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Kabul Zwanan – APL 2018 squad and record

Kabul Zwanan reached the 2018 final and lost it, but still owned several of the tournament's signature performances. Rashid Khan captained the side and was named player of the series. They finished third in the league with four wins, beat Paktia Panthers in the semi-final, and then lost the final to Balkh Legends.

Quick Facts

City
Kabul
Captain
Rashid Khan
Head coach
Not listed for 2018
Mentor
Not listed
Debut season
2018
Titles
2018 runners-up
Home ground
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Owner
Not listed
Squad size
See below

Kabul Zwanan 2018 season

Zwanan ended the league on 8 points from four wins and four defeats, at a net run rate of −0.070. Their best night with the bat came on 9 October against Nangarhar Leopards, when Hazratullah Zazai scored 124 and put on 144 with Luke Ronchi in a chase of 189 that Zwanan won by seven wickets. They also opened the tournament with a win, chasing Paktia Panthers' 218 for 4 with 220 for 7.

The semi-final on 20 October was comfortable: Zwanan made 192 for 9 and bowled Paktia Panthers out for 102, winning by 90 runs. The final the next day went the other way. Zwanan won the toss and chose to bat, reaching 132 for 9, with Javed Ahmadi top-scoring on 32; Qais Ahmad's 5 for 18 broke the innings, and though Wayne Parnell took 3 for 35 in the chase, Gayle finished it. Zwanan are not Akcel United Kabul, and Rashid Khan's 2026 captaincy sits at Kandahar Warriors — the 2018 result belongs to this club separately.

Kabul Zwanan 2018 scores

All 10 matches below were played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in October 2018.

Kabul Zwanan 2018 results, league and knockouts
Date Match Result
5 Oct 2018 Paktia Panthers 218/4 (20) v Kabul Zwanan 220/7 (19.1) Kabul Zwanan won by 3 wickets
6 Oct 2018 Kabul Zwanan 176/6 (20) v Balkh Legends 177/2 (18.5) Balkh Legends won by 8 wickets
9 Oct 2018 Nangarhar Leopards 188/5 (20) v Kabul Zwanan 191/3 (17.5) Kabul Zwanan won by 7 wickets
11 Oct 2018 Kabul Zwanan 173/6 (20) v Kandahar Knights 171/7 (20) Kabul Zwanan won by 2 runs
12 Oct 2018 Nangarhar Leopards 182/5 (20) v Kabul Zwanan 167/9 (20) Nangarhar Leopards won by 15 runs
14 Oct 2018 Balkh Legends 244/6 (20) v Kabul Zwanan 223/7 (20) Balkh Legends won by 21 runs
16 Oct 2018 Kandahar Knights 152/5 (20) v Kabul Zwanan 153/6 (19.1) Kabul Zwanan won by 4 wickets
18 Oct 2018 Kabul Zwanan 168/4 (20) v Paktia Panthers 172/4 (19.4) Paktia Panthers won by 6 wickets
20 Oct 2018 — semi-final Kabul Zwanan 192/9 (20) v Paktia Panthers 102 (14.5) Kabul Zwanan won by 90 runs
21 Oct 2018 — final Kabul Zwanan 132/9 (20) v Balkh Legends 138/6 (18.1) Balkh Legends won by 4 wickets

Kabul Zwanan players who defined 2018

Rashid Khan's player-of-the-series award leads the list, but the batting carried Zwanan just as far. Hazratullah Zazai made 322 runs in the tournament, including that 124 against Nangarhar Leopards. Laurie Evans made 305. With the ball, Wayne Parnell took 3 for 35 in the final chase, the best bowling return of a losing cause.

Kabul Zwanan 2018 squad

Kabul Zwanan players with a checked APL line
Player Role Note
Hazratullah Zazai Batter 322
Laurie Evans Batter 305
Luke Ronchi Wicketkeeper 144 with Zazai
Wayne Parnell Bowler 3/35 off 4 overs
Javed Ahmadi Batter 32 off 19

Kabul Zwanan 2018 record

2018 runners-up. Every match was played in Sharjah in October 2018.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is in the Kabul Zwanan squad?

The checked 2018 names are listed above.

Is Kabul Zwanan the same club as the 2018 side from Kabul?

No. The city is shared. The franchise, the badge and the results are not. Titles stay with the club that won them.

Where do they play?

Sharjah Cricket Stadium, which hosted the whole 2018 season.

Last updated 3 November 2026, 15:20 GST