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Shpageeza Cricket League’s 9th edition starts from August 12 in Kabul
A total of 21 matches will be played over 14 days, featuring 10 double headers, and the tournament will conclude with final between the top two teams on August 25.
The ninth edition of the Shpageeza Cricket League, Afghanistan’s premier domestic event, is set to begin from August 12 at the Kabul Cricket Stadium. Five regional teams will compete in a double round-robin format in the tournament.
The tournament begins with the opening fixture between the defending champions Speenghar Tigers and the Band-e-Amir Dragons on August 12. The other three teams, Amo Region, Mis-e-Ainak Region, and Bost Region, will also compete for the title, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said in a statement.
A total of 21 matches will be played over 14 days, featuring 10 double headers, and the tournament will conclude with final between the top two teams on August 25.
“The Shpageeza Cricket League has become a crucial platform for the emergence of talent, and has significantly contributed to the growth of Afghanistan cricket,” ACB CEO Naseeb Khan said. “We understand the importance of this event and are committed to its success through meticulous planning and execution.”
The league was inaugurated in 2013 when T20 cricket was on a rapid rise on the global stage. The league has seen the Speenghar Tigers crowned champions three times, while the Mis-e-Ainak Knights and Kabul Eagles have each won the title twice. The Mis-e-Ainak Knights have made it to the finals for five times. The Band-e-Amir Dragons, led by Rashid Khan, won the title in 2017 and remain the only team with a single championship win.
As a significant part of Afghanistan’s domestic cricket structure, the Shpageeza Cricket League 2024 will play a crucial role in the country’s cricket growth, ACB said.
Omar Zawak Herat secured a 1-0 victory over Toofan Herat in the 24th match of the sixth season of Afghanistan Champions League Roshan in Kabul.
The match was played on Saturday at the Afghanistan Football Federation Stadium.
Both sides created scoring opportunities in the first half, but neither team managed to find the net before the break.
Omar Zawak Herat broke the deadlock in the 86th minute when Shadab Malikzadah scored with a fine strike to give his side the lead.
Toofan Herat committed eight fouls and received two yellow cards, while Omar Zawak Herat recorded six fouls and received one yellow card and one red card.
Toofan Herat will face Aino Mina Kandahar on September 29, while Omar Zawak Herat will take on Abu Muslim Farah on September 30.
Matches from the sixth season of the Roshan Afghanistan Champions League are being broadcast live on Ariana Television.
Afghanistan are set to face India in the Asian Games cricket quarter-finals after Saturday’s rain-hit match between Nepal and Japan confirmed the Pool A standings.
The quarter-final between India and Afghanistan is scheduled to take place on September 28 in Nisshin, Japan.
Nepal secured first place in the group after Japan’s chase was washed out. Nepal had scored 149 runs for four wickets in 15 overs after being sent in to bat, but persistent rain prevented Japan from starting its innings.
The result saw Nepal advance as Pool A winners, with Afghanistan joining them in the quarter-finals as the other qualifying team. Nepal will face Sri Lanka in the quarter-finals.
Japan have been eliminated from the tournament.
Sorkh Poshan Khafi secured a convincing 6-0 victory over Esteqlal Kabul today (Friday) in the 23rd match of the sixth season of the Afghanistan Champions League at the Football Federation Stadium in Kabul.
Reza Gholami opened the scoring for Sorkh Poshan Khafi in the fourth minute with a header before Sohrab Afghan doubled the lead in the 21st minute.
Afghan struck again four minutes into the second half to make it 3-0, while Yar Mohammad added the fourth goal in the 52nd minute.
Sorkh Poshan Khafi completed the rout with two further goals in the 68th and 70th minutes, securing a 6-0 win.
The sixth season of the Roshan Afghanistan Champions League is being broadcast live on Ariana Television.
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