AHKPL: Abaseen Defenders triumph by 7 wickets, Kabul Zalmi secure 5-wicket victory

The Ayoubi Sports Complex in Kabul hosted two thrilling encounters in the ongoing third season of the Amir Hajizada Kabul Premier League (AHKPL), with Abaseen Defenders and Kabul Zalmi emerging victorious in their respective matches.

In the seventh match, Abaseen Defenders faced Band-e-Ameer Stars after winning the toss and choosing to bowl first. Band-e-Ameer Stars posted a competitive total of 186 runs for six wickets in their 20 overs.

Chasing the target, Abaseen Defenders displayed an impressive batting performance, reaching the total in just 16.3 overs with the loss of three wickets. Bahar Shinwari top-scored with 56 runs, guiding his team to a seven-wicket victory.

In the eighth match played on Tuesday, Speenghar Warriors took on Kabul Zalmi. After winning the toss, Speenghar Warriors elected to bat but were bowled out for 154 runs in their allotted overs. Kabul Zalmi maintained steady momentum in their chase, reaching the target with five wickets in hand, securing a crucial win in the competition.

The ninth match of the season got underway today at 2:00 PM, featuring Speenghar Warriors against Abaseen Defenders, while the second match of the day, scheduled for 7:00 PM, will see Band-e-Ameer Stars take on the Kabul Knight Riders.

Fans can follow all the excitement of the Amir Hajizada Kabul Premier League (AHKPL) — Afghanistan’s premier domestic T20 competition — on Ariana Television, which continues its commitment to promoting and broadcasting national sporting events across the country.