The Rangpur Riders team has consistently been one of the most dynamic franchises in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), standing for Rangpur City. Let’s explore Rangpur Riders history and their performance in the league in the following paragraph.
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Rangpur Riders Squad Basic Info
| City | Rangpur |
| Home Ground | Rangpur Stadium |
| BPL Wins | 1 (2017) |
Rangpur Riders History
The Rangpur Riders team made their debut in the second edition of the BPL, with the team being acquired by Mustafa Rafiqul Islam, the owner of iSports Limited. Notable players such as Nasir Hossain and Abdur Razzaq were key figures for the team.
First BPL Championship in 2017
The year 2017 was the most significant in Rangpur Riders history, as after a period of inconsistent performances, they triumphed in that year’s BPL. They defeated Dhaka Dynamites in the final to claim their first-ever championship. Chris Gayle’s outstanding performance earned him both the Man of the Match and Player of the Series awards. He was also the highest run-scorer of the tournament, accumulating a total of 485 runs. For the Rangpur Riders team, this victory was hard-earned with special credit going to the outstanding performance of the bowlers. In the subsequent league seasons, the team performed consistently and made several appearances in the playoffs, continuing to aim for the next championship trophy.
Rebranding Names
The Rangpur Riders squad has also faced multiple changes in ownership. Like Durbar Rajshahi, they were excluded from the list of participating teams in the 2022 season due to ownership and other factors, leaving a blank page in the history of the Rangpur Riders. The team name we see today is the result of a restoration following another ownership change in 2023.
- Rangpur Riders (2012)
- Rangpur Rangers (2019)
- Rangpur Riders (2023)
Rangpur Riders Team：Ride Hard, Win Harder
Despite multiple changes in ownership, the Rangpur Riders squad has maintained its original team structure. The unforgettable moment when The Riders of Hope, under the captaincy of Mohammad Mithun, won the championship in 2017 is still deeply etched in the hearts of the fans. What kind of story will these vibrant players write in the future of Rangpur Riders history？Let’s continue to look forward to it.
