Mis-e-Ainak Knights wrapped up their Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL) 2025 group stage with a thumping 72-run victory over Band-e-Amir Dragons in Match 18 at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium. After being put in to bat, the Knights went on a rampage with the bat, racking up a massive total of 264/2 in their 20 overs. The top three did all the damage—Wafiullah smashed 78 off 35, Farmanullah Safi cracked 72 off 28, and skipper Rahmanullah Gurbaz played a steady hand with 70 off 39 deliveries. None of the Dragons’ bowlers could contain the onslaught, with Gulbadin Naib (1/37) and Khalil Ahmed (1/47) picking up the only two wickets.

In reply, the Dragons tried to go hard in the chase but faltered under scoreboard pressure and were bowled out for 192 in just 17.3 overs. Mohammad Haroon Khan (40 off 16) and Hashmatullah Shahidi (35 off 24) fought valiantly, while Gulbadin Naib added a quick 30. Nonetheless, the Knight's bowlers. Bilal Sami (2/29), Mujeeb-ur-Rahman (2/36), and Ziaur Rahman Sharifi (2/38) were very alert in keeping the Dragons at bay. With that victory, Mis-e-Ainak Knights finished the league stage with 10 points and some confidence going into the finals, while the Band-e-Amir Dragons finished with 6 points and out of the race.

SCL 2025 Points Table (After Match 18):

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Top Performers – SCL 2025

Most Runs:

• Hashmatullah Shahidi (BAD) – 293 runs, Avg 41.86, SR 133.79
• Wafiullah Tarakhil (MAK) – 292 runs, Avg 41.71, SR 156.15
• Khalid Taniwal (MAK) – 268 runs, Avg 38.29, SR 172.90
• Mohammad Akram Zazai (BDD) – 266 runs, Avg 44.33, SR 129.76
• Imran Mir (AMO) – 239 runs, Avg 39.83, SR 140.59

Most Wickets:

• Mujeeb Ur Rahman (MAK)—12 wickets, Avg 17.25, SR 15.58
• Sharafuddin Ashraf (AMO) – 11 wickets, Avg 17.82, SR 13.64
• Khalil Gurbaz (MAK) – 10 wickets, Avg 19.50, SR 14.40
• Arab Gul Momand (BDD) – 9 wickets, Avg 17.00, SR 14.22
• Farmanullah Safi (MAK) – 9 wickets, Avg 19.56, SR 15.33