List of current first-class cricket teams
This is a list of current first-class cricket teams, organised first by country and then alphabetically. For a clear explanation of first-class status, see first-class cricket. Where a team plays at more than one home ground, only their main ground is listed here.
Afghanistan
National team: Afghanistan national cricket team1From February 2017, Afghanistan domestic matches are granted first-class status. This will take effect in the next season of the Ahmad Shah Abdali tournament in September 2017. Afghanistan has six domestic teams that play in first-class and T20 competitions. They do not have a 50 over tournament.
| Name | Home ground | Reference |
| Amo Region | n/a | |
| Band-e-Amir Region | n/a | |
| Boost Region | n/a | |
| Kabul Green | Kabul National Cricket Stadium, Kabul | |
| Mis Ainak Region | n/a | |
| Speen Ghar Region | n/a |
Australia
National team: Australia national cricket teamBangladesh
National team: Bangladesh national cricket teamNotes:
- Bangladesh A and Bangladeshis matches are also considered first-class.
England and Wales
India
National team: India national cricket teamNotes:
1 Rest of India, India A, and various President's XIs are also adjudged first-class.
2 Makeshift zonal teams are also made and guest teams like England lions also play.
Ireland
Ireland's Inter-Provincial Championship received first-class status in October 2016 from the ICC. The first-class status for the matches came into effect with the 2017 Inter-Provincial Championship.National team: Ireland cricket team
New Zealand
National team: New Zealand national cricket team| Name | Home ground | Reference |
| Auckland Cricket Association | Eden Park, Auckland | |
| Canterbury Cricket Association | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | |
| Central Districts Cricket Association | McLean Park, Napier | |
| Cricket Wellington | Basin Reserve, Wellington | |
| Northern Districts Cricket Association | Seddon Park, Hamilton | |
| Otago Cricket Association | University Oval, Dunedin |
Pakistan
National team: Pakistan national cricket teamSouth Africa
National team: South Africa national cricket teamNotes:
1 Also considered first-class when playing in the ICC Intercontinental Cup.
Sri Lanka
National team: Sri Lanka national cricket teamWest Indies
National team: West Indies cricket team| Name | Home ground | Reference |
| Barbados Cricket Association | Kensington Oval Bridgetown | |
| The Guyana Cricket Board | Bourda, Georgetown | |
| Jamaica Cricket Association | Sabina Park, Kingston | |
| Leeward Islands Cricket Association | Antigua Recreation Ground, Antigua | |
| Trinidad & Tobago Cricket Board of Control | Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain | |
| Windward Islands Cricket Board of Control | Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia |
Note: West Indies 'A' and West Indian XI matches are also considered first-class.
Zimbabwe
National team: Zimbabwe national cricket team| Name | Home ground | Reference |
| Mashonaland Eagles | Harare Sports Club, Harare | |
| Matabeleland Tuskers | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo | |
| Mid West Rhinos | Kwekwe Sports Club, Kwekwe | |
| Mountaineers | Mutare Sports Club, Mutare | |
| Rising Stars | Takashinga Cricket Club, Highfield, Harare |
Countries with international first-class cricket
The following countries play first-class cricket as an international team in certain circumstances.Hong Kong
National team: Hong Kong national cricket team1Note:
1 first-class only when playing in the ICC Intercontinental Cup.
Namibia
National team: Namibia national cricket team1Note:
1 first-class only when playing in the ICC Intercontinental Cup and in the South African SAA Provincial Challenge against South African first-class teams.
Netherlands
National team: Netherlands national cricket team1Note:
1 first-class only when playing in the ICC Intercontinental Cup.
Papua New Guinea
National team: Papua New Guinea national cricket team1Note:
1 first-class only when playing in the ICC Intercontinental Cup.
Scotland
National team: Scotland national cricket team1Note:
1 first-class only when playing in the ICC Intercontinental Cup or when playing against Ireland or English first-class county teams.
United Arab Emirates
National team: United Arab Emirates national cricket team1Note:
1 first-class only when playing in the ICC Intercontinental Cup.
Former first-class cricket teams
Bermuda
National team: Bermuda national cricket teamNote:
1 first-class only when playing in the ICC Intercontinental Cup.
Canada
National team: Canada national cricket team1Note:
1 first-class only when playing in the ICC Intercontinental Cup.
Cayman Islands
National team: Cayman Islands national cricket team1Note:
1 first-class only when playing in the ICC Intercontinental Cup.
Kenya
National team: Kenya national cricket team 1Note:
1 first-class only when playing in the ICC Intercontinental Cup and against touring first-class teams.
Malaysia
National team: Malaysia national cricket team1Note:
1 first-class only when playing in the ICC Intercontinental Cup.
Nepal
National team: Nepal national cricket team1Note:
1first-class only when playing in the ICC Intercontinental Cup.
Uganda
National team: Uganda national cricket team1Note:
1 first-class only when playing in the ICC Intercontinental Cup.
United States of America
National team: United States national cricket team1Note:
1 first-class only when playing in the ICC Intercontinental Cup.