The headline feature in Cricket Captain 2026 is the massive expansion of playable domestic leagues, adding 45 new teams from five nations. For the first time, you can dive into the domestic structures of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Ireland, and Zimbabwe, offering unprecedented depth for long-term rebuilds. This complete new domestic teams list for Cricket Captain 2026 gives you every new club you can manage right from the start.
The 45 new teams are spread across the three main formats: first-class, List A (50-over), and T20. This allows you to build a dynasty from the ground up, developing local talent in a specific country before taking the reins of the national side. Below is the full breakdown of every new team added to the game, organized by country.
Sri Lanka: 19 New Teams
Sri Lanka receives the biggest update with a total of 19 new teams, split between its franchise T20 league and a multi-tiered domestic system. The game includes the five Lanka Premier League (LPL) franchises and 14 teams from the domestic structure, likely representing the top clubs from the Major League Tournament that feeds into the National Super League.
Lanka Premier League (LPL) Teams
The five flashy franchises from Sri Lanka's premier T20 competition are all included, featuring their updated 2026 names.
- Colombo Kaps
- Dambulla Sixers
- Galle Gallants
- Jaffna Kings
- Kandy Royals
Domestic First-Class & List A Teams
The core of Sri Lanka's domestic scene is built around its provincial hubs in the National Super League (NSL) and the clubs that supply them. The game adds 14 playable teams from this structure, giving you a deep talent pool to scout from.
National Super League (NSL) Hubs:
- Colombo
- Dambulla
- Galle
- Kandy
Key Feeder Clubs (among others included):
- Nondescripts Cricket Club
- Singhalese Sports Club
- Colts Cricket Club
- Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club
- Ragama Cricket Club
- Moors Sports Club
- Burgher Recreation Club
- Chilaw Marians Cricket Club
- Sri Lanka Army Sports Club
- Negombo Cricket Club
Cricket Captain 2026 in-game screenshot
Bangladesh: 8 New Teams
Bangladesh's passionate and competitive domestic scene finally arrives in Cricket Captain, represented by the eight regional teams of the National Cricket League (NCL). These teams form the backbone of the country's first-class and List A competitions, providing the primary pathway to the national side.
The game adds the following eight NCL divisional teams:
- Barisal Division
- Chattogram Division
- Dhaka Division
- Khulna Division
- Mymensingh Division
- Rajshahi Division
- Rangpur Division
- Sylhet Division
Managing one of these sides offers a classic Cricket Captain challenge: identifying the next Shakib Al Hasan or Mustafizur Rahman from a pool of raw, regional talent and turning your division into a national powerhouse. Success in the NCL is the direct route to supplying players for the Bangladesh Test and ODI squads.
Cricket Captain 2026 in-game screenshot
Afghanistan: 9 New Teams
Afghanistan's domestic structure is now fully playable, adding a total of nine teams across its regional competitions. This includes five T20 franchise teams from the high-octane Shpageeza Cricket League and four regional teams that compete in the Ahmad Shah Abdali 4-day Tournament (first-class) and the Ghazi Amanullah Khan Regional One Day Tournament.
Shpageeza Cricket League (T20) Teams
These franchise teams are packed with Afghanistan's white-ball superstars and are your ticket to T20 glory.
- Amo Sharks
- Band-e-Amir Dragons
- Boost Defenders
- Kabul Eagles
- Mis Ainak Knights
- Speenghar Tigers
- Hindukush Stars
- Pamir Zalmi
Regional First-Class & List A Teams
The game includes the core regional hubs that compete for the red-ball and 50-over crowns. While some players overlap with the T20 league, these teams represent the provincial talent pipelines.
- Amo Region
- Band-e-Amir Region
- Boost Region
- Mis Ainak Region
- Speen Ghar Region
Starting a save here means navigating a system known for producing world-class mystery spinners and aggressive top-order batsmen. Can you find and nurture the next generation of Afghan talent?
Cricket Captain 2026 in-game screenshot
Zimbabwe: 5 New Teams
Cricket Captain 2026 introduces the complete Zimbabwean domestic franchise system. The five core teams compete across all three formats, participating in the Logan Cup (first-class), the Pro50 Championship (List A), and the Domestic T20 Competition. This is a fantastic new landscape for a challenging rebuild save.
The five playable Zimbabwean franchises are:
- Mashonaland Eagles
- Matabeleland Tuskers
- Mid West Rhinos
- Mountaineers
- Southern Rocks
Each franchise has a rich history and represents a different region of the country. Taking over a team like the Southern Rocks, who were historically disbanded and later returned, or the dominant Mashonaland Eagles offers a compelling long-term narrative. The challenge is to not only win domestic trophies but also to produce talent capable of restoring Zimbabwe's status on the international stage.
Cricket Captain 2026 in-game screenshot
Ireland: 4 New Teams
The Irish Inter-Provincial Series is now fully integrated, adding a focused and highly competitive set of teams. While the real-world 2026 series features three teams, the game includes four to provide a more robust domestic structure for career progression.
The four playable Irish provincial teams are:
- Leinster Lightning
- Northern Knights
- North West Warriors
- Munster Reds
The Inter-Provincial Series is split into the Inter-Provincial Cup (50-over) and Inter-Provincial Trophy (T20). This is the smallest of the new domestic pools, making for intense, rivalry-driven seasons where every match counts. It’s the perfect starting point for a manager who wants to dominate a smaller league and have a direct hand in shaping the Irish national team.
Your Next Challenge Awaits
The addition of these 45 teams transforms the scope of Cricket Captain 2026, shifting the focus from established powerhouse nations to the exciting and unpredictable world of associate member domestic cricket. Whether you're unearthing a gem in the mountains of Afghanistan, navigating the divisional rivalries of Bangladesh, or rebuilding a fallen giant in Zimbabwe, these new leagues provide the deepest and most rewarding management experience in the series to date.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many new teams are in Cricket Captain 2026?
There are a total of 45 new playable domestic teams in Cricket Captain 2026, spread across five new countries: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, and Ireland.
Are the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) teams included?
While the game adds the eight divisional teams from Bangladesh's National Cricket League (NCL) for first-class and List A cricket, the franchise-based BPL teams are not explicitly listed as part of this initial domestic expansion. The focus is on the core regional structure.
Can I manage both a domestic and international team in these new countries?
Yes. Just like with other nations in the game, you can manage a domestic side in Sri Lanka, for example, and also be appointed as the coach of the Sri Lankan national team, allowing you to develop and promote your own players.
Why does Ireland have four teams in the game but only three in real life in 2026?
Cricket Captain 2026 likely includes the Munster Reds, who have competed in the Inter-Provincial Series in recent years, to create a more balanced and engaging four-team league structure for the game's career mode, even though they are not part of the real-world 2026 competition.