APL head to head records
Every APL 2018 pairing, counted from the full Sharjah record. Ten pairings and 23 matches, with no figure invented. The five 2026 clubs have not met yet, so their head-to-head starts with the new season on 27 December 2026.
What the head-to-head record covers
Every row below is a complete meeting record between two 2018 clubs: the two league games, plus any semi-final or final they played against each other. All 23 matches of the 2018 season produced a winner, so there is no drawn or abandoned column to explain away. The pairings run alphabetically, and the record reads in the order the clubs are named — the first number is the first club's wins.
The 2018 clubs and the 2026 franchises share city names, not records. Balkh Legends, Kabul Zwanan, Kandahar Knights, Nangarhar Leopards and Paktia Panthers were the 2018 clubs. Akcel United Kabul, Balkh Zwanan, Kandahar Warriors, Nangarhar Cosmic and Paktia are new franchises. A 2018 record belongs to the club that earned it. It does not carry over to a 2026 franchise with a similar name.
Every number below was rebuilt from the twenty league scores and the three knockout results on the results page, which reconcile with the points table. No figure was estimated.
APL 2018 head-to-head records
| Pairing | Played | Record | Leader | Last meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balkh Legends vs Kabul Zwanan | 3 | 3–0 | Balkh Legends | Final, 21 Oct 2018, Legends won by 4 wickets |
| Balkh Legends vs Kandahar Knights | 2 | 2–0 | Balkh Legends | 18 Oct 2018, Legends won by 6 wickets |
| Balkh Legends vs Nangarhar Leopards | 3 | 2–1 | Balkh Legends | Semi-final, 19 Oct 2018, Legends won by 171 runs |
| Balkh Legends vs Paktia Panthers | 2 | 1–1 | Level | 13 Oct 2018, Legends won by 89 runs |
| Kabul Zwanan vs Kandahar Knights | 2 | 2–0 | Kabul Zwanan | 16 Oct 2018, Zwanan won by 4 wickets |
| Kabul Zwanan vs Nangarhar Leopards | 2 | 1–1 | Level | 12 Oct 2018, Leopards won by 15 runs |
| Kabul Zwanan vs Paktia Panthers | 3 | 2–1 | Kabul Zwanan | Semi-final, 20 Oct 2018, Zwanan won by 90 runs |
| Kandahar Knights vs Nangarhar Leopards | 2 | 1–1 | Level | 13 Oct 2018, Knights won by 26 runs |
| Kandahar Knights vs Paktia Panthers | 2 | 1–1 | Level | 17 Oct 2018, Knights won by 4 wickets |
| Nangarhar Leopards vs Paktia Panthers | 2 | 0–2 | Paktia Panthers | 14 Oct 2018, Panthers won by 7 wickets |
The finalists have their own page: Balkh Legends vs Kabul Zwanan, with the three meetings and the final. The full 2018 season sits on the 2018 season page.
Biggest 2018 clashes
The widest margin of the season came in the first semi-final. Balkh Legends made 235 for 5 against Nangarhar Leopards on 19 October 2018 and bowled them out for 64, a win by 171 runs. That 64 is the lowest total of the season.
The highest total came four days earlier. Legends made 244 for 6 against Kabul Zwanan on 14 October, and Zwanan answered with 223 for 7. The 467 runs in that match are the most in any game of the season.
The closest finish was decided by 2 runs. Kabul Zwanan defended 173 for 6 against Kandahar Knights on 11 October, who finished on 171 for 7. The final was tighter in another way: Legends chased Zwanan's 132 for 9 with 138 for 6 in 18.1 overs on 21 October, and Qais Ahmad was named player of the match.
Only three pairings ended with a lead of two or more wins. Legends led Kabul Zwanan 3-0. Legends also led Kandahar Knights 2-0, and Paktia Panthers led Nangarhar Leopards 2-0. The other seven pairings were level or split 2-1.
APL 2026 matchups
No 2026 result exists yet. Until the season starts on 27 December 2026, each page below compares the two squads. The schedule page carries what is confirmed about the season.
Conclusion
The 2018 book is closed and complete. Legends finished on top of the pairing that mattered most, against Kabul Zwanan, and won the final. The 2026 book opens on 27 December 2026. Each result will be added to the results page. The points table will move after every match. This page will grow a 2026 table of its own once the five new clubs have met. Until then, the squad comparisons above are the only head-to-head view the new season offers.
Frequently asked questions
Do the 2018 head-to-head records apply to the 2026 teams?
No. The 2018 records belong to Balkh Legends, Kabul Zwanan, Kandahar Knights, Nangarhar Leopards and Paktia Panthers. The 2026 franchises are new clubs with similar names, and they start at 0-0. A 2018 record never carries over to a 2026 franchise.
Which 2018 pairing was the most one-sided?
Balkh Legends against Kabul Zwanan. Legends won all three meetings: twice in the league and again in the final on 21 October 2018. Legends also led Kandahar Knights 2-0, and Paktia Panthers led Nangarhar Leopards 2-0.
What was the biggest win in APL 2018?
Balkh Legends beat Nangarhar Leopards by 171 runs in the semi-final on 19 October 2018. Legends made 235 for 5, and the Leopards were bowled out for 64, the lowest total of the season.
When do the 2026 head-to-head records start?
With the first ball of the new season on 27 December 2026. Each result will be added to the results page after the match, and this page will grow a 2026 table once the five clubs have met.
Last updated 5 November 2026, 18:21 GST