Shamshad Eagles vs Speenghar Warriors, KCL, 2026, Today Match Prediction

SHE vs SGW Match Prediction & Analysis

Shamshad Eagles and Speenghar Warriors will lock horns in the sixth match of the Kabul Premier League 2026 at the Ayoubi Cricket Ground, Kabul.

Shamshad Eagles have played two matches this season and lost both. They went down by four wickets against Abasin Defenders in their previous match. Speenghar Warriors, meanwhile, will play their first match of the season. They reached Qualifier 2 last season before being eliminated.

The Eagles have lost all of their last five matches, while Speenghar Warriors have won two and lost three of their last five. Warriors won the only previous meeting between the two teams, beating the Eagles by 50 runs. 

The Warriors will look to start their campaign with a win, while the Eagles will aim to bounce back from their difficult start. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Shamshad Eagles Preview

Shamshad Eagles lost their last match against Abasin Defenders by four wickets, with Defenders chasing down their target of 155 in 18.1 overs. Eagles managed 154 in 15.5 overs but could not defend the total.

Mohammad Shahzad led the batting effort with 57 off 39 balls. Muslim Musa provided a strong finish with 50 off just 22 balls. Jawid Ahmadzai added 18 off 14 balls.

Mohammad Gul Alizai was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3/38 from four overs. Sabir Baharami, Iqdamul Haq and Izharulhaq Naveed claimed one wicket each, but the attack could not stop Defenders from completing the chase.

Eagles will need more contributions from their middle order and greater support for Gul Alizai if they are to put up a stronger performance in their next match.

Key Players: Mohammad Shahzad, Muslim Musa, Mohammad Gul Alizai 

Shamshad Eagles Predicted Playing XI:

Mohammad Shahzad (c/wk), Jawid Ahmadzai, Popal, Allah Noor, Abid Mohammadi, Samiullah Shinwari, Hayatullah, Muslim Musa, Iqdamul Haq, Sabir Baharami, Mohammad Gul Alizai

Speenghar Warriors Preview

Speenghar Warriors had a mixed campaign last season, finishing third in the group stage with two wins and three defeats from five matches. They collected four points and went on to reach Qualifier 2, where their campaign ended after a 45-run defeat against Kabul Zalmi.

In that Qualifier 2 match, the Warriors were unable to chase 187 and were bowled out for 141 in 18.1 overs. Zubaid Akbari was their leading batter last season, scoring 350 runs in seven matches at an average of 50.00, including one century. Mohammad Asif Khan scored 132 runs, while Mohammad Ishaq added 109 runs in four matches.

Abdollah Ahmadzai was among their leading wicket-takers last season, taking eight wickets in three matches. Arab Gul also claimed eight wickets in seven matches at an economy rate of 6.34, while Faridoon Dawoodzai picked up eight wickets from seven matches.

With a strong batting option in Zubaid Akbari and proven wicket-takers such as Arab Gul and Faridoon Dawoodzai, Speenghar Warriors will look to begin their 2026 campaign with a stronger performance.

Key Players: Zubaid Akbari, Arab Gul, Faridoon Dawoodzai

Speenghar Warriors Predicted Playing XI:

Zubaid Akbari, Mohammad Haroon, Allah Noor, Asif Musazai, Ijaz Ahmadzai, Akbar Musazai, Umar Amin, Numan Shah (wk), Hamza Khan Alikhil, Arab Gul, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Naseer Khan

Weather Conditions

The weather in Kabul is expected to remain clear, with the temperature hovering around 33°C, 15% humidity and winds of approximately 14 km/h. Clear skies should provide ideal conditions, with no rain interruption expected.

SHE vs SGW Pitch Report

The surface at Ayoubi Cricket Ground has been good for batting, with an average first-innings score of 207 runs across the four matches played so far. Teams batting first and chasing have both won 2 matches each, making it a fairly balanced pitch.

Score Prediction

If Shamshad Eagles bat first: 160-175 runs
If Speenghar Warriors bat first: 170-185 runs 

Toss: To Bowl

The toss-winning captain is likely to bowl first, as chasing teams have won 2 of the 4 matches at this venue. Bowling first could make the chase easier later.

Toss Prediction: Speenghar Warriors to win the toss.