Band-e-Amir Dragons secured a hard-fought 13-run victory over Speen Ghar Tigers in the 12th match of the Shpageeza Cricket League 2024 at Kabul International Cricket Stadium. Sediqullah Atal’s brilliant knock of 89 off 62 balls was the cornerstone of the Dragons’ innings, while their bowlers, led by Amir Hamza, defended a modest total effectively.
Match Report:
Band-e-Amir Dragons won the toss and elected to bat first. They posted a total of 147 all out in 19.5 overs, largely thanks to Sediqullah Atal’s outstanding 89 off 62 balls, which included 2 fours and 6 sixes. The rest of the Dragons’ batting lineup struggled against the Speen Ghar Tigers’ bowling attack, with Rashid Khan and Zahir Khan being particularly effective. Zahir Khan finished with figures of 4/18, while Rashid Khan took 3/9 in his 4 overs, keeping the Dragons from posting a bigger total.
In reply, Speen Ghar Tigers fell short in their chase, managing 134/8 in their 20 overs. Despite a solid 45 off 39 balls from Hassan Eisakhil and a steady 27 off 25 balls from Numan Shah, the Tigers couldn’t accelerate in the middle overs. Amir Hamza was the standout bowler for the Dragons, taking 3/24 in his 4 overs, while Nangeyalia Kharote provided crucial support with 2/14.
Key Moments:
- Sediqullah Atal’s crucial knock of 89 off 62 balls was the backbone of Band-e-Amir Dragons’ innings.
- Zahir Khan’s exceptional bowling figures of 4/18 kept the Dragons’ total within reach for the Tigers.
- Amir Hamza’s 3/24 and Nangeyalia Kharote’s 2/14 restricted Speen Ghar Tigers during their chase, leading to the Dragons’ narrow victory.
Brief Scores:
Band-e-Amir Dragons: 147 all out in 19.5 overs (Sediqullah Atal 89, Nangeyalia Kharote 17; Zahir Khan 4/18, Rashid Khan 3/9).
Speen Ghar Tigers: 134/8 in 20 overs (Hassan Eisakhil 45, Numan Shah 27; Amir Hamza 3/24, Nangeyalia Kharote 2/14).
Band-e-Amir Dragons’ 13-run victory over Speen Ghar Tigers was built on a solid batting performance by Sediqullah Atal and disciplined bowling from Amir Hamza and Nangeyalia Kharote. The win earned the Dragons two crucial points in the Shpageeza Cricket League, while the Tigers will need to reflect on their inability to chase down a gettable target.
