Sport
Kabul Zalmi crowned champions of KPL 2024
Batting first after winning the toss, Band-e-Amir Stars posted 169-10 off 20 overs in the Ayoubi Sports Complex in Kabul.

Kabul Zalmi defeated Band-e-Amir Stars by 7 wickets in the final on Friday and won the championship title of the City Medical Complex Kabul Premier League 2024.
Batting first after winning the toss, Band-e-Amir Stars posted 169-10 off 20 overs in the Ayoubi Sports Complex in Kabul.
Kabul Zalmi chased down the target by 7 wickets in 18.5 overs and won the second edition of the tournament.
Mohammad Sabir led the chase with an excellent half century, while Mohammad Akram scored 41 runs. Masoud Gurbaz added 31 off 22. Captain Qais Ahmad chipped in with 18 off 11.
Six teams, including Band-e-Amir Stars, Shaheen Hunters, Shamshad Eagles, Kabul Knight Riders, Ayoubi Kabul Zalmi and Speenghar Warriors took part in the 20-over tournament which run for 11 days.
The matches were broadcast live and exclusively on Ariana Television.
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Shpageeza Cricket League’s 10th season kicks off in Kabul

The much‑anticipated 10th edition of the Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL) was inaugurated on Saturday at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium, marking a major highlight in Afghanistan’s domestic cricket calendar.
In this T20 tournament, five regional sides — Amo Sharks, Boost Defenders, Band-e-Amir Dragons, Mis‑e‑Ainak Knights, and Speen Ghar Tigers — will face off in a double round-robin format. A total of 21 matches are scheduled between July 19 and August 1
The defending champions, Amo Sharks, kicked off the tournament in early play against Boost Defenders. Amo Sharks won the match by six wickets.
All matches are being held at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium, with two fixtures each day.
The league brings together Afghanistan’s top cricket talent, including stars such as Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and others, offering a showcase of national cricketing excellence.
Sport
AFPL Friday Roundup: Omid 4–3 Arya Forj, Noorzad 5–5 Pirozi Panjshir

In the 66th match of Afghanistan Futsal Premier League (AFPL) Season 4, Omid FC edged out Arya Forj with a 4–3 victory.
In Friday’s 67th match, Noorzad FC and Pirozi Panjshir played to an exciting 5–5 draw.
The 68th match is set for this coming Sunday, when Zaitoon FC will take on Zahir Asad FC.
In the 69th match, Sadaqat FC will face Etihad FC.
Futsal fans across the country can watch the second half of the AFPL season live and exclusively on Ariana Television.
Sport
AFPL: Etihad 4–0 Zaitoon; Sadaqat 10–1 Jawanan Maihan

Afghanistan Premier Futsal League Season 4 continued on Thursday with two thrilling matches in Kabul.
In Match 64 of the tournament, Etihad FC cruised to a 4–0 victory over Zaitoon FC in a dominant performance.
In Match 65, Sadaqat FC delivered a commanding 10–1 win against Jawanan Maihan FC in one of the highest-scoring games of the season.
Friday Fixtures:
– Omid FC vs. Arya Forj – 3:30 PM
– Perozi Panjshir vs. Noorzad FC – 5:45 PM
Futsal fans can catch all the action live on Ariana Television.
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