Kabul Zalmi vs Shamshad Eagles, KCL, 2026, Today Match Prediction

KZ vs SHE Match Prediction & Analysis

Kabul Zalmi and Shamshad Eagles lock hons in the Eliminator of the Kabul Premier League 2026 season on Wednesday, 19th August. The venue for this match is Ayoubi Cricket Ground, Kabul and the scheduled start time is 8:00 PM IST. 

Kabul Zalmi finished the league stage at 3rd place with 4 points in 5 matches (2 wins & 3 losses), while the Shamshad Eagles ended up at 4th place with 4 points in 5 matches (2 wins & 3 losses). 

Head to Head Record: Kabul Zalmi and Shamshad Eagles squared off three times in the Kabul Premier League, where Kabul Zalmi holds the upperhand with two wins and Shamshad Eagles managed to win one match. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Kabul Zalmi Preview

Kabul Zalmi head into the eliminator match on the back off a high-scoring defeat against Shamshad Eagles despite putting up a massive total.

Batting first after winning the toss, Kabul Zalmi posted a formidable 241/6 in their 20 overs. Masood Gurbaz led the charge with an explosive 61 off just 23 balls, supported by steady contributions from Khalid Taniwal (48) and Shahidullah (40). Late cameos from Rahmanullah and Shams Ur Rahman pushed their run rate past 12 an over.

However, Kabul Zalmi’s bowling attack failed to defend the 242-run target. They struggled against an aggressive top order, conceding 48 runs in the first three overs. Although Noorullah Ayobi picked up 2 wickets, the bowlers were dismantled by Muslim Musa’s blistering 69 off 20 deliveries. Unable to control the boundary flow, Kabul Zalmi conceded the match in just 17 overs.

Kabul Zalmi Predicted Playing XI:

Masood Gurbaz, Khaild Taniwal, Shahidullah, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Rahmanullah, Noorullah Ayobi, Shams Ur Rahman, Mohibullah Hamraz, Nooristani Omarzai, Lalbaz Sinzai, Jumadin Sultani, Abdullah Ghazi

Shamshad Eagles Preview

Shamshad Eagles pulled off one of the biggest run chases in the Kabul Premier League where they chased down a massive score of 242 runs to book their spot in the eliminator.

Bowling first, the Eagles struggled to keep the scoring rate down on a batting paradise as Kabul Zalmi posted 241/6. Mohammad Gul Alizai bowled economically, while Akbar Hussain Shinwari and Izharulhaq Naveed picked up two wickets each to restrict further late damage.

In reply, Shamshad Eagles mounted a sensational chase. Skipper Riaz Hassan set the tone early with a blistering 44 off 13 balls alongside Mohammad Shahzad’s 45. Muslim Musa then played a match-winning masterclass, hammering 69 runs off just 20 balls with 9 sixes. Iqdamul Haq polished off the remaining target with an unbeaten 37, sealing a comprehensive 6-wicket victory with three full overs to spare.

Shamshad Eagles Predicted Playing XI:

Riaz Hassan, Mohammad Shahzad, Jawid Ahmadzai, Muslim Musa, Samiullah Shinwari, Iqdamul Haq, Popal, Hayatullah, Sabir Baharami, Mohammad Gul Alizai, Izharulhaq Naveed

Weather Conditions

The weather at Kabul on 19th August is expected to be sunny with a high of 34°C and a low of 22°C, along with a 0% chance of rain and north winds at 5 kph. 

KZ vs SHE Pitch Report

The pitch at Ayoubi Cricket Ground, Kabul is expected to offer a good balance between bat and ball. The surface is really good for batting but it demands a sensible approach. However, the new ball could pose a challenge to batters if the conditions are overcast, with seam movement likely to come into play. The average first-innings score at the venue is 167 runs in the ongoing competition in the last five matches. 

Toss: To Bowl

n the last five games during the competition, chasing sides won only once. However, the winning margin was less than 10 runs in all four games. 242 is the highest successful run-chase on this ground. Chasing won't be so easy if the score is above 200 runs. 

However, given the recent trend, the captain winning the toss may prefer to bat first and aim for a competitive total of around 190-210 runs. Both teams have enjoyed considerable success when batting first and are likely to follow the same approach in this contest.

Toss Prediction: Kabul Zalmi to win the coin toss