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Toss Winner - Boost Defenders won the toss and choose to bowl first
Amo Sharks beat Boost Defenders by 77 runs
Amo Sharks have dominated Boost Defenders in the last couple of seasons, managing three wins from their last three matches, including one this season.
We are backing Amo Sharks as the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | Shpageeza Cricket League, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Kabul International Cricket Stadium, Kabul, Afghanistan |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 24.7°C|Sunny |
Match 17 of the Shpageeza Cricket League 2025 will see Amo Sharks take on Boost Defenders at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium tomorrow. Amo Sharks have put together a strong campaign and are sitting second on the table with eight points from six matches. Boost Defenders are just behind them in third with six points from the same number of games. Amo have generally had the better run in recent meetings with the Defenders, including a win earlier this season, and walk into this contest with the edge.
ASS
203/7 in 20.0 10.15
SCL
Amo Sharks beat Band-e-Amir Dragons by 3 wickets
199/4 in 20.0 9.95
151/4 in 18.5 8.02
SCL
Amo Sharks beat Boost Defenders by 6 wickets
148/5 in 20.0 7.4
BDS
212/5 in 20.0 10.6
203/8 in 20.0 10.15
137/10 in 19.2 7.09
SCL
Boost Defenders beat Speen Ghar Tigers by 65 runs
202/6 in 20.0 10.1
151/4 in 18.5 8.02
SCL
Amo Sharks beat Boost Defenders by 6 wickets
148/5 in 20.0 7.4
Amo Sharks beat Boost Defenders by 6 wickets
Amo Sharks are having a good season, with four wins from six outings and only two defeats. Their net run rate of 0.034 puts them in a strong spot heading into the business end of the tournament.
Their batting has looked reliable, with different players stepping up at important moments. At the top, Imran Mir has led the way with 230 runs in six innings, averaging 46 with a strike rate of 142.85.
Hassan Eisakhil and Shahidullah have added depth through the middle, each scoring over 170 runs in the tournament so far.
Among the bowlers, Sharafuddin Ashhas has been the most effective, picking up nine wickets in six games while keeping his economy at 7.63. Fazalhaq Farooqi and Aftab Alam have taken nine between them, and Qais Ahmad has chipped in with four. This bowling unit brings a lot to the table and should test most sides.
Imran Mir, Hassan Eisakhil, Azmatullah Omarzai (c), Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Shahidullah, Abdul Malik, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Qais Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Aftab Alam, Abdullah
Abdul Malik, Hassan Eisakhil, Imran Mir, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Azmatullah Omarzai, Samiullah Shinwari, Shahidullah Kamal, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Mohammadullah Logari, Qais Ahmad, Yamin Ahmadzai
Boost Defenders have had a mixed season so far, with three wins and three defeats, placing them third. As they move into the next round, they'll be hoping to tighten things up to push for a spot among the top two.
The batting has been the stronger area for the Defenders.
Mohammad Akram has looked solid at the top, scoring 263 runs in six matches
with an average of 52.60 and a strike rate of 132.16. He has provided stability
early on in most games.
Karim Janat has added useful runs as well, putting up 191 in six outings with an average of 32 and a strike rate of 156.55. Najibullah Zadran and captain Ibrahim Zadran have chipped in with timely contributions, giving the lineup some depth.
In the bowling unit, Arab Gul has delivered the best numbers so far, picking up nine wickets at 7.13 across six matches. Abdul Rahman is just behind with seven wickets, but his economy rate of 11.12 has been on the higher side. Bashir Ahmad and Wahidullah Zadran have taken the new ball and are starting to form a reliable opening pair.
Mohammad Akram, Ibrahim Zadran (c), Karim Janat, Najibullah Zadran, Allah Noor, Bilal Ahmad, Abdul Rahman, Haji Murad Muradi (wk), Arab Gul, Azim Zadran, Wahidullah Zadran, Bashir Ahmad
Allah Noor, Bilal Ahmad, Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Akram, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Haji Murad Muradi, Arab Gul, Azim Zadran, Bashir Ahmad, Abdul Rahman, Wahidullah Zadran
Expect a dry surface at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium that slows down as the game progresses, making strokeplay tougher in the second innings. Batting first is usually the smarter call here. Spinners come into the game early and tend to control the middle overs. Boundaries aren’t the shortest, so clearing the rope takes effort. Fast bowlers who hit the right areas can get movement early, especially under clear daytime conditions.
The weather in Kabul will be hot with hazy sunshine throughout the day.
The average score batting first at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium is 153. The highest score posted at the venue this season is Boost Defenders’ 212-5 against Band-e-Amir Dragons. The scores have been on the higher side this season, so the team batting first will look to post a target of around 180-190 runs to feel safe.
Bowling first has paid rich dividends at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium in the Shpageeza Cricket League 2025, with the last five matches being won by the chasing side. Expect the toss-winning captain to bowl first in this game.
Amo Sharks have been one of the top sides this season and are looking good to finish the group stage in the top two. Boost Defenders, meanwhile, have been solid but haven’t found consistency yet. The Sharks have already taken down the Defenders once this season, and will fancy themselves on repeating the feat given their current form and the Defenders’ subpar bowling unit.
We are backing Amo Sharks as the winners of this match.
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