BPL prize money has been increased [Source: @BCBtigers/x.com]
Fortune Barishal and Chittagong Kings are set to battle it out for the BPL 2025 title and fans are in for an absolute cracker. After weeks of intense cricket, it has all come down to the final where the trophy and a whole lot of cash is on the line.
And speaking of cash, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has raised the stakes big time this season. For the first time, every playoff team will get prize money, and the champions will take home a record BDT 2.5 crore. That’s more money, more competition and more reason to bring your best game in the final.
The BPL 2025 Prize Pool
Winning the BPL trophy is always special but with this huge prize pool, it’s even sweeter. Here’s what’s at stake:
- Champions – BDT 2.5 crore (Increased from BDT 2 crore)
- Runner-Up – BDT 1.5 crore (Up from BDT 1 crore)
- 3rd Place Team – BDT 60 lakh (First time ever)
- 4th Place Team – BDT 40 lakh (New addition)
- Highest Run Scorer – BDT 5 lakh
- Highest Wicket-Taker – BDT 5 lakh
- Best Fielder – BDT 3 lakh
- Emerging Player – BDT 3 lakh (Brand new category)
For the first time, even the third and fourth-placed teams are getting paid.
Fortune Barishal vs Chittagong Kings: Journey To The Final
It’s been a wild ride to the final. Seven teams started, now only two remain.
Fortune Barishal was the first to book their ticket to the final. After topping the leagu estage, they defeated Chittagong Kings in Qualifier 1, making sure they had an easy ride straight to the big game.
Chittagong Kings, who finished second, had to work harder. After losing to Barishal, they faced Khulna Tigers in Qualifier 2. It went down to the last ball, but Kings held their nerve and won, setting up a final showdown against Barishal.
It’s a rematch, but this time, there’s no second chance. One team will lift the trophy, the other will go home wondering what could have been.
What to Expect In The BPL 2025 Final?
This is it. BDT 2.5 crore and the title of BPL 2025 champions are on the line. Both teams have been in top form, but finals are a different beast.
The pitch at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur is expected to be batting-friendly but under the lights, the bowlers will have something to work with too. Spinners could play a big role, and how teams handle the middle overs might decide the game.