By Zainab Shafiq 
The 11th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is all set to enthrall cricket fans from December 30, 2024, to February 7, 2025. With seven competitive teams participating, the tournament promises thrilling T20 action, featuring both domestic talent and international stars.
The BPL 2024-25 complete squads include some of the most exciting players in world cricket, ready to battle for the coveted championship. Let’s look into the details of this much-anticipated league, including its format and the full squads for each team.
Format and Venues
The BPL 2024-25 will feature seven teams: Chittagong Kings, Dhaka Capitals, Durbar Rajshahi, Fortune Barishal, Khulna Tigers, Rangpur Riders, and Sylhet Strikers. Following a double round-robin format, the league will consist of 46 matches across three premier venues:
- Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
- Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
- Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
The top four teams from the group stage will move on to the playoffs. The playoffs include an Eliminator, Qualifier 1, and Qualifier 2, culminating in the final. This structure ensures every match will be crucial for teams aiming to claim the title.
Teams and Squads
The BPL 2024-25 complete squads reflect a perfect blend of experienced international players and emerging Bangladeshi talent. Here’s the squad list for each team:
BPL 2024-25 Complete Squads
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| Chittagong Kings | Litton Das, Andre Russell, Mustafizur Rahman, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Ebadot Hossain, Sam Curran, Rilee Rossouw, Shamim Hossain, Zakir Hasan, Qais Ahmad, Afif Hossain |
| Dhaka Capitals | Shakib Al Hasan, Faf du Plessis, Taskin Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin, Rassie van der Dussen, Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Sunil Narine, Hasan Mahmud, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Ben Stokes |
| Durbar Rajshahi | Tamim Iqbal, Shoaib Malik, Chris Lynn, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Karim Janat, Al-Amin Hossain, Sabbir Rahman, Jake Ball, Imrul Kayes, Mahmudullah |
| Fortune Barishal | David Warner, Mohammad Rizwan, Rubel Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Sikandar Raza, Yasir Ali, Mohammad Mithun, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Cameron Green, Aminul Islam, Nurul Hasan |
| Khulna Tigers | Kieron Pollard, Moeen Ali, Mashrafe Mortaza, Soumya Sarkar, Dwayne Bravo, Hasanuzzaman, Anamul Haque, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Liton Kumar Das, Sharjeel Khan |
| Rangpur Riders | Babar Azam, Imad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Naim, Shohidul Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Colin Munro, Taijul Islam, Rumman Raees, Mahedi Hasan Rana |
| Sylhet Strikers | Jos Buttler, Chris Gayle, Nasir Hossain, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Ravi Bishnoi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Zakir Hasan, Abu Jayed, Will Jacks, Shak Mahedi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz |