Domestic Leagues

The first-class, List A and T20 competitions that form the backbone of cricket in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka — and the leagues that feed each national team.

Governing Body

BCB — Bangladesh Cricket Board

Bangladesh Premier League

BPL

T20

Founded 20127 teams

Bangladesh's flagship franchise T20 league. Attracts overseas stars and showcases the country's best T20 talent each season.

National Cricket League

NCL

Test/First-Class

Founded 19998 teams

Bangladesh's premier first-class competition contested between divisional teams. The main pathway into the Test side.

Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League

DPL

List A (50-over)

Founded 197312 teams

Dhaka's top club competition and Bangladesh's main 50-over List A tournament. Historically the proving ground for nearly every Bangladeshi international.

Bangladesh Cricket League

BCL

Test/First-Class

Founded 20124 teams

A four-team franchise-based first-class competition designed to provide higher-quality red-ball cricket above the NCL.