Kabul – May 09, 2026: The ninth edition of the e& Regional List A Tournament 2026, powered by SuperCola, is set to begin on May 17, 2026. This event will feature five regional teams competing in a round-robin format from May 17 to June 4 across two venues in Nangarhar province.
The tournament
will kick off with the defending champions, Mis-e-Ainak Region, facing the
Band-e-Amir Region on May 17 at the Ghazi Amanullah Khan Cricket Ground. The
other three participants, the Speenghar Region, Amo Region and the Bost Region,
will also be vying for the title. Each participating team will play six matches
in the round-robin stage, and a total of 16 matches will be played over 14
days, with the final being scheduled for June 4.
This year's
tournament will take place in two phases, with the Eid Ul Adha holidays in
between. The pre-Eid phase will be held at the Ghazi Amanullah Khan Cricket
Ground from May 17 to 25. The post-Eid phase will also feature the Najibullah
Taraki Cricket Ground, alongside the Ghazi Amanullah Khan Cricket Ground, from
May 30 to June 4. All matches at the Ghazi Amanullah Khan Cricket Ground will
be broadcast live.
This
tournament will feature a majority of central and domestic double-contracted
players, as well as outstanding domestic talents. This provides the Afghanistan
Cricket Board with an opportunity to offer valuable exposure and excellent
playing prospects for young and emerging cricketers.
Etisalat has
secured the title sponsorship rights for the event and will promote their
e& brand. Additionally, Super Cola Beverages Manufacturing Company has been
granted the "powered by" sponsorship rights as part of a long-term
agreement. Consequently, the event will be named the “e& Regional List A
Tournament 2026, powered by SuperCola”.
As a crucial
part of Afghanistan's domestic cricket structure, the Regional List A
Tournament plays a significant role in the development of players and the
growth of cricket in the country.
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For further information, please contact:
Commercial Department
Afghanistan
Cricket Board (ACB)
Email: Marketing@Afghancricket.af
Website: www.acb.af