Boost Defenders edged past Band-e-Amir Dragons by 9 runs in Match 10 of the 2025  Shpageeza Cricket League in a nail-biting finish. After being asked to bat first, the Defenders piled up 212/5 on the board, thanks to a composed 86 off 57 balls by Wasim Akram. He received able support from Allah Noor (41 off 23) and Najibullah Zadran (36 off 11), who provided the late fireworks. Mohammad Saleem Safi (2/28) and Nangeyalia Kharote (1/27) were the pick of the bowlers for the Dragons.

In response, Band-e-Amir Dragons made a strong start and stayed in the hunt till the end. Gulbadin Naib made 57 off 26 balls, and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi scored 49 off 37 balls. However, Boost Defenders’ young spinner Noor Ahmad produced a match-winning spell of 5/28, derailing the Dragons' charge. The Bin-e-Amir Dragons finished with 203/8 in their 20 overs and lost by 9 runs.

This result moved Boost Defenders up 4 points with a rate of +0.539 to stay in third position in the table. Band-e-Amir Dragons also sit on four points with a rate of +0.082, just behind the Defenders due to the NRR being less.

SCL 2025 Points Table (After Match 10):

See Also: SCL 2025, Match 10: Boost Defenders vs Band-e-Amir Dragons full match highlights

Top Performers—SCL 2025

Most Runs:

• Hashmatullah Shahidi (BAD)—215 runs, Avg 53.75, SR 136.94
• Mohammad Akram Zazai (BDD)—208 runs, Avg 69.33, SR 130.82
• Wafiullah Tarakhil (MAK)—172 runs, Avg 43.00, SR 159.26
• Shahidullah Kamal (AMO)—159 runs, Avg 79.50, SR 113.57
• Imran Mir (AMO)—145 runs, Avg 48.33, SR 146.46

Most Wickets:

• Abdul Rahman (BDD)—7 wickets, Avg 16.86, Econ 9.83
• Noor Ahmad (BDD)—7 wickets, Avg 11.71, Econ 5.13
• Mujeeb Ur Rahman (MAK)—7 wickets, Avg 13.29, Econ 5.94
• Khalil Gurbaz (MAK)—6 wickets, Avg 12.83, Econ 7.00
• Izharulhaq Naveed (BAD)—6 wickets, Avg 17.67, Econ 9.64

In a thrilling encounter at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium, Boost Defenders held their nerve to edge past Band-e-Amir Dragons by 9 runs in Match 10 of the 2025 Shpageeza Cricket League. opting to bat first, the Defenders rode on Wasim Akram's fantastic innings to post a challenging total. Despite a spirited chase led by Gulbadin Naib, the Dragons were only nine runs short in a high-scoring encounter.

Boost Defenders Innings

Boost Defenders posted a strong total of 212/5 from 20 overs, much of it courtesy of a dominant innings of 86 off 57 balls by opener Wasim Akram. He played with great fluency, anchoring the innings while also accelerating when needed. Allah Noor chipped in with a blistering 41 off just 23 balls, while Najibullah Zadran’s cameo of 36 from 11 deliveries added vital late momentum.

Among the Band-e-Amir bowlers, Mohammad Saleem Safi was the pick with figures of 2/28 in his four overs. Nangeyalia Kharote (1/27) and Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar (1/43) contributed, but the Dragons' bowlers struggled to contain the Defenders' aggressive batting.

Band-e-Amir Dragons Innings

Pursuing 213 for the win, Band-e-Amir Dragons put up a valiant attempt but finished at 203/8 in 20 overs. Gulbadin Naib played a sensational knock, smashing 57 off only 26 deliveries to keep the Dragons in the hunt. Hashmatullah Shahidi, the captain, led the middle overs with a steady 49 off 37 balls, while 23 runs came from Sediqullah Atal off 14 deliveries.

However, Boost Defenders' bowlers kept their cool at critical moments. Noor Ahmad was the hero of the match with 5/28 from four overs, dismantling the Dragons in the middle order. Tariq Stanikzai (1/4 in 1 over) and Yama Arab (1/45) provided timely breakthroughs as the Defenders sealed a close win.

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

Boost Defenders vs Band-e-Amir Dragons: Scorecard

Boost Defenders – 212/5 (20 Overs)

Band-e-Amir Dragons – 203/8 (20 Overs)

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).