AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)APL T20 is an independent fan guide to the Afghanistan Premier League. We built it for one simple reason: when the APL returned for 2026-27, the schedule, squads, scores and streaming details were scattered across press releases, social posts and dozens of tabs. We put everything a fan needs in one fast, mobile-friendly place, and keep it up to date through the season.
Why the APL matters
Afghanistan’s rise in cricket is one of the great stories in the modern game. The first Afghanistan Premier League, played in Sharjah in 2018, gave a home stage to a golden generation of Afghan players, and Balkh Legends lifted the trophy after beating Kabul Zwanan in the final. After an eight-year gap, the league returns in the UAE from 27 December 2026 with five franchises, each led by an Afghan Icon captain and backed by overseas stars picked at the 3 November 2026 player draft in Dubai.
We think that comeback deserves coverage that is clear, accurate and easy to use, whether you are following from Kabul, Dubai, Delhi, London or anywhere else.
What you will find here
- Full schedule: all fixtures, match times in GST, venues and the playoff path
- Live scores: ball-by-ball updates and full scorecards once the season begins
- Points table: standings, net run rate and how qualification works
- Teams and players: all five franchises, captains, overseas signings and complete squads
- Auction and draft: categories, Platinum signings and the confirmed Platinum fee
- Venues: Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi pitch, weather and records
- Where to watch and tickets: the platforms confirmed so far and how to buy tickets
- Winners list, FAQs and news and analysis
Our editorial standards
Trust is the only thing a guide like this has, so we follow a few firm rules:
- Sources first. Teams, captains, squads, draft results and past winners come from official Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announcements, franchise channels and established cricket media. Where sources disagree, we go with the official one and say so.
- Licensed live data. Live scores and scorecards come from a licensed cricket data provider and refresh automatically during matches.
- No guesswork presented as fact. Anything not yet confirmed, such as a tentative fixture, a broadcaster or a ticket price, is clearly labelled. We never invent figures to fill a gap.
- Dated updates. Every guide page shows when it was last updated, so you know how fresh the information is.
- Independent opinion. Our previews and analysis are our own. No team, sponsor or broadcaster pays for coverage or reviews what we publish.
Corrections
Cricket moves fast and we will sometimes get things wrong. If you spot a mistake, send us a correction with the page link and what should change. We check every report against official sources and fix confirmed errors as quickly as we can, usually the same day during the season.
Independence
APL T20 is a fan project. We are not the Afghanistan Cricket Board, the Afghanistan Premier League or any franchise, and we are not endorsed by them. Team names and logos are used only to identify teams and remain the property of their owners. You can read more in our disclaimer.
Get in touch
We would love to hear from fans, journalists and partners. Whether it is a correction, an idea for a feature or a partnership enquiry, visit our contact page.
Last updated 14 November 2026