Mis Ainak Knights secured a commanding 7-wicket victory over Speen Ghar Tigers in the 6th match of the Shpageeza Cricket League 2024 at Kabul International Cricket Stadium. Chasing a modest target of 106, the Knights reached 108/3 in just 12.3 overs, with Wafiullah Tarakhil’s unbeaten 77 off 38 balls leading the way.
Match Report:
Speen Ghar Tigers struggled with the bat after electing to bat first, managing only 105 runs before being bowled out in 19.2 overs. Their innings was anchored by Tariq Stanikzai (21 off 22) and Ikram Alikhil (19 off 28), but they lacked significant partnerships to build a competitive total. Mis Ainak Knights’ bowlers were disciplined, with Zia-ur-Rehman (2/14 in 4 overs) and Wahidullah Zadran (2/14 in 2 overs) leading the attack.
In response, Mis Ainak Knights chased down the target comfortably, thanks to a blistering knock by Wafiullah Tarakhil. His unbeaten 77 came off just 38 balls, featuring aggressive strokes that kept the scoreboard ticking at a rapid pace. Despite losing a few early wickets, the Knights cruised to victory with 45 balls to spare. Bilal Sami was the pick of the bowlers for Speen Ghar Tigers, taking 2/23 in his 2.3 overs, but it wasn’t enough to defend the low total.
Key Moments:
- Wafiullah Tarakhil’s explosive 77* off 38 balls was the highlight of the match, ensuring a quick and decisive chase.
- Mis Ainak Knights’ bowlers delivered a disciplined performance, restricting Speen Ghar Tigers to a below-par total.
- The match recorded the lowest aggregate score (213) in T20s between Speen Ghar Tigers and Mis Ainak Knights, highlighting the dominance of the Knights.
Brief Scores:
- Speen Ghar Tigers: 105 all out in 19.2 overs (Tariq Stanikzai 21, Ikram Alikhil 19; Zia-ur-Rehman 2/14, Wahidullah Zadran 2/14).
- Mis Ainak Knights: 108/3 in 12.3 overs (Wafiullah Tarakhil 77*, Afsar Zazai 12; Bilal Sami 2/23, Tariq Stanikzai 1/32).
Player of the Match: Wafiullah Tarakhil for his brilliant batting performance.
