Mis-e-Ainak Knights bounced back strongly in the 2025 Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL) with an 18-run victory against the Boost Defenders in Match 6, played at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium. The Knights chose to bat first and posted 177/5 in their 20 overs with a calm score of 59 from Wafiullah and a rapid blast of 48 off 31 balls from Sohail Khan. Khalid Taniwal added a valuable 29 off 17 at the death. Abdul Rahman Rahmani starred with the ball for the Defenders, taking 3/35 in a strong four-over spell.

Boost Defenders’ chase was anchored by Wasim Akram, who scored a patient 56 off 46 balls. However, regular wickets at the other end hurt their momentum. Najibullah Zadran’s 26 and Bilal Ahmad Tarin’s late cameo of 17 were not enough as they finished at 159/7. Mujeeb-ur-Rahman’s 2/14 and Khalil Gurbaz’s 2/16 ensured Mis-e-Ainak’s grip never loosened.

With this result, Mis-e-Ainak Knights climbed to second place on the points table with 4 points and a net run rate of +0.231. Boost Defenders, now with two losses from three games, slipped to third despite a better net run rate of +0.580.

SCL 2025 Points Table (After Match 6):

See Also: SCL 2025, Match 5: Amo Sharks vs Band-e-Amir Dragons full match highlights

Top Performers—SCL 2025

Most Runs:

• Hashmatullah Shahidi (BAD)—136 runs, Avg 68.00, SR 138.78
• Sohail Khan Zurmati (MAK)—130 runs, Avg 65.00, SR 139.78
• Wafiullah Tarakhil (MAK)—123 runs, Avg 41.00, SR 141.38
• Mohammad Akram Zazai (BDD)—122 runs, Avg 61.00, SR 119.61
• Imran Mir (AMO)—120 runs, Avg 120.00, SR 148.15

Most Wickets:

• Abdul Rahman (BDD)—6 wickets, Avg 11.33, SR 8.00
• Zahir Khan (SGT)—5 wickets, Avg 13.40, SR 9.40
• Mujeeb Ur Rahman (MAK)—5 wickets, Avg 12.80, SR 14.40
• Arab Gul Momand (BDD)—5 wickets, Avg 11.60, SR 11.20
• Khalil Ahmad (BAD)—4 wickets, Avg 18.25, SR 12.00

In Match 6 of the 2025 Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL), Mis-e-Ainak Knights beat Boost Defenders by 18 runs at Kabul International Cricket Stadium. After winning the toss and electing to bat, the Knights scored a competitive total of 177/5 in their 20 overs. In response, the Defenders faltered in their chase and finished at 159/7.

Mis-e-Ainak Knights Innings

Mis-e-Ainak Knights made full use of the batting conditions after electing to bat first. Wafiullah anchored the innings with a fluent 59 off 43 balls, setting the tone with some elegant stroke play. He was well supported by Sohail Khan, who struck a quick 48 off just 31 deliveries to accelerate the scoring. Khalid Taniwal’s cameo of 29 off 17 balls provided late momentum to push the total to 177/5. Boost Defenders struggled to contain the flow of runs, although Abdul Rahman Rahmani impressed with 3/35 from his 4 overs.

Boost Defenders Innings

Pursuing 178 for a win, Boost Defenders started steadily but lost important wickets at regular intervals. Wasim Akram kept the innings together with a composed 56 from 46 deliveries but did not have consistent backup from the middle order. Skipper Najibullah Zadran top-scored with a quick 26 from 19, whereas Bilal Ahmad Tarin chipped in with a quicker 17, but the rest of the team failed under pressure. In bowling, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman's 2/14 and Khalil Gurbaz's 2/16 were decisive in strangulating the run flow. Defenders failed by 18 runs, managing 159/7 in 20 overs.

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

Boost Defenders vs Mis-e-Ainak Knights: Match Scorecard

Mis-e-Ainak Knights – 177/5 (20 Overs)

Boost Defenders – 159/7 (20 Overs)