The long-awaited Bangladesh Premier League returned to auction format in 2025 — and the results are finally in. On 30 November 2025, the BPL 2026 auction concluded, delivering some major surprises: top players sold for high bids, some big names went unsold, and franchises reshuffled their squads completely. Here’s the full breakdown of sold players, unsold stars, and team-wise drafts after the auction.
BPL 2026 Auction: Quick Facts
- Auction date: 30 November 2025, held in Dhaka.
- First auction in BPL after 12 years — previously, teams used a draft system.
- Each franchise allowed to sign a mixture of local and overseas players under specific budget and squad-composition rules.
PSL Winners List from 2016 to 2025
🏆 Top Buys & Most-Expensive Players
| Player | Price / Fee | Bought By | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Naim Sheikh | Tk 1.10 crore | Chattogram Royals | Highest-paid local pick of the auction. |
| Towhid Hridoy | Tk 92 lakh | Rangpur Riders | Strong bid for middle-order batting. |
| Litton Das | Tk 70 lakh | Rangpur Riders | Experienced top-order batsman. |
| Dasun Shanaka (overseas) | USD 55,000 | Dhaka Capitals | Highest-paid overseas signing of the auction. |
These big signings underline the aggressive bidding war among teams eager to build strong 2026 squads.
Full Table: Some Sold Players (Local & Overseas)
| Team | Player(s) Bought (Notable) |
|---|---|
| Chattogram Royals | Mohammad Naim Sheikh, several overseas & local picks |
| Rangpur Riders | Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Mahmudullah (picked after initial unsold) |
| Dhaka Capitals | Dasun Shanaka (overseas), plus direct-signed players like Alex Hales, Usman Khan, etc. |
| Noakhali Express | Some base-price signings after auction resumption (after unsold phase) |
| Rajshahi Warriors | Several local and overseas players picked post-auction, including veteran signings |
| Sylhet Titans | Balanced picks including local and overseas stars to complete squad |
(Note: The full squad lists — including all 6 teams with local and foreign players — are published in the “BPL 2026: Full squads list after auction” update. )
⚠️ Some Big Surprises — Unsold Players & Curveballs
- A large number of overseas players reportedly remained unsold in the first round of bidding.
- Some veteran local players — initially in the auction with base prices — didn’t receive early bids. Later, a few got picked when franchises revisited unsold players at reduce price or interest.
- This shows that even experienced names weren’t guaranteed a place — reflecting a shift towards youth and value-based bidding in BPL 2026.
📋 Full Squad Summary After Auction
According to the latest post-auction report: every one of the 6 franchises now has a complete squad, with a mix of local and overseas players, ready for BPL 2026.
✅ What This Auction Means for BPL 2026 & Fans
- The return of the auction system has sparked fresh interest and excitement in BPL, giving franchises a chance to reshuffle teams dramatically.
- Young talent and strategic picks are being preferred over just big names — potentially making the upcoming season more unpredictable and competitive.
- For fans: expect renewed rivalries, surprising team compositions, and possibly a more balanced competition.