In Match 13 of the 2025 Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL), Boost Defenders defeated Mis-e-Ainak Knights by 6 wickets at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium. Defenders chose to bowl first and restricted Knights to just 154 runs in 20 overs. Arab Gul was the main man with the ball (3/22), and both Abdullah Tarakhail and Azim Zadran were credited with one wicket each to keep the run rate in check.

For the Knights, Afsar Zazai scored 34 from 26 balls, aided by Wafiullah (20) and Farmanullah Safi (19), but the team was unable to gain momentum and lost wickets at regular intervals. Boost's tight bowling during the last overs kept them in the game throughout the innings.

In response, Boost Defenders chased the target easily to finish at 155/4 in just 16.5 overs. Captain Ibrahim Zadran led from the front, adding 65 runs off 44 balls, and Wasim Akram chipped in with 48. Bilal Ahmad Tarin finished it off with an unbeaten 28. with this win, Boost moved to second in the table, while Mis-e-Ainak stayed first even with the loss.

SCL 2025 Points Table (After Match 13):

See Also: SCL 2025, Match 12: Band-e-Amir Dragons vs Speen Ghar Tigers full match highlights

Top Performers – SCL 2025

Most Runs:

• Mohammad Akram Zazai (BDD) – 256 runs, Avg 64.00, SR 138.38
• Hashmatullah Shahidi (BAD) – 234 runs, Avg 46.80, SR 136.84
• Khalid Taniwal (MAK) – 234 runs, Avg 46.80, SR 174.63
• Wafiullah Tarakhil (MAK) – 202 runs, Avg 33.67, SR 144.29
• Sediqullah Atal (BAD) – 194 runs, Avg 38.80, SR 153.97

Most Wickets:

• Mujeeb Ur Rahman (MAK)—9 wickets, Avg 16.00, SR 15.78, Econ 6.08
• Arab Gul Momand (BDD)—8 wickets, Avg 14.25, SR 12.25, Econ 6.98
• Sharafuddin Ashraf (AMO) – 8 wickets, Avg 16.25, SR 13.50, Econ 7.22
• Khalil Gurbaz (MAK) – 8 wickets, Avg 16.63, SR 13.50, Econ 7.39
• Abdul Rahman (BDD) – 7 wickets, Avg 16.86, SR 10.29, Econ 9.83

In Match 13 of the 2025 Shpageeza Cricket League, the Boost Defenders played a clinical performance to secure a commanding 6-wicket win over the Mis-e-Ainak Knights. The Boost Defenders decided to field first. The bowling of Defenders was so tight as to restrict Knights to a modest score. In reply, captain Ibrahim Zadran knocked a fluent half-century, leading his team to a comfortable chase.

Mis-e-Ainak Knights Innings

The Mis-e-Ainak Knights batted first and scored 154/9 in their 20 overs. Afsar Zazai opened and went quickly with 34 off 26 balls, and Wafiullah (20 off 23) and Farmanullah Safi (19 off 14) contributed useful runs in the middle order. However, the Knights couldn’t build partnerships as wickets kept falling regularly. Arab Gul starred with the ball for Boost Defenders, taking 3/22 from his 4 overs. Abdullah Tarakhail chipped in with 2/41, and Azim Zadran kept things tight with 1/25.

Boost Defenders Innings

In response, Boost Defenders chased down the target in just 16.5 overs, finishing at 155/4. The skipper Ibrahim Zadran anchored the innings with a calm 65 off 44 deliveries. He was well assisted by Wasim Akram, who made a crucial 48 from 26 deliveries, and Bilal Ahmad Tarin contributed a quick 28* to reach the total. The Knights Farmanullah Safi bowled a good spell by claiming 2 wickets, but the Defenders maintained control throughout the chase. With this victory, Boost Defenders continued their solid campaign in the tournament.

See Also: SCL 2025: Points Table, Leading run scorers and wicket takers after MAK vs BDD match 13

Mis-e-Ainak Knights vs Boost Defenders: Scorecard

Mis-e-Ainak Knights – 154/9 (20 Overs)

Boost Defenders – 155/4 (16.5 Overs)

Match 13 of the Shpageeza Cricket League 2025 will feature a high-stakes match between the table toppers Mis Ainak Knights and third-place Boost Defenders at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium. The match starts at 10:00 AM IST (9:00 AM AFT) on July 26, 2025 as both teams try to fix their path to the playoffs.

Mis Ainak Knights are sitting at the top of the table with four victories and one loss. Khalid Taniwal tops their run charts with 218 runs, while Mujeeb Ur Rahman, the star spinner, has been lethal with the ball, taking nine wickets. Mis Ainak Knights come into this game on the back of a strong seven-wicket victory against Amo Sharks and will look to keep the momentum going.

Boost Defenders, who are placed third, have two victories and two defeats so far. Their batting has been led by the in-form Wasim Akram, who has totalled 208 runs, while Noor Ahmad is their wicket-taker with seven wickets. Following a close 9-run victory against Band-e-Amir Dragons, the Defenders will be looking to defeat the league leaders.

MAK vs BDD: Match Details

• Match: Mis-e-Ainak Knights vs Boost Defenders
• Date: July 26, 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM IST and 9:00 AM AFT
• Venue: Kabul International Cricket Stadium
• Tournament: Shpageeza Cricket League 2025 – Match 13

MAK vs BDD: Live Streaming Details

See Also: SCL 2025 Live streaming details: Where and how to watch Amo Sharks vs Speen Ghar Tigers match 14

MAK vs BDD: Squad Details

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.

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.

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)