The Rangpur Riders are a strong and popular team in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Fans are waiting for the BPL 2026 season (Season 12). Everyone wants to see how the Riders will play. The tournament starts on December 26, 2025. The Rangpur Riders have a very good team this year. They are owned by the Bashundhara Group (Toggi Sports). This team is a favorite for many people.
In this article, you will find all the details about the team. We will share the Rangpur Riders Squad 2026, the full match schedule, and the point table. We will also share the latest news. Are you a fan from Rangpur? Or do you just love cricket? This guide is for you.
About Rangpur Riders
The Rangpur Riders represent the Rangpur Division. The team started in 2012. They have a long history in the BPL. The team won the BPL title once in the 2017-18 season. Mashrafe Mortaza was the captain then.
Now, the Bashundhara Group owns the team. They are a very big business group in Bangladesh. Their management is Toggi Sports. They are good at building professional teams. Recently, the Riders made history. They won the Global Super League (GSL) 2024. This win gives them confidence for BPL 2026.
- Owner: Bashundhara Group (Toggi Sports)
- Captain: Nurul Hasan Sohan
- Coach: Mickey Arthur
- BPL Title: Champions (2017)
- Home Ground: Rangpur (Matches are played in Dhaka, Sylhet, and Chattogram)
Update News
Here is the latest news about the Rangpur Riders for the 2026 season:
- Big Star Signings: Rangpur Riders signed six big stars directly. They did this before the draft. They signed England’s Dawid Malan and West Indies all-rounder Kyle Mayers. They also signed Pakistan’s Khushdil Shah, Iftikhar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, and Akif Javed.
- GSL Champions: The Riders are ready for BPL 2026. They recently became the champions of the first Global Super League (GSL) in Guyana. They defeated big international teams.
- Strong Local Players: The team kept their captain, Nurul Hasan Sohan. They also kept pacer Mustafizur Rahman. They have experienced players like Litton Das and Mahmudullah Riyad too.
- Coach Mickey Arthur: The team still has Mickey Arthur as the coach. He is a world-class coach. He makes great game plans.
Rangpur Riders Squad 2026
The Rangpur Riders Squad 2026 is a mix of senior and young players. The team looks balanced. They have strong hitters and great bowlers.
Below is the full squad list for BPL 2026:
Batters
| Player Name | Country | Role |
| Towhid Hridoy | Bangladesh | Batter |
| Dawid Malan | England | Batter (Overseas) |
| Iftakhar Hossain Ifti | Bangladesh | Batter |
| Emilio Gay | England | Batter (Overseas) |
| Khawaja Nafay | Pakistan | Batter (Overseas) |
| Litton Das | Bangladesh | Wicket-keeper Batter |
| Nurul Hasan Sohan (C) | Bangladesh | Wicket-keeper Batter |
| Muhammad Akhlaq | Pakistan | Wicket-keeper (Overseas) |
All-Rounders
| Player Name | Country | Role |
| Mahmudullah Riyad | Bangladesh | All-Rounder |
| Kyle Mayers | West Indies | All-Rounder (Overseas) |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | Pakistan | All-Rounder (Overseas) |
| Khushdil Shah | Pakistan | All-Rounder (Overseas) |
| Faheem Ashraf | Pakistan | All-Rounder (Overseas) |
| Mahedi Hasan | Bangladesh | All-Rounder |
Bowlers
| Player Name | Country | Role |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Bangladesh | Pacer |
| Nahid Rana | Bangladesh | Pacer |
| Akif Javed | Pakistan | Pacer (Overseas) |
| Kamrul Islam Rabbi | Bangladesh | Pacer |
| Mrittunjoy Chowdhury | Bangladesh | Pacer |
| Abdul Halim | Bangladesh | Pacer |
| Rakibul Hasan | Bangladesh | Spinner |
| Sufiyan Muqeem | Pakistan | Spinner (Overseas) |
| Nayeem Hasan | Bangladesh | Spinner |
| Aliss Al Islam | Bangladesh | Spinner |
(C) indicates Captain.
Rangpur Riders Match Schedule
The BPL 2026 matches will be in Sylhet, Chattogram, and Dhaka. The tournament starts on December 26, 2025.
Here is the tentative Rangpur Riders Match Schedule:
| Date | Time (BST) | Opponent | Venue |
| 29 Dec 2025 | 01:30 PM | vs Chattogram Royals | Sylhet |
| 30 Dec 2025 | 06:30 PM | vs Dhaka Capitals | Sylhet |
| 01 Jan 2026 | 06:30 PM | vs Rajshahi Warriors | Sylhet |
| 02 Jan 2026 | 06:30 PM | vs Sylhet Titans | Sylhet |
| 05 Jan 2026 | 01:30 PM | vs Dhaka Capitals | Chattogram |
| 06 Jan 2026 | 06:30 PM | vs Chattogram Royals | Chattogram |
| 08 Jan 2026 | 01:30 PM | vs Sylhet Titans | Chattogram |
| 11 Jan 2026 | 01:30 PM | vs Noakhali Express | Chattogram |
| 12 Jan 2026 | 01:30 PM | vs Rajshahi Warriors | Chattogram |
| 17 Jan 2026 | 06:30 PM | vs Noakhali Express | Dhaka |
Note: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) can change times and dates.
Rangpur Riders Point Table
The Rangpur Riders Point Table will update when matches start. In the BPL, a team gets 2 points for a win. They get 1 point for a No Result. They get 0 points for a loss. The top four teams will go to the playoffs.
Current Standings (BPL 2026)
| Pos | Team | Matches (P) | Won (W) | Lost (L) | Points (Pts) | NRR |
| 1 | Rangpur Riders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2 | Dhaka Capitals | 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 tournament has not started yet. Check back here after the first match on December 29.
FAQ
Nurul Hasan Sohan is the captain. He is a wicket-keeper batter. He is known for leading the team well.
The main foreign players are Dawid Malan, Kyle Mayers, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Khushdil Shah.
They will play their first match on December 29, 2025. They will play against the Chattogram Royals in Sylhet.
Rangpur Riders have won the BPL trophy one time. They won in the 2017-18 season.
In Bangladesh, you can watch the matches live on T Sports and GTV.
Conclusion
The Rangpur Riders have a high standard for BPL 2026. They have international stars and local talent like Mustafizur Rahman and Towhid Hridoy. They are favorites to win the trophy. Their recent win in the Global Super League shows they are in good form.
Fans are waiting for the games to start. Keep checking the Rangpur Riders Match Schedule. Support your favorite team as they fight for the top spot on the Point Table.