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):

See Also: SCL 2025, Match 17: Amo Sharks vs Boost Defenders full match highlights

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

In Match 18 of the 2025 Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL), Mis-e-Ainak Knights put on a fantastic all-round performance to defeat Band-e-Amir Dragons by 72 runs at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium. After being put in, the Knights put up an impressive total of 264/2 in their 20 overs before bowling out the Dragons for 192 in just 17.3 overs to register their fifth win of the season.

Mis-e-Ainak Knights Innings

The Knights’ batting was nothing short of sensational, as all three top batters smashed fifties in a brutal display of power-hitting. Wafiullah was the aggressor-in-chief, scoring 78 off just 35 balls with clean strikes all around the park. He was ably aided by Farmanullah Safi, who thumped 72 off 28 balls, and captain Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who played a calm yet combative knock of 70 from 39 balls. The trio combined to take Mis Ainak to their highest total of the season. The Dragons’ bowlers had no answers, with Gulbadin Naib (1/37), Khalil Ahmed (1/47), and Izharulhaq Naveed (0/26 in 2) struggling to contain the runs.

Band-e-Amir Dragons Innings

Chasing an enormous target of 265, the Dragons got off to a decent start but failed to keep up with the climbing required rate. Mohammad Haroon Khan tried to inject momentum with a quickfire 40 off 16 balls, while skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi chipped in with 35 off 24. Gulbadin Naib added a brisk 30 from 14, but the rest of the batting lineup failed to resist the Knights’ pressure. Mis Ainak’s bowlers, led by Bilal Sami (2/29), Mujeeb-ur-Rahman (2/36), and Ziaur Rahman Sharifi (2/38), kept chipping away with regular wickets to bowl out the Dragons for 192 in 17.3 overs.

See Also: SCL 2025: Points Table, Leading run scorers and wicket takers after BAD vs MAK match 18

Band-e-Amir Dragons vs Mis Ainak Knights: Scorecard

Mis Ainak Knights – 264/2 (20 Overs)

Band-e-Amir Dragons – 192/10 (17.3 Overs)

Match 18 of the Shpageeza Cricket League 2025 will see Band-e-Amir Dragons face off against Mis-e-Ainak Knights at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium. The encounter has been set to kick off at 3:00 PM IST (1:30 PM AFT) on July 29, 2025, as the two teams look to finish with a bang in the final rounds of the league phase.

Mis-e-Ainak Knights are currently second on the points table with four victories and three defeats. Khalid Taniwal has been their best batter this season with 234 runs, while Mujeeb Ur Rahman has been the best of the bowlers with 10 wickets. The Knights are looking to bounce back after a 50-run loss to Speen Ghar Tigers and solidify their position in the top two for a place in the final.

Band-e-Amir Dragons are in fourth place with three wins and three losses. Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi tops the run scorer with 258 runs, while spinner Izharulhaq Naveed has taken seven wickets till now. Having come out on top in a nail-biting 3-wicket victory against Boost Defenders, the Dragons will be looking to surprise the Knights and keep their slim hopes alive.

BAD vs MAK: Match Details

• Match: Band-e-Amir Dragons vs Mis-e-Ainak Knights
• Date: July 29, 2025
• Time: 3:00 PM IST and 2:00 PM AFT
• Venue: Kabul International Cricket Stadium
• Tournament: Shpageeza Cricket League 2025 – Match 18

BAD vs MAK: Live Streaming Details

See Also: SCL 2025: Points Table, Leading run scorers and wicket takers after SGT vs MAK match 16

BAD vs MAK: Squad Details

Band-e-Amir Dragons:
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Khalil Ahmed, Sediqullah Atal, Abdul Hadi, Haroon Khan, Nangialai Kharoti, Nijat Masood, Asif Musazai, Gulbadin Naib, Izharulhaq Naveed, Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Saleem, Lalbaz Sinzai, Qamar Shams, Mohammad Shahzad (wk).

Mis-e-Ainak Knights:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (c), Emal, Farmanullah, Khalil Gurbaz, Mohibullah Hamraz, Riaz Hassan, Nasir Jamal, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Zia-ur-Rehman, Bilal Sami, Zia Sharifi, Sayed Shirzad, Khalid Taniwal, Wafiullah Tarakhil, Afsar Zazai (wk), Sohail Khan Zurmati, Naveed Zadran.

In Match 3 of the 2025 Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL), Band-e-Amir Dragons beat Mis Ainak Knights by 6 wickets in a thriller in the last over at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium. The Knights batted first and reached 187/5, with 59 from Sohail Khan and 47 from Nasir Jamal. Khalil Ahmed starred with the ball for the Dragons, picking up 4/33. In reply, captain Hashmatullah Shahidi anchored the chase with 63 off 47 balls, while Sediqullah Atal’s quick 31 off 15 set the tone for the successful pursuit. Band-e-Amir reached 188/4 in 19.2 overs to seal a memorable win.

With this win, Band-e-Amir Dragons climbed to second position in the SCL 2025 table on 2 points with a net run rate of +0.374. Mis Ainak Knights, even though they played two games and won one, fell to third position with an NRR of -0.108.

SCL 2025 Points Table (After Match 3)

See Also: SCL 2025, Match 3: Band-e-Amir Dragons vs Mis Ainak Knights full match highlights

Top Performers—SCL 2025 

Most Runs:

• Imran Mir (AMO)—85 runs, Avg 85.00, SR 146.55
• Sohail Khan Zurmati (MAK)—82 runs, Avg 82.00, SR 132.26
• Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai (SGT)—75 runs, Avg 75.00, SR 166.67
• Nasir Jamal (MAK)—74 runs, Avg 37.00, SR 137.04
• Rahmanullah Zarma Khan (BAD)—64 runs, Avg 64.00, SR 164.10

Most Wickets:

• Khalil Ahmad (BAD)—4 wickets, Avg 8.25
• Farmanullah Safi (MAK)—4 wickets, Avg 11.00
• Zahir Khan (SGT)—3 wickets, Avg 11.00
• Mujeeb Ur Rahman (MAK)—3 wickets, Avg 16.67
• Ziaur Rahman Sharifi (MAK)—3 wickets, Avg 27.33

In Match 3 of the 2025 Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL), the Band-e-Amir Dragons took on Mis Ainak Knights at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium. Choosing to bowl first, the Dragons did well to restrict the Knights to a good total, despite a fluent fifty from Sohail Khan. In response, the Dragons' captain, Hashmatullah Shahidi, led a calm chase, securing a 6-wicket win with 4 balls remaining, kicking off their campaign in style.

Misbah-ul-Haq's Knights Innings

Choosing to bat first, Mis Ainak Knights scored a fighting 187/5 in 20 overs. Sohail Khan opened the innings and set the tone with a well-crafted 59 off 41 balls, while Nasir Jamal added a quick 47 off just 26 deliveries. Khalid Taniwal added the finishing touches to the scorecard with a quick 31 off 23 deliveries, giving the Knights a good finish. On the bowling front, Khalil Ahmed was the standout for the Dragons, claiming 4/33 in 4 overs, causing major damage in the middle overs. He was well supported by Izharulhaq Naveed (1/22 from 2 overs), while Nijat Masood bowled a tight spell even though he remained wicketless.

Band-e-Amir Dragons Innings

In response, Band-e-Amir Dragons showed cool and calculated aggression to pursue the target, reaching 188/4 in 19.2 overs. Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi stabilized the run chase nicely with 63 off 47 balls, and Sediqullah Atal added firepower at the top with 31 off only 15 deliveries. While Farmanullah Safi was dazzling with the ball for the Knights, taking 2/20 off 4 overs, the rest of the bowlers lacked penetration. Khalil Gurbaz (1/13) and Ziaur Rahman Sharifi (1/43) were unable to stop the Dragons' momentum.

See Also: SCL 2025: Points Table, Leading run scorers and wicket takers after BAD vs MAK match 3

Band-e-Amir Dragons vs Mis Ainak Knights: Match Scorecard

Mis Ainak Knights – 187/5 (20 Overs)

Band-e-Amir Dragons – 188/4 (19.2 Overs)

The Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL) 2025 enters Match 3 with a fierce battle between two of the top franchises—Band-e-Amir Dragons and Mis-e-Ainak Knights. Expect a thrilling display of Afghan T20 talent under the lights of the Kabul International Cricket Stadium, and the game will start at 10:00 AM IST (09:00 AM AFT) on July 20, 2025.

Band-e- Amir Dragons were runners-up in the last season of Shpageeza Cricket League, losing the final to Amo Sharks. Sediqullah Atal was the leader of their batting attack with 423 runs, while young spinner Allah Ghazanfar took 18 wickets. With Hashmatullah Shahidi, Atal, and Nangialai Kharoti on their side, they are still strong title hopefuls in 2025.

Mis-e-Ainak Knights currently sit 2nd on the points table with one win from one match. They opened their campaign with a 4-wicket victory over Speen Ghar Tigers, led by Wafiullah Tarakhil’s 45 runs and Mujeeb Ur Rahman’s 3 wickets. The Knights will look to continue their winning run against the in-form Dragons.

BAD vs MAK: Match Details

• Match: Band-e-Amir Dragons vs Mis-e-Ainak Knights
• Date: July 20, 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM IST and 09:00 AM AFT
• Venue: Kabul International Cricket Stadium
• Tournament: Shpageeza Cricket League 2025 – Match 3

BAD vs MAK: Live Streaming Details

See Also: SCL 2025 Live streaming details: Where and how to watch Speen Ghar Tigers vs Boost Defenders match 4

BAD vs MAK: Squad Details

Band-e-Amir Dragons: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mohammad Shahzad, Sediq Atal, Haroon Khan, Darwish Rasooli, Asif Musazai, Sediqullah Pacha, Abdul Hadi, Gulbadin Naib, Nangyal Kharoti, Asif Shah, Qamar Shams, Nijat Masood, Saleem Safi, Khalil Ahmad, Lal Baaz, Izhar Naveed, Allah Mohammad

Mis-e-Ainak Knights: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (c), Afsar Zazai, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Riaz Hassan, Wafullah Tarakhil, Khalid Taniwal, Nasir Jamal, Emal Shaheen, Sohail Zurmati, Farman Safi, Zia Akbar, Naveed Zadran, Sayed Shirzad, Bilal Sami, Zia Sharifi, Khalil Gurbaz, Mohib Hamraz