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)

Band-e-Amir Dragons secured a dramatic 3-wicket win over the Boost Defenders in Match 15 of the 2025 Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL) at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium. Once the toss had been made, the Dragons chose to bowl first to take advantage of the surface. Although the Defenders batted well, the Dragons chased the target down in the last over of the game.

Boost Defenders Innings

The Boost Defenders posted a competitive total of 182/6 in 20 overs. Karim Janat played an innings of 65 off 41 balls to lead the team. Captain Ibrahim Zadran gave him the best support by making 54 off 36 balls. Najibullah Zadran Najibullah Zadran added valuable runs at the end, smashing an unbeaten 37 off just 21 balls to give the innings a strong finish. Among the Dragons' bowlers, Gulbadin Naib was the standout performer, grabbing 4/41 in his 4 overs, while Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar (1/25) and Mohammad Saleem Safi (1/41) provided crucial support.

Band-e-Amir Dragons Innings

In reply, the Dragons set a chase in a measured manner and finished with one ball remaining to win at 183/7 in 19.5 overs. Sediqullah Atal was the top scorer with 34 off 22, anchoring the innings in the middle phase. Mohammad Haroon Khan (30 off 23) and Sadiqullah Pacha (28* off 10) played a vital role in maintaining the run rate and winning the game. The Defenders tried to hold their defense through Bashir Ahmad (2/39), Azim Zadran (1/5), and Arab Gul (1/31), but they weren't enough to stop the Dragons' late charge.

See Also: WCL 2025: Points Table, Leading run scorers and wicket takers after INDCH vs ENGCH match 13

Band-e-Amir Dragons vs Boost Defenders: Scorecard

Boost Defenders – 182/6 (20 Overs)

Band-e-Amir Dragons – 183/7 (19.5 Overs)

Match 12 of the Shpageeza Cricket League 2025 will see Band-e-Amir Dragons take on Speen Ghar Tigers at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium. The game is set to commence at 3:00 PM IST (2:00 PM AFT) on July 26, 2025. Both sides will look to rebound from recent losses and get their campaign back on track.

The Band-e-Amir Dragons are presently 4th on the points table with two victories and two defeats. Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi has led from the front with 215 runs, while spinner Izharulhaq Naveed has taken six wickets. But the Dragons will be eager to bounce back after a narrow 9-run loss against Boost Defenders.

Speen Ghar Tigers, however, are yet to register a win and find themselves at the bottom of the table following four consecutive defeats. Ijaz Ahmadzai is their top run-getter with 100 runs, while Zahir Khan is their top bowler with five wickets. After a close 3-wicket loss to Amo Sharks, the Tigers are desperate for their first win.

BAD vs SGT: Match Details

• Match: Band-e-Amir Dragons vs Speen Ghar Tigers
• Date: July 26, 2025
• Time: 3:00 PM IST / 2:00 PM AFT
• Venue: Kabul International Cricket Stadium
• Tournament: Shpageeza Cricket League 2025 – Match 12

BAD vs SGT: Live Streaming Details

See Also: SCL 2025: Points Table, Leading run scorers and wicket takers after BDD vs BAD match 10

BAD vs SGT: 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, and Mohammad Shahzad (wk).

Speen Ghar Tigers:
Rashid Khan (c), Fareed Ahmad, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Zubaid Akbari, Ismat Alam, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Naseer Khan, Zahir Khan, Shams Karokhil, Lutfullah, Ibrahim Sharifi, Baheer Shah, Rahmat Shah, Yousuf Shah, Dawlat Zadran, Rahmanullah Zadran, and Hazratullah Zazai.

Match 10 of the Shpageeza Cricket League 2025 will see a competitive clash between Boost Defenders and Band-e-Amir Dragons at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium. The encounter is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM IST (2:00 PM AFT) on July 24, 2025. The two sides will hope to reinforce their standing in the points table as the tournament builds up.

With one win and two losses, the Boost Defenders are sitting in 4th place. Leading the batting for Boost Defenders is Wasim Akram with 122 runs, while Abdul Rahman Rahmani is their leading wicket-taker with six wickets. Band-e-Amir Dragons will be coming into this game after a loss to Mis-e-Ainak Knights by 18 runs, and they will be looking to bounce back.

Band-e- Amir Dragons are currently 2nd on the table and are very consistent with 2 wins out of 3 games. Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has been in superb form, having scored 166 runs, while spinner Izharulhaq Naveed has impressed, taking six wickets. They will go into battle after a narrow 12-run victory over the Speen Ghar Tigers and will be looking to keep the winning momentum going.

BDD vs BAD: Match Details

• Match: Boost Defenders vs Band-e-Amir Dragons
• Date: July 24, 2025
• Time: 3:00 PM IST and 2:00 PM AFT
• Venue: Kabul International Cricket Stadium
• Tournament: Shpageeza Cricket League 2025 – Match 10

BD vs BAD: Live Streaming Details

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BDD vs BAD: Squad Details

Boost Defenders: Ibrahim Zadran (c), Bashir Ahmad, Bilal Ahmad, Noor Ahmad, Mohammad Akram, Yama Arab, Mobin Bakhtyar, Arab Gul, Karim Janat, Haji Murad Muradi (wk), Allah Noor, Naveed Obaid, Abdul Rahman, Tariq Stanikzai, Abdullah Tarakhail, Azim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Shawkat Zaman.

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).

Band-e-Amir Dragons won their match with a close 12-run victory against Speen Ghar Tigers in Match 7 of the 2025 Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL) at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium. After being put into bat, the Dragons managed to score a respectable total of 192/5 in 20 overs. The Tigers, in reply, fought very hard but could only manage 180/9 in their chase.

Band-e-Amir Dragons Innings

Choosing to bat first, Band-e-Amir Dragons compiled a solid total of 192/5 in their 20 overs. Sediqullah Atal was the man of the innings, scoring a classy 75 off just 47 balls, confidently steering the top order. He was well-supported by Mohammad Shahzad, who chipped in with a quickfire 39 from 32 deliveries. Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi added useful runs with a 22-ball 30, ensuring the innings maintained momentum. Speen Ghar’s Shams UR Rahman Karokhil picked up 3/42 to peg back the Dragons late in the innings, while Faridoon Dawoodzai chipped in with a wicket.

Speen Ghar Tigers Innings

In reply, the Speen Ghar Tigers fought back well but finished at 180/9 in 20 overs. Wicketkeeper Ikram Alikhil led from the front with a fluent 51 from 33 balls, giving them hope in the innings. Darwish Rasooli’s aggressive 46 off 20 and Rahmat Shah’s composed 44 from 36 kept the Tigers in contention throughout. However, the Dragons’ bowlers held their nerve under pressure. Izharulhaq Naveed led the bowling effort with figures of 3/28, while Gulbadin Naib and Mohammad Saleem Safi picked up crucial wickets to restrict the Tigers.

See Also: SCL 2025: Points Table, Leading run scorers and wicket takers after BAD vs SGT match 7

Band-e-Amir Dragons vs Speen Ghar Tigers: Match Scorecard

Band-e-Amir Dragons – 192/5 (20 Overs)

Speen Ghar Tigers – 180/9 (20 Overs)

Match 7 of the Shpageeza Cricket League 2025 continues with a vital match between the Band-e-Amir Dragons and Speen Ghar Tigers on July 22, 2025, at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium beginning at 10:00 AM IST (9:00 AM AFT). Both teams are aiming for crucial points as the competition intensifies.

Currently, the Band-e-Amir Dragons are in 4th place in the points table with one win and one loss, and entrusting their 3-wicket loss in their previous match against the Amo Sharks is behind them. Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi is the leading run-scorer for the side with 136 runs, while Khalil Ahmed has taken 4 wickets to top their bowling chart. The Dragons will be eager to return to winning ways.

Speen Ghar Tigers, meanwhile, are at the bottom of the standings with two back-to-back losses. They were handed a 65-run defeat by Boost Defenders in their previous match. Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai has scored 80 runs, and Zahir Khan has picked up 5 wickets so far. With Rashid Khan at the helm, they’ll be looking for a turnaround.

BAD vs SGT: Match Details

• Match: Band-e-Amir Dragons vs Speen Ghar Tigers
• Date: July 22, 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM IST and 9:00 AM AFT
• Venue: Kabul International Cricket Stadium
• Tournament: Shpageeza Cricket League 2025 – Match 7

BAD vs SGT: Live Streaming Details

See Also: SCL 2025: Points Table, Leading run scorers and wicket takers after MAK vs BDD match 6

BAD vs SGT: 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)

Speen Ghar Tigers: Rashid Khan (c), Fareed Ahmad, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Zubaid Akbari, Ismat Alam, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Naseer Khan, Zahir Khan, Shams Karokhil, Lutfullah, Ibrahim Sharifi, Baheer Shah, Rahmat Shah, Yousuf Shah, Dawlat Zadran, Rahmanullah Zadran, Hazratullah Zazai

The Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL) 2025 is in action with Match 5, featuring an exciting top-table clash between the Amo Sharks and the Band-e-Amir Dragons. This match will take place on July 21, 2025, at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium, beginning at 10:00 AM IST (9:00 AM AFT). Both teams are coming off wins in their opening matches, in which case, we can expect quality action from two of the heavyweights of the tournament.

Amo Sharks are currently placed 2nd on the points table, having won their first match against Boost Defangers by 6 wickets. The top scorer with the bat was the opener Imran Mir with 85 runs, and the bowling team was led by left-arm pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi with 2 wickets. With their well-balanced team being led by captain Azmatullah Omarzai, the Sharks will be eager to continue their winning run.

Band-e-Amir Dragons sit just below in 3rd position, also with a win to their name. They defeated Mis-e-Ainak Knights in their last match, winning by 6 wickets. Top scorer was Rahmanullah Zadran with 64 runs, and Khalil Ahmed starred with the ball, taking 4 wickets. Under the leadership of Hashmatullah Shahidi, the Dragons have the momentum to challenge any opponent.

AMO vs BAD: Match Details

• Match: Amo Sharks vs Band-e-Amir Dragons
• Date: July 21, 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM IST and 09:00 AM AFT
• Venue: Kabul International Cricket Stadium
• Tournament: Shpageeza Cricket League 2025 – Match 5

See Also: SCL 2025 Live streaming details: Where and how to watch Boost Defenders vs Mis-e-Ainak Knights match 6

AMO vs BAD: Live Streaming Details

AMO vs BAD: Squad Details

Amo Sharks: Azmatullah Omarzai (c), Aftab Alam, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Qais Ahmad, Sharifullah Ahmadzai, Yamin Ahmadzai, Hassan Eisakhil, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Babar Khan, Abdul Malik, Imran Mir, Ijaz Mihri, Mohammadullah, Noor Rahman, Samiullah Shinwari, Shahidullah

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)

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 10th edition of the Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL), Afghanistan T20 league, will be held between July 19 and August 1, 2025, at the Kabul Cricket Stadium. Among five competing franchises, the Band-e-Amir Dragons, led by experienced top-order batter Hashmatullah Shahidi, are being recognized as one of the strongest teams in the competition.

Band-e-Amir Dragons have a well-balanced squad, with all departments well covered. Their batting is stacked with players like Darwish Rasooli, Sediq Atal, and Asif Musazai, who provide firepower and consistency. star wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Shahzad will not just provide much-needed explosiveness at the top but also much-needed experience behind the stumps.

The bowling unit is no less intimidating. With Nijat Masood and Saleem Safi leading the pace attack and with dynamic spin partners Abdul Hadi and Nangyal Kharoti, they are set to take advantage of the turning Afghan tracks. The all-rounders Gulbadin Naib and Qamar Shams rounded out the attack, while Allah Mohammad, Khalil Ahmad, and Asif Shah all added youth to the side.

See Also: Afghanistan T20 league: Full list of players and captain for Amo Sharks for SCL 10

Band-e-Amir Dragons Squad for SCL 10

• Hashmatullah Shahidi (c)
  
• Mohammad Shahzad (wk)
  
• 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
  

With every base covered—from top-order stability to dynamic middle-order hitters, quality seamers, and one of the tournament’s most potent spin attacks in Abdul Hadi and Nangyal Kharoti—Band-e-Amir Dragons are arguably one of the best teams in SCL 10 and genuine contenders for the title.