The ODOMMO Bangladesh T20 Cup 2026 officially launched as a high-risk local alternative after the national team’s withdrawal T20 World Cup. Designed to keep the country’s best white-ball talent match-ready, the tournament kicks off today. From February 5 to February 9 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.
ODOMMO Bangladesh T20 Cup 2026: Complete three-team squad and leadership
Three specially created teams take part in the competition, XI Durbal, Durbar XI and Duronto XIbrings together national stars and emerging prospects. Each team is led by a prominent figure in Bangladesh cricket:
- Dhumketu XI: The national T20I captain is in charge Lytton Kumar Dasthis squad has a strong bowling attack including Mustafizur Rahman and Transparent Islam. while Tashkin Ahmed originally named, he was sidelined due to injury and replaced Mukidul Islam.
- Durbar XI: by the captain Najmul Huseyn Shantothe team includes established performers such as Mehidi Hasan MirazApif Hossain Dhruboand veteran goalkeeper Nurul Hasan Sohan.
- Duronto XI: Captained by the U-19 World Cup winner Akbar Alithis side focuses on youth and raw pace featuring promising talents like Nahid Rana and. Cishan Alam and Javad Abrar.
| Team | captain | Head coach | Assistant coach |
| Dhumketu XI | Lytton Kumar Das | Muhammad Salahaddin | Ashraful |
| Durbar XI | Najmul Huseyn Shanto | Mizanur Rahman Babul | Tushar Imran |
| Duronto XI | Akbar Ali | Hanan Sarkar | Radin Salih |
- Dhumketu XI: Litton Das (C), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain Patwary, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mukidul Islam Mugdho (Replacing Taskin Ahmed), Shoriful Islam.
- Durbar XI: Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Habibur Rahman Sohan, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Tanveer Islam, Aliss Al Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Mohammad Saifuddin, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Al Fahad.
- Duronto XI: Akbar Ali (C), Jishan Alam, Javad Abrar, Mahfijul Islam Robin, Ariful Islam, Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan, Azizul Hakim Tamim, Ripon Mondol, Abdul Ghaffar Saqlain, Meherob Hossain, Rakibul Hasan, Nahid Rana, Iqbal Hossain Emon.
ODOMMO Bangladesh T20 Cup 2026: Tactical innovation and financial stakes
BCB invested Tk 2.5 crore (approx. INR 1.87 crore) Prize money and player fees to ensure that the tournament is not just symbolic but fiercely contested.
- Impact Player Rule: This tactical substitution rule, introduced for the first time in Bangladesh’s domestic circuit, aims to modernize the domestic game and reflect the strategic depth seen in the IPL.
- Match day experience: Every day to attract a crowd a Cultural program at 4:00 p.mfollowed by cricket matches 18:00 under the spotlights.
- Ticket Price: BCB introduced a favorable price for fans: Eastern Gallery (100 manats), North/South (200 manats), Club House (500 manats) and the Big Stand (1000 Tk).
🏏 Entry is Free for School and College Students!
School and college students will get free entry to Club House stands at SBNCS, Mirpur on match days of ODOMMO Bangladesh T20 Cup 2026.
Note: Free entry is subject to wearing school/college uniform or carrying a valid… pic.twitter.com/cnozA3Dasb
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) February 3, 2026
ODOMMO Bangladesh T20 Cup 2026: Complete Schedule (February 2026)
The tournament is held according to a compact round-robin system leading directly to the final.
- Thursday, February 5: Dhumketu XI vs Duronto XI (6pm)
- Friday, February 6: Dhumketu XI vs Durbar XI (6:00 PM)
- Saturday, February 7: Durbar XI vs. Duronto XI (18:00)
- Monday, February 9: THE GRAND FINALE (Best two teams) (18:00)
