The 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) got underway on Friday with Rajshahi Warriors opting to bowl first against Sylhet Titans in the opening match of the tournament.
After winning the toss, Rajshahi captain Najmul Hossain Shanto chose to field, citing favourable conditions early on. Sylhet, led by Mehedi Hasan Miraz, were sent in to bat as both sides looked to start their BPL 2026 campaign on a winning note.
The opening encounter has drawn considerable attention, not only as the curtain-raiser of the season but also due to the face-off between close friends and national teammates Shanto and Miraz, now leading rival franchises.
Both teams boast a balanced mix of experienced internationals and emerging local talents, promising an exciting contest for fans.
With a packed crowd and high expectations surrounding the new season, the match marks the beginning of another chapter in Bangladesh’s premier T20 competition.
Rajshahi Warriors XI:
Tanzid Hasan, Sahibzada Farhan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Yasir Ali Rabbi, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, S M Meherob, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, Binura Fernando, Sandeep Lamichhane.
Sylhet Titans XI:
Saim Ayub, Rony Talukdar, Hazratullah Zazai, Parvez Hossain Emon (wk), Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Ethan Brookes, Nasum Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, Khaled Ahmed, Ruyel Miah.
