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DHAKA, Jan 23, 2026 (BSS) - Rajshahi Warriors clinched the title of the 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) after thrashing Chattogram Royals by 63 runs in a one-sided final at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today.
It marked the second BPL triumph for a Rajshahi-based franchise, having previously lifted the trophy in the 2019–20 season under the name Rajshahi Royals.
Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul handed the BPL trophy to Rajshahi captain Najmul Hossain Shanto as chief guest.
A scintillating century from opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim steered the Rajshahi to a formidable 174-4, a total that proved far beyond Chattogram’s reach.
Rajshahi’s bowlers then tore through the Royals’ batting lineup, wrapping them up for just 111 in 17.5 overs, with Sri Lankan pacer Binura Fernando leading the demolition with superb figures of 4-9.
Put in to bat first, Rajshahi got off to a flying start through Tanzid and fellow opener Sahibzada Farhan.
The duo stitched together an 83-run opening stand, with Tanzid taking the attacking route. Farhan was dismissed for a run-a-ball 30 by pacer Mukidul Islam Mugdho, bringing an end to the threatening partnership.
Kane Williamson then provided able support to Tanzid to keep the innings on track. The New Zealand star played a brisk knock of 24 off 15 balls before falling to Shoriful Islam while attempting a big hit.
Tanzid, however, carried on in commanding fashion. He brought up his third T20 century off 61 balls with a single, showcasing a blend of power and composure. His superb knock finally ended on 100 off 62 deliveries, an innings studded with six fours and seven sixes, as Mugdho struck again.
Mugdho and Shoriful were the standout bowlers for Chattogram, claiming two wickets each, but the damage had already been done.
Chattogram’s chase never really took off after Binura Fernando delivered an early double blow, dismissing Naim Sheikh (9) and Mahmudul Hasan Joy for a duck within three balls.
Left-arm spinner Hasan Murad, who returned figures of 3-15 from four overs, further dented the chase by removing Hasan Nawaz, and from there it became a one-way contest.
Rajshahi kept striking at regular intervals, choking the flow of runs and piling on the pressure. Opener Mirza Baig tried to resist, but his laborious 39-run knock ended when he was stumped off Hasan Murad, leaving Chattogram struggling at 92-6.
Asif Ali played a brief cameo of 21 off 16 balls, hitting one four and two sixes, to take the side past 100, but it only reduced the margin of defeat as Rajshahi sealed a comprehensive victory to lift the trophy.
BPL ins and out
Player of the tournament: Shoriful Islam
Player of the final: Tanzid Hasan Tamim
Highest wicket-taker: Shoriful Islam (26 wickets)
Highest run-getter: Parvez Hossain Emon (395 runs)
Best fielder: Shoriful Islam
Emerging player of the tournament: Ripon Mondol
BPL Roll of Honor
Year Winner Runner UP
2026 Rajshahi Warriors Chattogram Royals
2025 Fortune Barishal Chittagong Kings
2024 Fortune Barishal Comilla Victorians
2023 Comilla Victorians Sylhet Strikers
2022 Comilla Victorians Fortune Barishal
2019-20 Rajshahi Royals Khulna Tigers
2018 Comilla Victorians Dhaka Dynamites
2017 Rangpur Riders Dhaka Dynamites
2016 Dhaka Dynamites Rajshahi Kings
2015 Comilla Victorians Barisal Bulls
2013 Dhaka Gladiators Chittagong Kings
2012 Dhaka Gladiators Barisal Burners
