The Merwais Nika Regional 3-Day Trophy 2026 is an Afghan domestic cricket tournament. Five regional teams compete in a round-robin style format. The tournament runs from April 2 to April 20, 2026. Matches take place across two venues: Kandahar and Lashkar Gah.
A total of 10 matches are on the schedule. Each round features two matches running on the same dates at different venues. All matches start at 11:00 AM local time, which is 11:00 AM IST for Indian fans.
Merwais Nika Regional 3-Day Trophy 2026 Overview
| Aspect | Info |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Merwais Nika Regional 3-Day Trophy 2026 |
| Format | 3-Day First-Class Matches |
| Teams | 5 Regional Teams |
| Total Matches | 10 |
| Start Date | April 2, 2026 |
| End Date | April 20, 2026 |
| Venues | Kandahar and Lashkar Gah |
| Match Start Time | 11:00 AM Local / 5:30 AM GMT / 11:00 AM IST |
Merwais Nika Regional 3-Day Trophy 2026: Full Schedule
Here is the complete schedule for all 10 matches in the tournament:
| Match No | Date | Venue | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Match | Apr 02-04, 2026 | Kandahar | Boost Region vs Amo Region |
| 2nd Match | Apr 02-04, 2026 | Lashkar Gah | Band-E-Amir Region vs Mis Ainak Region |
| 3rd Match | Apr 06-08, 2026 | Kandahar | Boost Region vs Speen Ghar Region |
| 4th Match | Apr 06-08, 2026 | Lashkar Gah | Amo Region vs Mis Ainak Region |
| 5th Match | Apr 10-12, 2026 | Kandahar | Boost Region vs Mis Ainak Region |
| 6th Match | Apr 10-12, 2026 | Lashkar Gah | Speen Ghar Region vs Band-E-Amir Region |
| 7th Match | Apr 14-16, 2026 | Kandahar | Speen Ghar Region vs Amo Region |
| 8th Match | Apr 14-16, 2026 | Lashkar Gah | Band-E-Amir Region vs Boost Region |
| 9th Match | Apr 18-20, 2026 | Kandahar | Mis Ainak Region vs Speen Ghar Region |
| 10th Match | Apr 18-20, 2026 | Lashkar Gah | Band-E-Amir Region vs Amo Region |
Each match runs across three days. Two matches take place in each round at the same time but at different venues.
Round-by-Round Schedule
Here is Round-by-Round Schedule for the Tournament:
Round 1: April 2 to 4, 2026
The tournament starts with two matches on April 2. Boost Region takes on Amo Region in Kandahar. At the same time, Band-E-Amir Region faces Mis Ainak Region in Lashkar Gah. Both matches wrap up on April 4.
Round 2: April 6 to 8, 2026
The second round starts on April 6. Boost Region plays Speen Ghar Region in Kandahar. In Lashkar Gah, Amo Region meets Mis Ainak Region. Both matches conclude on April 8.
Round 3: April 10 to 12, 2026
Round 3 begins on April 10. Boost Region faces Mis Ainak Region in Kandahar. In Lashkar Gah, Speen Ghar Region takes on Band-E-Amir Region. Both matches end on April 12.
Round 4: April 14 to 16, 2026
The fourth round runs from April 14 to 16. Speen Ghar Region faces Amo Region in Kandahar. Band-E-Amir Region takes on Boost Region in Lashkar Gah.
Round 5: April 18 to 20, 2026
The final round starts on April 18. Mis Ainak Region plays Speen Ghar Region in Kandahar. Band-E-Amir Region faces Amo Region in Lashkar Gah. These final matches on April 20 close out the tournament.
Teams in Merwais Nika Regional 3-Day Trophy 2026
Five regional teams from Afghanistan compete in this tournament. Here is a look at each team:
- Boost Region: This team represents the Helmand province area. It plays its home matches in Kandahar. Boost Region features in all five rounds of the tournament.
- Amo Region: Named after the Amu Darya river in northern Afghanistan. Amo Region competes across both venues throughout the series.
- Band-E-Amir Region: Named after the famous Band-E-Amir lakes in Bamiyan province. This team plays in all five rounds.
- Mis Ainak Region: Named after the Mes Aynak area in Logar province. The team features in matches at both Kandahar and Lashkar Gah.
- Speen Ghar Region: Takes its name from the Spin Ghar mountain range along the Afghan-Pakistan border. It competes in four out of five rounds at different venues.
Venues For Merwais Nika Regional 3-Day Trophy 2026
Here are two main Venues:
Kandahar
Kandahar is one of Afghanistan’s major cities and a key cricket hub. All five Kandahar-slot matches take place here across the tournament. The city has a strong cricketing culture. The ground regularly hosts Afghan domestic tournaments.
Lashkar Gah
Lashkar Gah is the capital of Helmand province. It serves as the second venue throughout the tournament. All five Lashkar Gah-slot matches take place here. The ground has hosted domestic cricket before.
Running two venues at the same time helps the tournament finish within a 19-day window without any schedule clashes.
How to Watch Merwais Nika Regional 3-Day Trophy 2026 in India
Indian fans have a few options to follow the Merwais Nika Regional 3-Day Trophy 2026.
FanCode is the main platform for Afghan domestic cricket in India. The app and website carry streaming rights for Afghanistan Cricket Board events. Indian fans can subscribe using yearly, monthly, or match-specific pass options.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board’s YouTube channel sometimes streams domestic matches for free. Check the ACB’s official YouTube page before each match day for live links.
For live text updates and scorecards, ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz cover the tournament in real time. These platforms are useful for fans who prefer to track matches without video.
Note: Streaming rights for Afghan domestic cricket may vary. Always check the Afghanistan Cricket Board’s official website for the latest information.
Match Timings for Indian Fans
All matches start at 5:30 AM GMT, which is 11:00 AM IST. Indian fans can watch from the start of play without a late-night schedule.
| Time Zone | Start Time | Note |
| Afghanistan (AFT) | 10:00 AM | Local Time |
| GMT | 5:30 AM | Greenwich Mean Time |
| IST (India) | 11:00 AM | Indian Standard Time |
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Conclusion: Merwais Nika Regional 3-Day Trophy 2026 Starts From 2nd April 2026
The Merwais Nika Regional 3-Day Trophy 2026 gives Afghanistan’s regional teams a structured platform to compete in first-class cricket. The tournament runs from April 2 to 20 across Kandahar and Lashkar Gah. All 10 matches follow a round-robin format across five rounds.
Indian fans can follow the series on FanCode or through live text updates on ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz. All matches start at 11:00 AM IST, which is a convenient time for fans in India.
Keep an eye on ACB’s official channels for streaming links, team news, and match updates throughout the tournament.
