The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is the biggest cricket festival in our country. Every year, it brings new excitement. For the BPL 2026 season (Season 12), the Dhaka team has a new look. The team is now called Dhaka Capitals.
This year, the team is very special. It has famous players and a superstar owner. The owner is the biggest hero of Bangladeshi cinema, Shakib Khan. Dhaka Capitals has a strong squad and is ready to win. In this article, you will find the full player list, the Dhaka Capitals Match Schedule, and the latest news.
About Dhaka Capitals
Dhaka Capitals is the cricket team for the Dhaka Division. In the past, the team had names like Dhaka Dynamites and Durdanto Dhaka. Now, for the BPL 2026 season, it has a fresh start.
- Owner: Champions Sports Ltd owns the team. They partner with Remark-Herlan. The famous actor Shakib Khan is a key Director.
- Home Ground: Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka.
- Team Colors: The logo uses bright colors. It shows the energy of the capital city.
- Slogan: The team wants to bring the trophy home with aggressive cricket.
Update News
The BPL 2026 season starts in late December 2025. Dhaka Capitals is already making headlines. Here are the top updates for you:
- Shoaib Akhtar as Mentor: This is a big surprise! The legendary Pakistani fast bowler, Shoaib Akhtar, is the team Mentor. He arrived in Dhaka on December 14, 2025. He will guide the pacers.
- Captain Taskin Ahmed: Bangladesh’s top fast bowler, Taskin Ahmed, is the Captain. He was signed directly before the draft.
- Strong Coaching Staff: Toby Radford is the Head Coach. The coaching team looks very strong with Shoaib Akhtar.
- New Jersey: The team signed with big brands like Walton and Turkish Airlines. The new jersey is very popular on social media.
- Direct Signings: The team signed aggressive batters Alex Hales (England) and Usman Khan (Pakistan) before the auction.
Dhaka Capitals Squad 2026
The Dhaka Capitals Squad 2026 is a mix of seniors and young talent. The bowling attack is very strong. Taskin Ahmed leads the attack. The team picked a balanced squad in the November 2025 draft.
Here is the full player list:
Local Players (Bangladeshi)
| Player Name | Role | Notes |
| Mohammad Mithun | Wicket-keeper Batter | Captain (Confirmed Dec 21, 2025) |
| Taskin Ahmed | Bowler (Right-arm Pacer) | Direct Signing / Vice-Captain contender |
| Saif Hassan | Batter (Top Order) | Direct Signing |
| Mohammad Saifuddin | All-rounder | Pace Bowling All-rounder |
| Taijul Islam | Bowler (Left-arm Ortho) | National Team Spinner |
| Shamim Hossain | Batter | Left-handed Aggressive Batter |
| Sabbir Rahman | Batter | Experienced Hitter |
| Nasir Hossain | All-rounder | Experienced Off-spin All-rounder |
| Irfan Sukkur | Wicket-keeper Batter | Middle-order Batter |
| Abdullah Al Mamun | All-rounder | Young Batting All-rounder |
| Maruf Mridha | Bowler (Left-arm Pacer) | Young Pacer (U19 Star) |
| Jayed Ullah | Bowler (Spinner) | Young Talent (Left-arm Ortho) |
International Players (Overseas)
| Player Name | Country | Role |
| Alex Hales | England | Opening Batter |
| Usman Khan | Pakistan | Top-order Batter |
| Dasun Shanaka | Sri Lanka | All-rounder |
| Zubaid Akbari | Afghanistan | All-rounder |
| Share Ali | Sweden | Batter (Surprise Pick) |
Note: The squad may change slightly if players get injured.
Dhaka Capitals Match Schedule
The tournament starts on December 26, 2025. The Final is on January 23, 2026. Matches will happen in Sylhet, Chattogram, and Dhaka.
Here is the full Dhaka Capitals Match Schedule:
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (BD Time) |
| Dec 27, 2025 | Rajshahi Warriors | Sylhet | 1:30 PM |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Rangpur Riders | Sylhet | 6:30 PM |
| Jan 01, 2026 | Sylhet Titans | Sylhet | 1:30 PM |
| Jan 02, 2026 | Chattogram Royals | Sylhet | 2:00 PM |
| Jan 05, 2026 | Rangpur Riders | Chattogram | 1:30 PM |
| Jan 08, 2026 | Rajshahi Warriors | Chattogram | 6:30 PM |
| Jan 11, 2026 | Chattogram Royals | Chattogram | 6:30 PM |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Noakhali Express | Chattogram | 6:30 PM |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Noakhali Express | Dhaka | 1:30 PM |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Sylhet Titans | Dhaka | 7:00 PM |
- Playoffs: Start from January 19, 2026.
- Final: January 23, 2026 (Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka).
Dhaka Capitals Point Table
Today is December 21, 2025. The tournament has not started yet. The first match is on December 26. So, the Dhaka Capitals Point Table is currently empty.
When matches begin, the table will work like this:
- Win: 2 Points
- Loss: 0 Points
- No Result / Tie: 1 Point
Projected Standing Format:
| Pos | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
| 1 | Dhaka Capitals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2 | Rangpur Riders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 3 | Sylhet Titans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 4 | Chattogram Royals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 5 | Rajshahi Warriors | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 6 | Noakhali Express | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
The top 4 teams will go to the Playoffs.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Champions Sports Ltd owns the team. Actor Shakib Khan is a Director and the main face of the brand.
Fast bowler Taskin Ahmed is the captain.
Their first match is on December 27, 2025. They play against Rajshahi Warriors in Sylhet.
No, Shakib Al Hasan is not in this team. The “Shakib” mentioned here is the owner, actor Shakib Khan.
Shoaib Akhtar is the team Mentor. He will help the fast bowlers and motivate the squad.
Conclusion
Dhaka Capitals looks like a very exciting team for BPL 2026. It has the glamour of superstar Shakib Khan. It also has the speed of Taskin Ahmed and Shoaib Akhtar. The fans are already very happy.
For a Bangladeshi student and cricket fan, this season will be great fun. The team has good local players and foreign hitters. We hope they play fair and good cricket. Let’s wait for the action to start on December 27!