Kabul – July 31, 2025: The Azmatullah Omarzai-led Amo Sharks delivered a remarkable all-round performance to defeat the Mis-e-Ainak Knights by 8 wickets in the Grand Finale and claim their second-successive SCL Title.
The tournament, which commenced on
July 19 in Kabul, featured five regional teams competing in a double
round-robin format and concluded today with the Grand Finale between the top
two teams at Kabul Cricket Stadium.
Earlier in the day, Amo Sharks’
captain Azmatullah Omarzai won the toss and elected to bowl first. Powered by
brilliant bowling efforts from Azmatullah Omarzai (4/21) and Abdullah Ahmadzai
(3/21), helped the Amo Sharks to bundle the Mis-e-Ainak Knights out for 121
runs in the first inning.
The Amo Sharks have made light work of
the chase as they took the game home by 8 wickets to win their second
successive SCL title. Hassan Eisakhil (50*) top scored for them with a crucial
half-century, whereas Noor Rahman put on yet another promising knock of 35
runs. Abdullah Ahmadzai, who took three important wickets of Wafiullah
Tarakhil, Afsar Zazai and Mohammad Nabi and dismantled Mis-e-Ainak Knights’
batting lineup, was named the Player of the Match in the Final.
Mis-e-Ainak Knights talented top-order
batter Khalid Taniwal, who scored 279 runs at 34.87 with a hundred and a
half-century to his name, was awarded as the Emerging player of the Tournament.
Band-e-Amir Dragons’ talented all-rounder Nangial Kharoti won the Best Catch of
the Tournament Award for his incredible catch at the deep. Sharafuddin Ashraf,
Amo Sharks’ experienced left-arm spinner, picked 14 wickets in the tournament
and was recognized as the best bowler of the Etisalat Shpageeza Cricket League
2025, powered by X-Bull Energy.
Band-e-Amir Dragons’ skipper
Hashmatullah Shahidi was adjudged as the best batter of the tournament for
scoring 321 runs at 40.12 runs in the event. Dragons’ talented top-order
batter, Sediqullah Atal won the the Most Sixes of the Tournament award with 17
Sixes to his name. Karim Jannat, Bost Defenders’ talented all-rounder, scored
255 runs and also took 7 wickets, was awarded as the best player of the
tournament.
The event was supported by Etisalat Afghanistan as the title sponsor, and the Super Cola Beverages Manufacturing Company as the powered by sponsor. Other sponsors included Azizi Bank (Sleeve Partner), Milat Steel (Associate Sponsor), and Amart Group (Ad-hoc Sponsor). Amir Hajizada Hospital served as the medical partner, VANY continued its support as clothing partner, with Afghan Telecom being ACB’s IT partner of the SCLX.
The
Etisalat Shpageeza Cricket League 2025, powered by XBull Energy continues to be
a pivotal part of Afghanistan’s domestic cricket, which will be followed by the
8th edition of the List A Tournament in August 2025 which will further promote
the game of the cricket in the country.
ENDS
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