The Sylhet phase of the 2026 Bangladesh Premier League produced some strong individual performances with both bat and ball. Several players stood out during this part of the league, helping their teams stay in the race or sealing the playoffs spots. As the tournament now moves to Dhaka, the impact of the Sylhet round lays the foundation for the future outcomes of the season.
Najmul Hossain Shanto finished the Sylhet phase as the top run scorer. Playing for Rajshahi Warriors, he scored 292 runs in eight innings. He has been out of the T20I setup, and he hasn’t been selected for Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad either. But he replied well with the bat, playing the inside-out shots well getting to the pitch of the ball. His average stayed above forty and his strike rate crossed one forty. Shanto also scored a century and added another fifty. His highest score was 101.
Parvez Hossain Emon also enjoyed a strong run in Sylhet. Representing Sylhet Titans, he scored 288 runs from nine innings. He maintained a solid average with good productivity in terms of scoring. He had a good year in 2025 as a T20 batter, and he has started off well in 2026 as well. Emon hit three fifties and often held the innings together when early wickets fell. His contributions kept Sylhet competitive across the phase.
Adam Rossington impressed at the top for Chattogram Royals. Coming from the Nepal Premier League as the Player of the Tournament, he scored 258 runs in six innings. He played aggressive cricket and scored quickly. His strike rate stayed close to 140. Rossington hit three fifties and his highest score was 73. His starts and partnerships with Naim Sheikh helped Chattogram post strong totals and chase targets with confidence.
Tawhid Hridoy had a mixed but useful Sylhet phase for Rangpur Riders. He scored 207 runs in eight innings. He struck two fifties and narrowly missed a century with a highest score of 97. Hridoy often played the role of an anchor and helped Rangpur recover from pressure situations.
Dawid Malan completed the top five batters. Playing for Rangpur Riders, he scored 203 runs in six innings. He registered two fifties and used his experience to build innings when needed. But for him to he really impactful, he has to get his striking better as the tournament advances.
Among the bowlers, Hasan Mahmud led the wicket chart despite playing for Noakhali Express. He took 14 wickets in eight matches. He bowled with pace and discipline, and of course, his seam movement early on, and struck at important moments, even when his team struggled overall.
Shoriful Islam was key for Chattogram Royals. He picked up 13 wickets in seven innings. He bowled with control, moving it back in towards the right handers in the first overs, and kept his economy rate in check. Shoriful often broke partnerships and applied pressure during the middle and death overs.
Mustafizur Rahman, the global star, delivered another solid phase for Rangpur Riders. He also claimed 13 wickets from eight matches. He used his slower balls well, often termed as ‘mysterious’ by commentators and experts, and maintained a good bowling average. His experience showed in tight situations.
Ripon Mondol, as expected, emerged as an impactful bowler for Rajshahi Warriors. He took 13 wickets in six innings. He bowled with confidence in the death overs, like he always does and mixed it up well. He has been one of the bowlers with a hat-trick this season. He also won a super-over for his team. His economy and consistency added balance to Rajshahi’s attack.
Nasum Ahmed rounded off the top five bowlers. Playing for Sylhet Titans, he picked up 12 wickets in nine innings. He bowled economically and controlled the middle overs. His spell often helped Sylhet slow down scoring and build pressure.
The Sylhet phase set the tone for the rest of the league. These performances now form the base as the BPL moves to Dhaka, where teams will fight for the final playoff places and better positions going into the knockouts.
Summary of the performances in Sylhet phase:
Top five batters
Najmul Hossain Shanto (Rajshahi Warriors) – 292 runs in 8 innings. He scored one century and one fifty, with a highest score of 101.
Parvez Hossain Emon (Sylhet Titans) – 288 runs in 9 innings. He hit three fifties and was a key run scorer for his team.
Adam Rossington (Chattogram Royals) – 258 runs in 6 innings. He scored three fifties, with his highest being 73.
Towhid Hridoy (Rangpur Riders) – 207 runs in 8 innings, including two fifties and a top score of 97.
Dawid Malan (Rangpur Riders) – 203 runs in 6 innings, with two fifties.
Top five bowlers
Hasan Mahmud (Noakhali Express) – 14 wickets in 8 innings, bowling average 12.29 and economy 6.07. Best figures 4/26.
Shoriful Islam (Chattogram Royals) – 13 wickets in 7 innings, bowling average 13.31 and economy 6.92. Best figures 3/18.
Mustafizur Rahman (Rangpur Riders) – 13 wickets in 8 innings, bowling average 16.31 and economy 7.07. Best figures 3/18.
Ripon Mondol (Rajshahi Warriors) – 13 wickets in 6 innings, bowling average 15.54 and economy 8.42. Best figures 4/13.
Nasum Ahmed (Sylhet Titans) – 12 wickets in 9 innings, bowling average 17.75 and economy 6.26. Best figures 5/7.
