In Match 4 of the 2025 Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL), the Boost Defenders blow out the Speen Ghar Tigers with 65 runs at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium. The Defenders scored a total of 202/6 from their 20 overs after winning the toss and opting to bat. Allah Noor (56 off 26) and Karim Janat (52 off 26) both hit quick-fire half centuries. Despite some resistance, Speen Ghar’s bowlers couldn’t contain the flow of runs, with Zahir Khan (2/34) being the most effective.

Chasing 203, the Speen Ghar Tigers struggled from the outset and were bowled out for 137 in 19.2 overs. Captain Rahmat Shah (27), Ismat Alam (25), and Fareed Ahmad Malik (21) gave momentary hope, but the Boost Defenders' clinical bowling performance meant that it was only a matter of time. Arab Gul took the key wickets up top with terrific figures of 4/14 from 3.2 overs, while Abdul Rahman Rahmani (3/33) and Karim Janat (2/37) produced excellent support.

With this result, Boost Defenders are at the top of the SCL 2025 standings with 2 points and a good net run rate of +1.334 after two matches. Meanwhile, the Speen Ghar Tigers have suffered their second defeat in a row, for a total of 0 points, doomed to the bottom of the standings with a net run rate of -1.687.

SCL 2025 Points Table (After Match 4)

See Also: SCL 2025, Match 4: Speen Ghar Tigers vs Boost Defenders 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
• Karim Janat (BDD)—82 runs, Avg 41.00, SR 160.78
• Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai (SGT)—80 runs, Avg 40.00, SR 140.35
• Nasir Jamal (MAK)—74 runs, Avg 37.00, SR 137.04

Most Wickets:

• Arab Gul Momand (BDD)—5 wickets, Avg 7.20, SR 8.80
• Zahir Khan (SGT)—5 wickets, Avg 13.40, SR 9.40
• Khalil Ahmad (BAD)—4 wickets, Avg 8.25, SR 6.00
• Farmanullah Safi (MAK)—4 wickets, Avg 11.00, SR 10.50
• Abdul Rahman (BDD)—3 wickets, Avg 11.00, SR 8.00

In Match 4 of the Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL) in 2025, Boost Defenders played against Speen Ghar Tigers at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium. Choosing to bat first, The Defenders put up a commanding total courtesy of quick half centuries from Allah Noor and Karim Janat. Speen Ghar Tigers faltered under scoreboard pressure and never recovered after early bowls. Boost Defenders won by a dominant 65 runs to register their first win of the season.

Boost Defenders Innings

Defenders registered an excellent total of 202/6 in 20 overs after electing to bat first. Their total was contributed by Allah Noor with 56 off 26 balls and Karim Janat with 52 off 26 balls. In addition, Tariq Stanikzai offered vital resistance in the middle overs with a decent innings of 41 off 36 balls!. Despite the Tigers, efforts with the ball, the defenders' aggressive approach kept the scoreboard ticking. Zahir Khan (2/34) and Fareed Ahmad Malik (2/42) took wickets but went for runs. Ismat Alam bowled tight, finishing with 1/32 in 4 overs.

Speen Ghar Tigers Innings

Chasing 203, the Speen Ghar Tigers crumbled under pressure and were bowled out for 137 in 19.2 overs. Captain Rahmat Shah tried to hold the innings together with 27 off 17 balls, while Ismat Alam (25 off 17) and Fareed Ahmad Malik (21 off 17) showed some late fight, but it wasn’t enough. The Defenders’ bowling attack was clinical. Arab Gul was the star with a fiery spell of 4/14 in 3.2 overs, dismantling the top and middle order. He was well supported by Abdul Rahman Rahmani (3/33) and Karim Janat (2/37), as they bundled out the Tigers comfortably to complete a resounding win.

See Also: SCL 2025: Points Table, Leading run scorers and wicket takers after BDD vs SGT match 4

Boost Defenders vs Speen Ghar Tigers: Match Scorecard

Boost Defenders – 202/6 (20 Overs)

Speen Ghar Tigers – 137/10 (19.2 Overs)