the globe. Let's take a look at some of the key players anticipated to join the competition.
Andre Russell
Andre Russell would feature in the T20 matches of 2024 BPL. He will play for the same team, Comilla Victorians, who won the title last year. Fans are eager to see him hit big sixes, and be a match-winner for the side.
Sunil Narine
Veteran franchise spinner Sunil Narine would also take part, playing for Comilla Victorians. Being a renowned player all over the globe, Sunil is vital for his lethal unorthodox bowling, and explosive with the bat.
Nicholas Pooran
Another West Indian, Nicholas Pooran would also play the BPL 2024. He will play for the Rangpur Riders. He is known for hitting big sixes. Besides, Nicholas can turn a difficult match towards a win.
Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan, a formidable Leg Spinner from Afghanistan, would look forward to playing for the Comilla Victorians. Rashid was retained by the franchise owner after he played a crucial role in winning the title last year.
Moeen Ali
BPL 2024’s another attraction is Moeen Ali. He is featured in all the franchise cricket including T20. He is handy with both bat and bowl. This marquee player is also a regular face in the biggest franchise league in the world, IPL (Indian Premier League).
Babar Azam
Babar Azam, a superstar cricketer of Pakistan, will participate in the BPL 2024. He was not picked up from the draft. He was signed up directly by the franchise owner, to play for Rangpur Riders.
Babar refused an alluring offer of half a million dollars to play for UAE‘s franchise league, the ILT20, to play this year’s Bangladesh Premier League.
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Details about BPL 2024 Venues
Three venues located in Dhaka, Chattogram, and Sylhet will host the 2024 Bangladesh Premier League. Those are:
Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium
For the 2024 season, this stadium would host 12 BPL games. 22,000 people can fit in Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. This stadium has been one of the primary BPL venues since the competition's inception. Many international cricket events were held at this stadium in addition to the BPL.
Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium
22 matches of BPL 2024, including the tournament's opening and closing games, would take place at Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The stadium can accommodate about 26,000 people at a time.
Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
Sylhet International Cricket Stadium can accommodate 18,500 spectators and will host 12 BPL matches in 2024.
This stadium hosted BPL matches since 2017. Besides this, the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 and 2014 ICC Women's World Twenty20 were held at Sylhet Stadium.
Final Words
The matches of Bangladesh Premier League 2024 are expected to be fierce, featuring thrilling and skillful moments. Stars would dazzle fans with incredible performances. BPL is also a stage where new talents can flourish and showcase their talents.
Cricket fans are waiting for BPL 2024 as an exciting cricket season that will embrace the essence of the game in Bangladesh and create unforgettable memories.
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