Bangladesh T20 Cup 2026 : Schedule, Squads, Live Streaming, Broadcasters & All you need to know

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially unveiled the Bangladesh T20 Cup 2026, a short but high-stakes domestic tournament introduced in the aftermath of Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The competition has been designed as a competitive alternative to ensure the country’s top white-ball cricketers remain match-ready during the World Cup window.

The tournament will be held from February 5 to February 9 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka, with all matches played under floodlights. Three specially assembled teams will compete in a round-robin format before the top two sides qualify for the final.

Bangladesh T20 Cup 2026: Squads

The competition features Dhumketu XI, Durbar XI and Duronto XI, each led by a prominent figure in Bangladesh cricket and supported by experienced coaching staff.

Dhumketu XI squad

Litton Kumar Das (C), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain Patwary, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mukidul Islam Mugdho (replacement), Shoriful Islam

Durbar XI squad:

Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Habibur Rahman Sohan, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Tanvir Islam, Aliss Al Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Mohammad Saifuddin, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Al Fahad

Duronto XI squad:

Akbar Ali (C), Jishan Alam, Jawad Abrar, Mahfijul Islam Robin, Ariful Islam, Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan, Azizul Hakim Tamim, Ripon Mondol, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, Meherob Hossain, Rakibul Hasan, Nahid Rana, Iqbal Hossain Emon

Bangladesh T20 Cup 2026: Prize Money, and Rules 

To ensure competitiveness, the BCB has invested Tk 2.5 crore (approximately INR 1.87 crore) in prize money and player remuneration. Notably, the tournament will introduce the Impact Player rule for the first time in Bangladesh’s domestic cricket, aligning the competition with modern T20 tactical trends seen in major leagues.

Matchdays will feature cultural programmes at 4:00 PM, followed by matches starting at 6:00 PM. Ticket prices have been kept accessible, with the Eastern Gallery priced at Tk 100, Northern and Southern galleries at Tk 200, Club House at Tk 500, and Grand Stand tickets at Tk 1,000.

School and college students will be allowed free entry to the Club House section at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS), Mirpur, on all match days of the Bangladesh T20 Cup 2026, as part of the BCB’s fan-engagement initiative.

Bangladesh T20 Cup 2026: Full Schedule