Cricket fans in Afghanistan just enjoyed a thrilling end to the Shpageeza Cricket League 2025, which finished on July 31 at the Kabul Cricket Stadium. In the final, Amo Sharks beat Mis Ainak Knights by 8 wickets to win the trophy.
Abdullah was named Player of the Match for his 3 wickets, and Karim Janat from Boost Defenders won Player of the Series with 255 runs and 7 wickets.
Mis Ainak Knights started strong, but Amo Sharks finished better and took the title. The league gave young Afghan players a great chance to shine and gave fans lots of exciting games.
Shpageeza Cricket League 2025 Full Schedule & Results
The tournament had 16 action-packed league matches spread across five teams. Check all match results.
| Date | Team 1 | Team 2 | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul | Boost Defenders | Amo Sharks | Amo Sharks | 6 wickets (7 balls left) |
| 19 Jul | Speen Ghar Tigers | Mis Ainak Knights | MAK | 4 wickets (1 ball left) |
| 20 Jul | Mis Ainak Knights | Band-e-Amir Dragons | BEAD | 6 wickets (4 balls left) |
| 20 Jul | Boost Defenders | Speen Ghar Tigers | BDD | 65 runs |
| 21 Jul | Band-e-Amir Dragons | Amo Sharks | Amo Sharks | 3 wickets (0 balls left) |
| 21 Jul | Mis Ainak Knights | Boost Defenders | MAK | 18 runs |
| 22 Jul | Band-e-Amir Dragons | Speen Ghar Tigers | BEAD | 12 runs |
| 22 Jul | Amo Sharks | Mis Ainak Knights | MAK | 5 wickets (18 balls left) |
| 24 Jul | Speen Ghar Tigers | Amo Sharks | Amo Sharks | 3 wickets (9 balls left) |
| 24 Jul | Boost Defenders | Band-e-Amir Dragons | BDD | 9 runs |
| 25 Jul | Amo Sharks | Mis Ainak Knights | MAK | 7 wickets (6 balls left) |
| 25 Jul | Band-e-Amir Dragons | Speen Ghar Tigers | SGT | 4 wickets (0 balls left) |
| 26 Jul | Mis Ainak Knights | Boost Defenders | BDD | 6 wickets (19 balls left) |
| 26 Jul | Speen Ghar Tigers | Amo Sharks | Amo Sharks | 6 wickets (8 balls left) |
| 28 Jul | Boost Defenders | Band-e-Amir Dragons | BEAD | 3 wickets (1 ball left) |
| 28 Jul | Speen Ghar Tigers | Mis Ainak Knights | SGT | 50 runs |
| 29 Jul | Amo Sharks | Boost Defenders | Amo Sharks | 77 runs |
| 29 Jul | Mis Ainak Knights | Band-e-Amir Dragons | MAK | 72 runs |
| 30 Jul | Band-e-Amir Dragons | Amo Sharks | Amo Sharks | 9 wickets (37 balls left) |
| 30 Jul | Boost Defenders | Speen Ghar Tigers | BDD | 8 runs |
| 31 Jul | Mis Ainak Knights | Amo Sharks | Amo Sharks | 8 wickets (44 balls left) |
Note: The knockout rounds and final details will come out once the league stage ends.
Shpageeza Cricket League 2025/26 – Final Points Table
Shpageeza Cricket League 2025/26 has seen many exciting matches. Here’s the final points table showing how each team is doing.
| Pos | Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amo Sharks | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | +0.872 | W L W W W |
| 2 | Mis Ainak Knights | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | +0.314 | W W L L W |
| 3 | Boost Defenders | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -0.004 | W W L L W |
| 4 | Band-e-Amir Dragons | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -0.811 | L L W L L |
| 5 | Speen Ghar Tigers | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -0.407 | L W L W L |
Top Performers – Shpageeza Cricket League 2025
These players stood out with consistent performances throughout the season. From big runs to key wickets, they led their teams from the front.
Top Run Scorers
| Player | Team | Style | Runs | Innings | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hashmatullah Shahidi | BEAD | LHB | 321 | 8 | 40.12 |
| Sediqullah Atal | BEAD | LHB | 308 | 8 | 38.50 |
| Wafiullah Tarakhil | MAK | RHB | 298 | 9 | 37.25 |
Top Wicket Takers
| Player | Team | Style | Wkts | Innings | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharafuddin Ashraf | AMSKS | SLA | 14 | 9 | 18.71 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | MAK | OB | 13 | 9 | 18.53 |
| Khalil Gurbaz | MAK | LB | 11 | 9 | 18.81 |
Teams and Squads For Shpageeza Cricket League 2025
Five teams are ready to fight. Each squad has the right mix of veterans and hungry youngsters.
1. AMO Sharks
The champions are back and they mean business! Azmatullah Omarzai leads this well-balanced side. Their batting order runs deep and their bowling attack looks fierce.
Squad: 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
2. Band-e-Amir Dragons
The Dragons have a reliable captain, Hashmatullah Shahid, calling the shots. Mohammad Shahzad brings his experience to the table.
Squad: 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
3. Bost Defenders
Ibrahim Zadran leads the Defenders from the front. Their batting lineup is packed with players who can change the game in a few overs.
Squad: Ibrahim Zadran ©, 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.
4. Speenghar Tigers
The Tigers have Rashid Khan as their skipper. Add explosive opener Hazratullah Zazai to the mix and you’ve got a team that can light up any match.
Squad: Rashid Khan ©, 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.
5. Mis-e-Ainak Knights
Rahmanullah Gurbaz leads this star-studded outfit. Mohammad Nabi and spin wizard Mujeeb Ur Rahman are in their ranks and they’re serious title contenders.
Squad: Rahmanullah Gurbaz ©, 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.
Shpageeza Cricket League 2025: Where to Watch
Cricket lovers everywhere can catch every single ball bowled. Here’s how you can tune in to all the action:
1. Television Broadcast
RTA Sports brings you live coverage across Afghanistan. Local fans can cheer for their teams from the comfort of their homes.
2. Online Streaming
Cricket.af is your go-to destination as the official Afghanistan Cricket Board website. Indian fans can watch on FanCode. The ACB’s Official YouTube Channel streams matches free for viewers worldwide.
3. Kabul Cricket Stadium
Nothing beats the live experience! Grab your tickets and feel the energy as you support your team at the historic Kabul Cricket Stadium.
What Makes Shpageeza Cricket League Special?
The Shpageeza Cricket League tells the story of Afghanistan’s amazing cricket rise. The tournament brings together the finest local talent with battle-tested pros. Young guns get their moment to shine on the big stage.
Having all matches at Kabul Cricket Stadium creates an electric atmosphere. The passionate crowd support makes every game special for players and fans. This tournament helps grow cricket in Afghanistan. It gives players the chance to catch the eye of bigger teams around the world.
Shpageeza Cricket League Past Winners
The Shpageeza Cricket League has crowned some memorable champions over the years. Here’s who lifted the trophy:
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Kabul Eagles |
| 2017/18 | Band-e-Amir Dragons |
| 2019/20 | Mis-e-Ainak Knights |
| 2020 | Kabul Eagles |
| 2022 | Speenghar Tigers |
| 2024 | AMO Sharks |
| 2025 | AMO Sharks |
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Conclusion: Amo Sharks Win Shpageeza Cricket League 2025
The Shpageeza Cricket League 2025 ended with a big win for Amo Sharks, who beat Mis Ainak Knights in the final on July 31. The league started on July 19 and gave fans two weeks of exciting cricket.
Mis Ainak Knights were strong early on, but Amo Sharks finished better and took the title. Karim Janat was named Player of the Series, and Abdullah was the Player of the Final.
This season was full of close games, big performances, and new talent. Afghan cricket fans got to enjoy great action and see future stars in the making.
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