Nangarhar – May 17, 2026: The Band-e-Amir Region, banking on an incredible all-round performance, edged past the Mis-e-Ainak Region by just 6 runs after a hard-fought opening game of the e& National T20 Cup 2026, powered by SuperCola.
Earlier on the opening morning,
the Band-e-Amir Region won the toss and opted to bat first. Ijaz Ahmadzai (75),
Noor Rahman (53) and Hassan Eisakhil (50) scored half-centuries. In contrast,
Sediqullah Atal (39), Shams Ur Rahman (36) and Farmanullah Safi (36) chipped in
with crucial runs as the Band-e-Amir Region posted 331/9 runs on the board in
the first inning.
Mohammad Younus (3/73), Riaz
Hassan (2/19), Abdullah Tarakhil (2/44), Khair Mohammad (1/47) and Zia Ur
Rahman Sharifi (1/72) shared the wickets among them.
In reply, the skipper,
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, stepped up for his team and scored an incredible 88-run
knock. He was followed by Rahmanullah Zadran, who stood tall big time and
brought up a fantastic hundred against the Band-e-Amir Region. His younger
brother, Mohammad Younus, backed up his impressive bowling with some
outstanding batting as well, by scoring a valuable 48 runs.
But all these efforts went in
vain as the Band-e-Amir Region bowlers held their nerves to restrict the
Mis-e-Ainak Region and win the game by 6 runs. Khalil Ahmad (2/50), Shams Ur
Rahman (2/56), Faridoon Dawoodzai (2/56) and Nangyal Kharoti (2/57) returned
with two wickets each and helped the Band-e-Amir Region cross the winning line.
Ijaz Ahmadzai was awarded the
Player of the Match for his outstanding batting display in the first inning.
Day 2 of the competitions will
see the Amo Region face the Bost Region in what would be an exciting game of
cricket.