APL T20 Schedule 2018-26, APL Teams List, Broadcasting Channel, Team Stats, Records, Afghanistan Premier League 2018-2026
The Afghanistan Premier League (Also know as APL or APLT20) is a Twenty20 cricket league tournament organized by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (APL). Afghanistan Premier League (APL) was started on October 2018. The International Cricket Council (ICC) approved plans for the tournament.
- Season 1 - The tournament first season was scheduled on 5th October to 21 October 2018.
- Season 2 - The tournament Second season is scheduled on 2026.
The Afghanistan Premier League (APL) 2026 is officially set for a major relaunch after a long hiatus since its inaugural 2018 season.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has partnered with a joint venture of ITW and Trans Group to ensure the league's long-term stability.
Afghanistan Premier League (APL) Tournament Summary | ||||||
| Countries | Afghanistan | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrator | Afghanistan Cricket Board | |||||
| Format | Twenty20 | |||||
| First edition | 2018–19 | |||||
| Latest edition | 2018–19 | |||||
| Next edition | 2026 | |||||
| Number of teams | 5 | |||||
| Current champion | Balkh Legends (1st title) | |||||
| Most successful | Balkh Legends (1 title) | |||||
| Most runs | Mohammad Shahzad (344) | |||||
| Most wickets | Isuru Udana (17) | |||||
| Website | https://www.aplt20.tv/ | |||||
Afghanistan Premier League (APL) Teams | ||||||
| Team | City | Region | Debut | Owner | Captain | Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balkh Legends | Mazar-i-Sharif | North | 2018 | Unknown | Mohammad Nabi | Simon Helmot |
| Kabul Zwanan | Kabul | Central | 2018 | Morelli Sports FZC | Rashid Khan | Heath Streak |
| Kandahar Knights | Kandahar | Southwest | 2018 | SB Sports | Asghar Afghan | Kabir Ali |
| Nangarhar Leopards | Jalalabad | East | 2018 | Unknown | Ben Cutting | Venkatesh Prasad |
| Paktia Super Kings | Khost, Loya Paktia | Southeast | 2018 | Unknown | Shahid Afridi | Dawlat Ahmadzai |
Afghanistan Premier League (APL) overall season results | ||||||
| Season | Teams | Final venue | Winner | Final Result | Runner-up | Man of the Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | Balkh Legends 138/6 (18.1 overs) | Balkh Legends won by 4 wickets | Kabul Zwanan 132/9 (20 overs) | Rashid Khan (Kabul Zwanan) |
| 2026 | 5 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Key Details for APL 2026 Schedule:
The tournament is planned for the last quarter of 2026, likely starting in October-Dec.
Venue:
Matches are expected to be hosted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Format:
The league will feature five city-based franchises competing in a double round-robin format, followed by playoffs and a final.
Player Selection:
A player draft or auction is anticipated around June or July 2026.
