The Bengal Pro T20 League is a franchise-based T20 cricket competition organised by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). The tournament was launched in 2024 to provide Bengal cricketers with a dedicated state-level T20 platform and has eight men’s and eight women’s teams. The league is played by players registered with CAB, with the competition designed to showcase local talent in a franchise format.
The men’s competition has produced a different champion in each of its first three completed seasons. The 2024 final was abandoned because of rain, with Sobisco Smashers Malda and Murshidabad Kings sharing the title. Adamas Howrah Warriors won in 2025, while Shrachi Rarh Tigers became champions in 2026.
What Is the Bengal Pro T20 League?
The Bengal Pro T20 League is the premier franchise-based T20 tournament of the Cricket Association of Bengal. It was introduced in 2024 as a new platform for Bengal’s domestic cricketers.
The competition includes separate men’s and women’s tournaments. The league’s official website lists eight teams in each division and states that players must be registered with the Cricket Association of Bengal.
The tournament also gives younger players the chance to play alongside established Bengal cricketers, creating a competitive environment similar to other state-based franchise T20 leagues in India.
History of the Bengal Pro T20 League
2024: The Inaugural Season
The first Bengal Pro T20 League season was played in 2024.
The men’s tournament featured eight teams, while the women’s competition also had eight franchises. The first season introduced a franchise structure to Bengal cricket and brought several established domestic players into the competition.
The men’s final was scheduled between Sobisco Smashers Malda and Murshidabad Kings. However, rain prevented the match from producing a result, and both teams were declared joint champions.
In the women’s final, Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers defeated Murshidabad Kueens by five runs to become the first women’s champions.
2025: Adamas Howrah Warriors Win
The second season was played in 2025, with the men’s competition running through June.
Adamas Howrah Warriors reached the final against Murshidabad Kings at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Howrah scored 150/9 from their 20 overs before restricting Murshidabad to 141/8.
Adamas Howrah Warriors therefore won the final by nine runs and claimed their first Bengal Pro T20 League title.
The women’s title again went to Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers, who defeated Sobisco Smashers Malda Women by 16 runs using the DLS method.
2026: Shrachi Rarh Tigers Become Champions
The third season was played in June 2026, with the men’s competition running from June 4 to June 20. The season featured eight teams and 31 matches.
The Shrachi Rarh Tigers won the men’s championship, becoming the third different men’s champion in three seasons.
The final was played at Eden Gardens, with Shrachi Rarh Tigers defeating Sobisco Smashers Malda by nine runs under the DLS method.
Shahbaz Ahmed was one of the leading performers for the champions during the tournament. He scored 319 runs in eight innings at an average of 53.17 and a strike rate of 150.47.
Bengal Pro T20 League Winners List
| Season | Year | Men’s Champion | Men’s Runner-up |
| Season 1 | 2024 | Sobisco Smashers Malda & Murshidabad Kings | — |
| Season 2 | 2025 | Adamas Howrah Warriors | Murshidabad Kings |
| Season 3 | 2026 | Shrachi Rarh Tigers | Sobisco Smashers Malda |
The 2024 men’s final was abandoned because of rain, so Sobisco Smashers Malda and Murshidabad Kings shared the inaugural title.
Women’s Bengal Pro T20 League Winners
The women’s tournament has also been part of the competition since the inaugural season.
| Season | Champion | Runner-up |
| 2024 | Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers | Murshidabad Kueens |
| 2025 | Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers | Sobisco Smashers Malda Women |
| 2026 | Adamas Howrah Warriors | Murshidabad Kueens |
Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers won the first two women’s editions, giving the franchise the early record for most women’s titles.
Bengal Pro T20 League Teams
The league has eight men’s franchises.
Adamas Howrah Warriors
Adamas Howrah Warriors represent Howrah and were the men’s champions in 2025. They defeated Murshidabad Kings by nine runs in the final to win their first title.
Harbour Diamonds are one of the eight original franchises and have competed since the first season. The team has remained part of the men’s competition through the 2026 season.
Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers
Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers represent Kolkata and are one of the league’s most recognisable franchises. The team has also competed in the women’s tournament and won the first two women’s titles.
Murshidabad Kings
Murshidabad Kings were joint champions of the inaugural men’s season after the 2024 final was abandoned because of rain. They also reached the 2025 final before losing to Adamas Howrah Warriors.
Shrachi Rarh Tigers
Shrachi Rarh Tigers became men’s champions in 2026. Shahbaz Ahmed was one of their leading performers, scoring 319 runs during the tournament.
Rashmi Medinipur Wizards
Rashmi Medinipur Wizards represent the Medinipur region and have been part of the league since its first season. They remain one of the eight men’s franchises listed by the official league.
Servotech Siliguri Strikers
Servotech Siliguri Strikers represent Siliguri and are one of the eight men’s teams.
Karan Lal was one of the leading batters for the franchise in 2026. He scored 396 runs in eight innings, averaging 49.50 with a strike rate of 151.72.
Sobisco Smashers Malda
Sobisco Smashers Malda represent Malda. They were joint champions in 2024 and reached the 2026 men’s final, where they lost to Shrachi Rarh Tigers by nine runs under the DLS method.
Bengal Pro T20 League Format
The Bengal Pro T20 League uses the T20 format, with eight teams competing in the men’s tournament.
The 2026 men’s season consisted of 31 matches. The league stage was followed by the knockout phase, with the final deciding the champion.
The women’s tournament follows a similar franchise-based structure, with eight teams also taking part.
The league is designed around Bengal-qualified players, and the official competition rules state that players registered with the Cricket Association of Bengal are eligible to play.
Bengal Pro T20 League Player Draft and Auction
The league initially used a player draft system to build its squads.
The second men’s draft in 2025 attracted significant attention, with 802 cricketers in the player pool. The competition’s official website also records the men’s draft and women’s draft as major events in the league’s early seasons.
By 2026, the league moved to a player auction system. This gave franchises another method of building their squads and marked a change in how players were distributed among the eight teams.
Key Players in the Bengal Pro T20 League
The competition has featured several established Bengal cricketers as well as younger players.
Shahbaz Ahmed was among the leading performers in 2026. The Shrachi Rarh Tigers all-rounder scored 319 runs at an average of 53.17 and a strike rate of 150.47.
Karan Lal was the leading run-scorer in the 2026 statistical standings. He scored 396 runs for Servotech Siliguri Strikers at a strike rate of 151.72, including 29 sixes.
Abishek Porel also produced strong numbers for Kolkata Royal Tigers. He scored 275 runs in six innings, averaging 68.75 and striking at 159.88.
Abhimanyu Easwaran was another important batter in the 2026 season, scoring 257 runs for Sobisco Smashers Malda.
Bengal Pro T20 League 2026 Season
The 2026 edition was the third men’s season of the Bengal Pro T20 League.
The men’s tournament ran from June 4 to June 20, with eight teams playing 31 matches. Shrachi Rarh Tigers eventually lifted the trophy after defeating Sobisco Smashers Malda in the final.
Karan Lal finished as the highest run-scorer listed in the 2026 tournament statistics with 396 runs. Shahbaz Ahmed followed with 319 runs, while Akhil of Sobisco Smashers Malda scored 286.
The 2026 season also marked the league’s move to an auction-based squad-building system and continued the tournament’s use of Eden Gardens as its main men’s venue.
Bengal Pro T20 League Venues
Eden Gardens in Kolkata has been the main venue associated with the men’s Bengal Pro T20 League.
The stadium hosted the 2025 men’s final between Adamas Howrah Warriors and Murshidabad Kings. It also hosted the 2026 final between Shrachi Rarh Tigers and Sobisco Smashers Malda.
The women’s competition has also used separate venues in Kolkata. The 2026 season information listed JU Salt Lake Campus as the women’s venue.
Bengal Pro T20 League and Bengal Cricket
The league has become another important part of Bengal’s domestic cricket structure.
It provides players registered with CAB with a dedicated T20 competition and gives younger cricketers an opportunity to play alongside established domestic names. The franchise model also creates more teams and matches for players who are competing for places in Bengal’s wider domestic squads.
The league’s development has continued beyond its first three seasons. In April 2026, JSW Sports received a three-year mandate from CAB to manage the commercial, marketing and operational aspects of the competition.
Bengal Pro T20 League 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
| Official name | Bengal Pro T20 League |
| Organiser | Cricket Association of Bengal |
| First season | 2024 |
| Format | T20 |
| Men’s teams | 8 |
| Women’s teams | 8 |
| 2026 men’s matches | 31 |
| 2026 men’s champion | Shrachi Rarh Tigers |
| 2026 men’s runner-up | Sobisco Smashers Malda |
| 2025 men’s champion | Adamas Howrah Warriors |
| 2024 men’s champions | Sobisco Smashers Malda & Murshidabad Kings |
| Main men’s venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 2026 leading run-scorer | Karan Lal – 396 runs |
The Bengal Pro T20 League has produced three different men’s champions in its first three seasons, while Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers won the first two women’s titles.
FAQs
Q. When did the Bengal Pro T20 League start?
A. The Bengal Pro T20 League started in 2024.
Q. Who won the Bengal Pro T20 League 2026?
A. Shrachi Rarh Tigers won the 2026 men’s title.
Q. How many teams play in the league?
A. Eight men’s and eight women’s teams compete.
Q. Who won the first Bengal Pro T20 League?
A. Sobisco Smashers Malda and Murshidabad Kings shared the 2024 men’s title.
Q. Where is the Bengal Pro T20 League played?
A. Eden Gardens in Kolkata is the main men’s venue.
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