APL 2026-27 points table — before the season starts
The season starts on Sunday 27 December 2026, and no match has been played yet — so every team is still on zero. The table below is the starting position, not a prediction. The first standings appear here after Match 1, and the table is updated after every match day from then on.
| Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Akcel United Kabul | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
 Balkh Zwanan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
 Kandahar Warriors | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
 Nangarhar Cosmic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
 Paktia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
P: played. W: won. L: lost. NR: no result. Pts: points. NRR: net run rate. Every team plays 8 league matches.
How the points table works
A win is worth 2 points, and a loss is worth nothing. Each of the five teams plays 8 league matches — every opponent twice in the double round-robin — for 20 league matches in all. The top four teams at the end of the league stage qualify for the playoffs, and the season ends with the final on Wednesday 20 January 2027.
When teams finish level on points, net run rate decides the order. Net run rate is the average runs per over a team scores, minus the average runs per over it concedes, across its matches. The points tariff for a no result, and the full tie-break order, have not been published for 2026-27 yet — they will be added here once the league confirms them.
When the first table appears
The first points go on the board after Match 1 on Sunday 27 December 2026, starting at 5:30 PM Afghanistan time in the UAE. The winner takes 2 points and the top of the table. The opening match teams and the ground have not been announced yet, so the first table cannot be previewed any further than that.
After that the table moves every match day. The full fixture list is on the APL Schedule page once the ACB publishes it, and every result is on the APL Results page.
Frequently asked questions
When will the APL 2026-27 points table appear?
After the first match, on Sunday 27 December 2026. Until then every team is on zero points and the table is empty.
How many points is a win worth in the APL?
A win is worth 2 points. A loss is worth nothing. The points for a no result have not been published for 2026-27 yet.
How many teams qualify for the APL playoffs?
Four. The top four teams on the points table after the 20 league matches qualify, and the final is on Wednesday 20 January 2027.
What is net run rate?
Net run rate is a team’s average runs per over scored, minus its average runs per over conceded. It decides the order when teams finish level on points.
When does the APL league stage end?
The league stage runs from 27 December 2026 into January 2027. The exact last league date depends on the fixture list, which the ACB has not published yet.
More APL coverage
- APL Schedule — Fixtures, dates and format.
- APL Results — Every result, once the season starts.
- APL Live Scores — The next match and live updates.
- APL Teams — Captains, coaches and squads.
- APL Stats — Top scorers, wicket takers and records.
- APL Tickets — Availability and official channels.
- APL — the season in full: schedule, teams, points table and where to watch.