Eight city-based franchises spanning two continents, each representing a major cricket market across Asia and Africa.
Mumbai, India
India’s flagship franchise, based in the country’s commercial and cricketing capital. Maximum broadcast reach and sponsorship value.
Dubai, UAE
AACL’s Gulf hub franchise, anchoring MENA broadcast rights and connecting the league to the UAE’s global commerce and South Asian diaspora.
Cape Town, South Africa
Representing one of South Africa’s most iconic cricket cities, with strong domestic following and ICC World Cup 2027 host-nation momentum.
Johannesburg, South Africa
South Africa’s commercial heartland franchise, tapping into the country’s largest media and corporate sponsorship market.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s flagship franchise, drawing on one of the world’s most passionate and historically successful cricket nations.
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s franchise, representing a nation with one of the fastest-growing cricket fan bases in South Asia.
Nairobi, Kenya
East Africa’s pioneering franchise, positioned for first-mover advantage in one of the continent’s fastest-growing cricket markets.
Lagos, Nigeria
West Africa’s franchise, bringing T20 cricket to Africa’s most populous nation and largest media market.