The Afghanistan National T20 Cup 2026 time table is out.
Thirty days of domestic T20 cricket, squeezed into 13, with two games on most days at the Kunduz Cricket Ground.
The ACB officially calls it the e& National T20 Cup 2026, powered by Super Cola.
Five regional sides compete from May 2, and the two best teams meet in the final on May 14.
Afghanistan National T20 Cup 2026
Everything you need — timings, teams, format, and how to watch — is below.
Afghanistan National T20 Cup 2026: Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Official Name | e& National T20 Cup 2026, powered by Super Cola |
| Organised By | Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Format | T20 |
| Teams | 5 Regional Sides |
| Match Structure | Double Round-Robin + Final |
| Total Matches | 21 |
| Tournament Opens | May 2, 2026 |
| Grand Final | May 14, 2026 |
| Venue | Kunduz Cricket Ground, Kunduz |
| Country | Afghanistan |
Afghanistan National T20 Cup 2026: Full Time Table
The ACB scheduled two matches daily on most days. Rest days fall on May 7 and May 13. All times are Afghanistan Time (AFT, UTC+4:30).
| # | Date | Day | Match | Time (AFT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 2, 2026 | Saturday | Speenghar vs Bost | 9:00 AM |
| 2 | May 2, 2026 | Saturday | Mis-e-Ainak vs Amo | 2:00 PM |
| 3 | May 3, 2026 | Sunday | Bost vs Mis-e-Ainak | 9:00 AM |
| 4 | May 3, 2026 | Sunday | Speenghar vs Band-e-Amir | 2:00 PM |
| 5 | May 4, 2026 | Monday | Amo vs Bost | 9:00 AM |
| 6 | May 4, 2026 | Monday | Band-e-Amir vs Mis-e-Ainak | 2:00 PM |
| 7 | May 5, 2026 | Tuesday | Amo vs Band-e-Amir | 9:00 AM |
| 8 | May 5, 2026 | Tuesday | Speenghar vs Mis-e-Ainak | 2:00 PM |
| 9 | May 6, 2026 | Wednesday | Speenghar vs Amo | 9:00 AM |
| 10 | May 6, 2026 | Wednesday | Band-e-Amir vs Bost | 2:00 PM |
| 11 | May 8, 2026 | Friday | Mis-e-Ainak vs Amo | 9:00 AM |
| 12 | May 8, 2026 | Friday | Bost vs Speenghar | 2:00 PM |
| 13 | May 9, 2026 | Saturday | Amo vs Speenghar | 9:00 AM |
| 14 | May 9, 2026 | Saturday | Mis-e-Ainak vs Band-e-Amir | 2:00 PM |
| 15 | May 10, 2026 | Sunday | Amo vs Bost | 9:00 AM |
| 16 | May 10, 2026 | Sunday | Band-e-Amir vs Speenghar | 2:00 PM |
| 17 | May 11, 2026 | Monday | Bost vs Band-e-Amir | 9:00 AM |
| 18 | May 11, 2026 | Monday | Speenghar vs Mis-e-Ainak | 2:00 PM |
| 19 | May 12, 2026 | Tuesday | Bost vs Mis-e-Ainak | 9:00 AM |
| 20 | May 12, 2026 | Tuesday | Amo vs Band-e-Amir | 2:00 PM |
| 21 | May 14, 2026 | Thursday | Final (Top 2 Teams) | 2:00 PM |
AFT to IST Conversion
Afghanistan Time is one hour behind Indian Standard Time.
| Slot | AFT | IST |
|---|---|---|
| Morning Game | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Afternoon Game | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Teams, Captains and Provinces
Each of the five teams covers a cluster of Afghan provinces. Regional pride runs deep here, which is part of what makes the competition sharp.
| Team | Provinces | Captain |
|---|---|---|
| Speenghar Region | Nangarhar, Kapisa, Kunar, Laghman, Nuristan | Zubaid Akbari |
| Bost Region | Kandahar, Helmand, Nimroz, Uruzgan, Zabul | Najibullah Zadran |
| Mis-e-Ainak Region | Khost, Logar, Paktia, Paktika | Ijaz Ahmadzai |
| Amo Region | Balkh, Faryab, Jowzjan, Samangan, Sar-e Pol | Imran Mir |
| Band-e-Amir Region | Ghazni, Bamyan, Daykundi, Maidan Wardak | Hazratullah Zazai |
Match Details: Players to Follow
- Hazratullah Zazai leads Band-e-Amir and has the numbers to back it up. He finished the 2024 edition with 310 runs at a strike rate of 158.16. Few domestic batters in this region hit that hard.
- Najibullah Zadran captains Bost. A middle-order hitter with a long international career, he is the kind of player who can change a match in six overs.
- Ijaz Ahmadzai of Mis-e-Ainak went from captaining his regional side to earning a reserve spot in Afghanistan’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad. His performances here clearly caught the selectors’ attention.
- Abdollah Ahmadzai of Band-e-Amir grabbed 4 wickets in the opening match of 2026, putting him straight at the top of the wicket-takers chart.
Format: How Teams Qualify for the Final
The double round-robin means each team plays the other four twice. Eight league games per side before the knockout.
When the league phase ends, the two teams with the most points play the Grand Final on May 14. No semi-finals, no eliminator. Just two teams, one match, winner takes all.
For context: the 2025 edition ran under franchise names (Hindukush Strikers, Pamir Legends, etc.).
The ACB dropped that format and brought back the original regional identity structure for 2026.
Who Has Won the National T20 Cup Before?
Two editions have been completed. Here are the results.
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Band-e-Amir Region | Mis-e-Ainak Region | Won by 23 runs |
| 2025 | Hindukush Strikers | Pamir Legends | Won by 1 wicket |
The 2025 final went right to the wire. Hindukush Strikers needed 97 to win and got home with one wicket to spare. That is as close as it gets.
Kunduz Cricket Ground
Kunduz hosts every match this year.
The 2024 edition spread games across multiple cities, but the ACB has used a single-venue model since 2025.
The surface is generally flat and batting-friendly early in a tournament.
As the pitches wear across 21 games at the same ground, the later rounds could play differently.
Spinners tend to come into the game more as wear builds up.
Teams playing the final on May 14 will be dealing with a pitch that has seen a lot of cricket in the two weeks before.
Watching the Tournament Live
| Region | Platform |
|---|---|
| India | FanCode (App and Website) |
| Afghanistan | AF Sports / ACB Official Channels |
| Scores and Stats | ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, CREX |
| Ball-by-Ball | CricketWorld.com |
FanCode is the go-to for Indian viewers. The tournament is listed as “Super Cola National T20 Cup, 2026” on their platform.
Check before the first match whether you need a separate match pass or tour pass for live access.
What does this tournament do for Afghan Cricket?
The National T20 Cup is the clearest domestic route to Afghanistan’s national team.
Selectors watch, and players who perform get opportunities. Ijaz Ahmadzai is the proof this year.
It also gives cricketers from provinces with limited infrastructure a stage.
Remote regions rarely produce players who make it to the national level without a competition that specifically gives them a team and a platform. This one does.
FAQs
- What is the Afghanistan National T20 Cup 2026 time table?
The tournament runs from May 2 to May 14, 2026. Two matches are played daily at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM AFT, except on rest days (May 7 and May 13).
- How many matches are in the Afghanistan National T20 Cup 2026?
There are 21 matches in total, including the Grand Final on May 14.
- Which teams are in the Afghanistan National T20 Cup 2026?
Speenghar, Bost, Mis-e-Ainak, Amo, and Band-e-Amir are the five regional teams.
- Where is the Afghanistan National T20 Cup 2026 played?
All matches take place at the Kunduz Cricket Ground in Kunduz province.
- How do teams qualify for the final?
The top two teams after the double round-robin league stage qualify for the Grand Final on May 14.
- Where can fans outside Afghanistan watch the tournament?
Indian viewers can watch on FanCode. Live scores are available on ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, and CREX.
Final Thoughts:
The Afghanistan National T20 Cup 2026 time table runs tight.
Two games a day, 13 days, one venue. It is an efficient format that does not waste time.
Band-e-Amir come in as the defending regional champions with Zazai in form.
The other four sides have the firepower to challenge. May 14 will give us the answer.
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