The ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026 began on August 30 in Malaysia, and the points table is now live. The opening matches have already produced results, with teams earning points based on their performances. The ten participating teams are divided into two groups of five, with the standings updated after each group-stage match.
Until then, the most useful reference is the last edition. The 2024 Premier Cup produced a clear set of group standings and a UAE title, and those results give a grounded sense of where each of the 2026 teams stood the last time they met at this level.
In this article, we cover the pre-season table, the full 2024 standings, a team-by-team last-edition breakdown, the points system, and the qualification scenarios.
ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026 Points Table (Pre-Season)
The ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026 is underway, with the live points table updated after each group-stage match.
The pre-season table below simply confirms the two-group structure and shows where each side lines up before the first ball in Malaysia.
Group A Points Table
| Pos | Team | M | W | L | T | N/R | PTS | NRR | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hong Kong | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | W |
| 2 | Saudi Arabia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | L |
| 3 | Bahrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 4 | Malaysia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 5 | Nepal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
Group B Points Table
| Pos | Team | M | W | L | T | N/R | PTS | NRR | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oman | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | W |
| 2 | Singapore | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | L |
| 3 | Kuwait | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 4 | Qatar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
With the current table blank, the real reference point is how these teams finished the last time the Premier Cup was played, which the next section sets out in full.
ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2024 Points Table (Last Edition)
The 2024 Premier Cup, played in Oman as a T20 event, split ten teams into two groups, and the final group tables below show how each side finished before the knockouts, where UAE went on to win the title.
Group A
| Position | Team | P | W | L | NR | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nepal | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +1.557 | 8 |
| 2 | Hong Kong | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | −0.128 | 4 |
| 3 | Qatar | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | −0.453 | 4 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | +0.306 | 2 |
| 5 | Malaysia | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | −0.918 | 2 |
Group B
| Position | Team | P | W | L | NR | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oman | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +2.149 | 8 |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +2.772 | 6 |
| 3 | Kuwait | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +0.569 | 4 |
| 4 | Bahrain | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | −0.031 | 2 |
| 5 | Cambodia | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | −5.903 | 0 |
Nepal and Oman topped their groups unbeaten, but UAE carried the strongest net run rate in Group B and lifted the trophy by beating Oman in the final. Cambodia, who finished bottom of Group B in 2024, are the one 2024 side not returning in 2026, with Singapore taking that tenth place.
Teams: Last Season Performance
Every 2026 team apart from Singapore featured in the 2024 Premier Cup, so their most recent showing at this level offers the clearest form guide. The numbered breakdown below gives each side’s 2024 group record and finish.
1. Nepal (NEP)
| Stat | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Group | A |
| Group Position | 1st |
| Record (W-L) | 4-0 |
| Points | 8 |
| Net Run Rate | +1.557 |
| Tournament Finish | 4th |
Nepal were the standout group side in 2024, winning all four matches with a healthy net run rate to top Group A.
Their run stalled in the knockouts, where they lost the semifinal and then the third-place playoff to finish fourth. As 2023 champions, they again arrive as one of the strongest names in the field.
2. Hong Kong, China (HK)
| Stat | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Group | A |
| Group Position | 2nd |
| Record (W-L) | 2-2 |
| Points | 4 |
| Net Run Rate | −0.128 |
| Tournament Finish | 3rd |
Hong Kong edged Qatar to second in Group A on net run rate, then translated that into a semifinal spot and a third-place finish, their best return of the teams that missed the final.
A 2-2 group record points to a side that competes hard but needs more consistency to break into the top two.
3. Malaysia (MAS)
| Stat | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Group | A |
| Group Position | 5th |
| Record (W-L) | 1-3 |
| Points | 2 |
| Net Run Rate | −0.918 |
| Tournament Finish | Group stage |
Malaysia had a difficult 2024, winning once and finishing bottom of Group A on net run rate.
Hosting the 2026 edition should help, with familiar surfaces and home support offering the platform for a stronger campaign than their last outing produced.
4. Bahrain (BAH)
| Stat | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Group | B |
| Group Position | 4th |
| Record (W-L) | 1-3 |
| Points | 2 |
| Net Run Rate | −0.031 |
| Tournament Finish | Group stage |
Bahrain managed one win in Group B in 2024 and finished fourth, with a near-even net run rate showing they were rarely well beaten.
Grouped in Group A for 2026, they will again target the odd upset that could lift them toward the knockout places.
5. Saudi Arabia (KSA)
| Stat | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Group | A |
| Group Position | 4th |
| Record (W-L) | 1-3 |
| Points | 2 |
| Net Run Rate | +0.306 |
| Tournament Finish | Group stage |
Saudi Arabia also won once in 2024, but a positive net run rate lifted them above Malaysia into fourth in Group A.
That figure hinted at competitiveness in defeat, and their growing domestic setup makes them a side to watch as they aim to convert close games into wins.
6. United Arab Emirates (UAE)
| Stat | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Group | B |
| Group Position | 2nd |
| Record (W-L) | 3-1 |
| Points | 6 |
| Net Run Rate | +2.772 |
| Tournament Finish | Champions |
The UAE finished second in Group B behind Oman but carried the tournament’s best net run rate, then went unbeaten through the knockouts to win the title.
That blend of firepower and depth makes them the team to beat in 2026, even as they defend the crown over 50 overs rather than 20.
7. Oman (OMA)
| Stat | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Group | B |
| Group Position | 1st |
| Record (W-L) | 4-0 |
| Points | 8 |
| Net Run Rate | +2.149 |
| Tournament Finish | Runners-up |
Oman were dominant in the group stage, winning all four matches to top Group B, before falling to UAE in the final.
With a strong 50-over pedigree and an ongoing World Cup League 2 campaign, they remain one of the region’s most reliable associate sides heading into 2026.
8. Kuwait (KUW)
| Stat | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Group | B |
| Group Position | 3rd |
| Record (W-L) | 2-2 |
| Points | 4 |
| Net Run Rate | +0.569 |
| Tournament Finish | Group stage |
Kuwait finished third in Group B in 2024 with a balanced 2-2 record and a positive net run rate, narrowly missing the knockouts.
That showing marked clear progress, and they will look to build on it against a demanding Group B field in 2026.
9. Qatar (QAT)
| Stat | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Group | A |
| Group Position | 3rd |
| Record (W-L) | 2-2 |
| Points | 4 |
| Net Run Rate | −0.453 |
| Tournament Finish | Group stage |
Qatar matched Hong Kong on points in Group A but lost out on net run rate to finish third and miss the semifinals.
A 2-2 record showed they could trouble the stronger sides, and closing that small margin is the target as they move to Group B for 2026.
ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026 Points System
Points in the group stage follow the standard round-robin system used for this format, rewarding wins and splitting the points for a tie or a washout. The table below sets out how each result is scored.
| Result | Points Awarded |
|---|---|
| Win | 2 |
| Tie | 1 |
| No Result / Abandoned | 1 |
| Loss | 0 |
ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026 Tournament Details
The key details below frame the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026 competition around the pre-season table, from the host venues to the format and the reigning champions carrying their title into a new edition.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026 |
| Dates | August 30 to September 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Bayuemas Oval (Kuala Lumpur), YSD-UKM Cricket Oval (Bangi) |
| Teams | 10 |
| Format | 50-over List A, two groups, semifinals and final |
| Organiser | Asian Cricket Council (ACC) |
| Defending Champions | United Arab Emirates (2024) |
ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026 Playoff Qualification Scenario
Once the group games begin, the points table decides who reaches the knockouts, with only the top two from each group of five advancing.
The table below maps each league finish to its playoff outcome.
| League Finish | Playoff Stage |
|---|---|
| Group winner (1st) | Qualifies for the semifinals |
| Group runner-up (2nd) | Qualifies for the semifinals |
| 3rd, 4th and 5th | Eliminated in the group stage |
The semifinals cross the groups, pairing the Group A winner with the Group B runner-up and the Group B winner with the Group A runner-up. The winners meet in the final, while the losing semifinalists contest the third-place playoff.
Net Run Rate Analysis
With teams level on points across a tight five-side group, net run rate is likely to be the decisive tiebreaker, exactly as it was in 2024. That season, Hong Kong pipped Qatar for a semifinal place in Group A purely on net run rate, both finishing on four points.
The 2024 numbers also showed how margins can separate the contenders, with UAE and Oman both clearing plus two while the lower sides slipped well below zero. In a condensed group of four matches each, a single heavy win or loss can swing net run rate sharply, so sides chasing qualification will weigh not just results but the manner of them.
Conclusion: UAE Will Defend Its Title At ACC Men’s 2026!
The ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026 points table is empty for now, with all ten teams level on zero until the action starts on August 30. The standings will build quickly once the two groups begin their round-robin schedules across Kuala Lumpur and Bangi.
Until then, the 2024 edition offers the clearest guide, with champions UAE, runners-up Oman and unbeaten group winners Nepal setting the benchmark the rest will chase.
The prize at the end remains the same: a top-two group finish opens the door to the semifinals, and ultimately to the associate route toward the Asia Cup.
