The Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL) 2025 is all set to return for its 10th season, starting on July 19 and running until August 1 at the Kabul Cricket Stadium. Organized by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), the tournament is Afghanistan’s biggest T20 league and will feature five teams, each representing a different region of the country.

Over the years, the Shpageeza League has become one of the most followed cricket tournaments in Afghanistan and continues to grow in popularity worldwide. It gives rising stars and national-level players a platform to perform on a big stage. Ahead of the season, the full schedule and team captains have already been announced. With all matches to be played in Kabul, fans can expect high-quality T20 cricket full of exciting moments.

Live Streaming and Broadcast Details

• Television Broadcast: RTA Sports (Afghanistan)
  
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SCL 10: All Squads Details

AMO Sharks: Azmatullah Omarzai (c), Ishaq Rahimi, Abdul Malik, Imran Mir, Hassan Eisakhil, Shahid Kamal, Ijaz Mihri, Sami Shinwari, Noor Rahman, Sharafuddin, Qais Ahmad, Mohammadullah, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Yamin Ahmadzai, Mohammad Gul, Aftab Alam, Babar Khan, Abdullah Ahmadzai

Band-e-Amir Dragons: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mohammad Shahzad, 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

Bost Defenders: Ibrahim Zadran (c), Haji Murad, Mohammad Akram, Naveed Obaid, Bilal Tarin, Najib Zadran, Allah Noor, Mobin Bakhtyar, Tariq Stanikzai, Karim Janat, Shawkat Zaman, Arab Gul, Yama Arab, Abdul Rahman, Bashir Ahmad, Abdullah Tarakhil, Azim Zadran, Noor Ahmad

Speenghar Tigers: Rashid Khan (c), Ikram Alikhil, Hazratullah Zazai, Zubaid Akbari, Rahmat Shah, Rahmanullah Zadran, Baheer Shah, Shams Karokhil, Ismat Alam, Ijaz Ahmadzai, Yousuf Shah, Farid Malik, Ibrahim Sharifi, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Dawlat Zadran, Lutfullah, Zahir Khan, Naseer Maroofkhil

Mis-e-Ainak Knights: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (c), Afsar Zazai, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Riaz Hassan, Wafullah Tarakhil, Khalid Taniwal, Nasir Jamal, Emal Shaheen, Sohail Zurmati, Farman Safi, Zia Akbar, Naveed Zadran, Sayed Shirzad, Bilal Sami, Zia Sharifi, Khalil Gurbaz, Mohib Hamraz

See Also: Afghanistan T20 League: Full Squad and Captain of Speenghar Tigers for SCL 10

Complete Fixture List of SCL 2025

Knockouts and the final schedule will be announced after the league stage concludes.

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has officially announced the teams for the 10th edition of the Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL), which will take place from July 19 to August 1, 2025, at Kabul Cricket Stadium. Leading the Speenghar Tigers this season is Afghan T20 superstar and spin wizard Rashid Khan, who brings not just skill but vital leadership experience to the side.

The Tigers come into SCL 10 with a balanced side having explosive hitters, seasoned all-rounders, and top-class bowlers. With the bat, Explosive opener Hazratullah Zazai leads the top order, supported by the trusty names of Rahmat Shah, Baheer Shah, and young gun Zubaid Akbari. The middle order, headed by wicketkeeper Ikram Alikhil, appears to be stable. 

Their bowling attack is led by Rashid Khan himself, ably supported by veterans like Dawlat Zadran, Zahir Khan, and Farid Malik. Emerging stars such as Ijaz Ahmadzai and Naseer Maroofkhil provide thrilling pace options, so their attack is suited for all conditions. With a blend of youth and experience, the Tigers appear to be one of the most balanced squads in the competition.

See Also: Afghanistan T20 League: Full Squad and Captain of Bost Defenders for SCL 10

Speenghar Tigers Squad for SCL 10:

• Rashid Khan (c)
• Ikram Alikhil (wk)
• Hazratullah Zazai
• Zubaid Akbari
• Rahmat Shah
• Rahmanullah Zadran
• Baheer Shah
• Shams Karokhil
• Ismat Alam
• Ijaz Ahmadzai
• Yousuf Shah
• Farid Malik
• Ibrahim Sharifi
• Faridoon Dawoodzai
• Dawlat Zadran
• Lutfullah
• Zahir Khan
• Naseer Maroofkhil

Despite stiff competition, the Speenghar Tigers look like serious contenders for the SCL 10 title, with a solid mix of power hitters, experience, and world-class bowling led by Rashid Khan.

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has officially announced the teams for the 10th edition of the Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL), which will take place from July 19 to August 1, 2025, at Kabul Cricket Stadium. The Bost Defenders, one of the prominent franchises in the league, will be led by Afghan opener Ibrahim Zadran, who will look to guide a squad packed with bowling firepower.

Bost Defenders come into SCL 10 with a strong bowling lineup. Having star spinner Noor Ahmad and left-arm orthodox bowler Bashir Ahmad take care of spin, and pacers Karim Janat, Abdul Rahman, and Azim Zadran spearhead the fast-bowling department, their bowling attack seems invincible. They are also accompanied by experienced campaigners Tariq Stanikzai and Mobin Bakhtyar, providing equilibrium to the bowling attack.

However, the batting is still a concern. while Najib Zadran and Shawkat Zaman show some promise at the top, the lineup lacks proven match-winning players. The top order is not reliable, and the middle order, featuring Mohammad Akram, Allah Noor, and Naveed Obaid, doesn't seem to have the sort of firepower required to break through in pressure situations. Haji Murad, the assigned wicketkeeper, might have to take on a stabilizing role.

See Also: Afghanistan T20 league: Full list of players and captain for Band-e-Amir Dragons for SCL 10

Bost Defenders Squad for SCL 10

• Ibrahim Zadran (c)
  
• Haji Murad (wk)
  
• Mohammad Akram
  
• Naveed Obaid
  
• Bilal Tarin
  
• Najib Zadran
  
• Allah Noor
  
• Mobin Bakhtyar
  
• Tariq Stanikzai
  
• Karim Janat
  
• Shawkat Zaman
  
• Arab Gul
  
• Yama Arab
  
• Abdul Rahman
  
• Bashir Ahmad
  
• Abdullah Tarakhil
  
• Azim Zadran
  
• Noor Ahmad
  

Despite question marks over their batting strength, the Bost Defenders could still mount a serious challenge in SCL 10, thanks to a great mix of spin and pace options that give them the ability to dominate bowling-friendly conditions.

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.

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has officially announced the teams for the 10th edition of the Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL), which will take place from July 19 to August 1, 2025, at Kabul Cricket Stadium. Among five competing franchises, Amo Sharks will once again aim for supremacy under the leadership of star all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai, who has been appointed captain.

The Amo Sharks have a solid and all-around team this season. Their top and middle order looks promising, with batters Abdul Malik, Imran Mir, and Hassan Eisakhil providing both stability and aggression. Ishaq Rahimi will be the wicketkeeper and adds even more depth to the team lineup. Noor Rahman and Ijaz Mihri are two unknowns, but they could have an X-factor in the batting department.

As for the bowling, it is a great mix of pace bowlers and spin bowlers. The pace unit was led by Fazal Haq Farooqi, Yamin Ahmadzai, and Mohammad Gul, mixing a great combination of experience and youth. Generally, Qais Ahmad will be the spin bowler in key roles, whereas we can assume Sharafuddin is going to play an all-rounder role with bat and ball. Having veteran campaigners like Aftab Alam and Mohammadullah just gives that extra depth in all departments as well.

Amo Sharks squad for SCL 10

• Azmatullah Omarzai (c)
  
• Ishaq Rahimi (wk)
  
• Abdul Malik
  
• Imran Mir
  
• Hassan Eisakhil
  
• Shahid Kamal
  
• Ijaz Mihri
  
• Sami Shinwari
  
• Noor Rahman
  
• Sharafuddin
  
• Qais Ahmad
  
• Mohammadullah
  
• Fazal Haq Farooqi
  
• Yamin Ahmadzai
  
• Mohammad Gul
  
• Aftab Alam
  
• Babar Khan
  
• Abdullah Ahmadzai
  

With a good top- and middle-order core, a decent pace attack, and a blend of youth and experience, the Amo Sharks look well-positioned for a strong campaign in SCL 10.

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) officially announced that the 10th edition of the Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL) tournament will start on July 19, 2025, and continue until August 1 at the Kabul Cricket Stadium. This prestigious league, which has become a pillar of Afghan cricket, will again be represented by five competitive franchises from different zones of the country.

Ahead of the tournament, ACB announced the squads and captains for all the franchises. Mis-e-Ainak Knights will be one of the most followed teams this season and have a reputation for having a balanced team and being consistent in previous seasons. The announcement of their squad has created some buzz, especially the appointment of the dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz to captain the team.

The team consists of a mix of internationally experienced players and exciting young players and is a great combination of youth and experience. There are some big names like Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman that give the Knights a solid core, while emerging stars like Bilal Sami and Farman Safi bring some energy and promise to the lineup.

See Also: Afghanistan T20 League: Full Squad and Captain of Speenghar Tigers for SCL 10

Mis-e-Ainak Knights squad for SCL 10

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz (c)
  
• Afsar Zazai (wk)
  
• Mohammad Nabi
  
• Mujeeb Ur Rahman
  
• Riaz Hassan
  
• Wafullah Tarakhil
  
• Khalid Taniwal
  
• Nasir Jamal
  
• Emal Shaheen
  
• Sohail Zurmati
  
• Farman Safi
• Zia Akbar
  
• Naveed Zadran
• Sayed Shirzad
  
• Bilal Sami
  
• Zia Sharifi
  
• Khalil Gurbaz
  
• Mohib Hamraz
  

Mis-e-Ainak Knights will start their SCL 10 campaign with a thrilling clash against Spenghar Tigers on July 19 at 2:00 PM in Kabul. Packed with a talented team and momentum, the Knights will be hoping to start off their season on a high note in front of an electric home crowd.