8 Founding Franchises

The Teams

Eight city-based franchises spanning two continents, each representing a major cricket market across Asia and Africa.

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Tier 1 · ₹90–110 Cr

Mumbai Mavericks

Mumbai, India

India’s flagship franchise, based in the country’s commercial and cricketing capital. Maximum broadcast reach and sponsorship value.

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Tier 1 · ₹90–110 Cr

Dubai Falcons

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.

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Tier 2 · ₹60–80 Cr

Cape Town Titans

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.

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Tier 2 · ₹60–80 Cr

Johannesburg Giants

Johannesburg, South Africa

South Africa’s commercial heartland franchise, tapping into the country’s largest media and corporate sponsorship market.

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Tier 3 · ₹40–60 Cr

Colombo Kings

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s flagship franchise, drawing on one of the world’s most passionate and historically successful cricket nations.

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Tier 3 · ₹40–60 Cr

Oman Dagger’s

Oman

Oman Draggers Cricket Team  “Draggers” symbolizes a fearless force that drags the competition into their territory, dominates with confidence, and leaves a mark with every performance. United by brotherhood, driven by ambition, and built to make every match count, they don’t just play the game they own the arena

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Tier 4 · ₹25–40 Cr

Nairobi Navigators

Nairobi, Kenya

East Africa’s pioneering franchise, positioned for first-mover advantage in one of the continent’s fastest-growing cricket markets.

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Tier 4 · ₹25–40 Cr

Lagos Legends

Lagos, Nigeria

West Africa’s franchise, bringing T20 cricket to Africa’s most populous nation and largest media market.

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