Shpageeza Cricket League: Dragons Face Knights
The match between the Band-e-Amir Dragons and Mis Ainak Knights is expected to be closely contested, with both teams having talented players. The Shpageeza Cricket League, running through August 1, will feature more thrilling encounters as the tournament unfolds.
The Band-e-Amir Dragons and Mis Ainak Knights are set to clash in the third match of the Afghanistan T20 Shpageeza Cricket League 2025 at Kabul International Cricket Stadium on July 20th, with the Dragons seeking a strong start to their season and the Knights looking to build on their first-game win.
The Mis Ainak Knights have a head-to-head advantage, although the statistics are currently at 0 wins for the Knights against the Dragons, indicating a potentially competitive match. The weather forecast suggests clear skies with a temperature of 32°C, and the pitch is expected to be balanced, which could favor both batting and bowling. The predicted playing XI for both teams includes notable players such as Hashmatullah Shahidi, Mohammad Shahzad, and Gulbadin Naib for the Band-e-Amir Dragons, and Wafiullah Tarakhil, Afsar Zazai, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman for the Mis Ainak Knights.
For fantasy cricket enthusiasts, tips include choosing Gulbadin Naib and Sediqullah Atal as captaincy picks, with Wafiullah and Mujeeb-ur-Rahman as top picks, and Allah-Mohammad Ghazanfar and Sohail-Khan as budget picks. Two potential dream11 teams have been suggested, with the first team captained by Gulbadin Naib and the second by Sediqullah Atal, both including key players like Wafiullah and Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Players to avoid in fantasy teams include Mohammad Haroon Khan and Riaz Hassan.
As the Shpageeza Cricket League progresses, with the 10th round set to begin featuring matches like Amo Sharks vs Boost Defenders and Mis Ainak Knights vs Spin Ghar Tigers, all eyes will be on the performances of these teams and players. The league, being Afghanistan's largest domestic cricket competition, promises exciting matches and intense competition among the participating teams.