The 26th match of the Shpageeza Cricket League, 2022 will take place on the 31st of July 2022 between Speen Ghar Tigers and Band-e-Amir Dragons at the Kabul International Stadium, Afghanistan.

LIVE SCORES - Speen Ghar Tigers vs Band-e-Amir Dragons- 26th Match


Current Form Speen Ghar Tigers:

Speen Ghar Tigers won their previous game against Amo Sharks in an authoritative fashion by 7 wickets.

Amo Sharks batted first and could only manage a small total of 135 for 6 in 20 overs. Darwish Rasooli was the only batsman who looked assured in his shot selection. He made 51 off 30 balls. Apart from him, no other batter proved to be a challenge for the Speen Ghar Tigers bowling attack. Because of the lack of intent by the lower order, Amo Sharks fell at least 20 runs short of their intended target.


During the chase, Speen Ghar Tigers lost Sajad Ibrahim early on in the innings. After his dismissal, Usman Ghani took the responsibility of taking his team over the line. He made a free flowing 72 in 43 balls. Najibullah Zadran also played a brilliant knock of 37 in 25 balls. Usman Ghani stayed not out at 72 as Speen Ghar Tigers won the match in the 15th over by 7 wickets.


Current Form Band-e-Amir Dragons

Band-e-Amir Dragons have defeated Pamir Zalmi in their previous encounter by a big margin of 9 wickets (DLS method)

Pamir Zalmi batted first and posted a total of 159 for 5 in 20 overs. The opener Fazal Zazai played brilliantly and scored 53 off 43 balls. Mohammadullah Karimi in the order also played well for his 47 in 34 balls. Ghamai Zadran also scored important 36 runs in 26 balls. The other batters though weren't able to find the middle of middle of the bat for most deliveries. As a result, Pamir Zalmi had to settle for a modest total of 159 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, openers Karim Janat and Imran went all guns blazing right from the word go. They collected 46 runs for the first wicket partnership. Farmanullah at number 3 also played well for his 34 in 14 balls. Band-e-Amir Dragons were going strong at 95 for 1 in the 8th over when the rain arrived and the match couldn't restart again. Band-e-Amir Dragons won the match according to the DLS calculation by 9 wickets.


 Let’s have a look at the squads:


Speen Ghar Tigers:

Usman Ghani (Captain, Retained), Najibullah Zadran, Zahir Khan Pakteen, Sayed Shirzad, Karim Janat, Nasir Jamal, Sediq Atal, Ishaq Rahimi, Shafiqullah Ghafari, Zubaid Akbari, Tariq Stanikzai, Ibrahim Abdulrahimzai, Tamim Surkhodai, Abid Mohammadi, Batin Shah, Farhad Momand.

Band-e Amir Dragons:

Rashid Khan (retained), Nijat Masood, Farmanullah Safi, Nasir Totakhail, Asif Mosazai, Waqar Salakhail, Ikram Alikhail, Mohammad Sadar, Imran Mir, Irfanullah Safi, Ihsanullah Ihsan, Younas Ahmadzai, Khalid Zahidi, Rahmat Sahak, Zia-ul-Haq Parwani, Zahid Shirsad.


Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? –  Speen Ghar Tigers

Who will win?-  Speen Ghar Tigers

Top Batsman (Runs Scored) –  Najibullah Zadran (Speen Ghar Tigers), Farmanullah (Band-e-Amir Dragons)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Yamin Ahmadzai (Speen Ghar Tigers), Karim Janat (Band-e-Amir Dragons)

Most Sixes – Najibullah Zadran (Speen Ghar Tigers), Farmanullah (Band-e-Amir Dragons)

Player of the Match- Najibullah Zadran (Speen Ghar Tigers)

Team Scores Batting first – Speen Ghar Tigers 160+, Band-e-Amir Dragons 145+

Match Handicap: Speen Ghar Tigers


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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.



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