The Shpageeza T20 League, also called the X-Bull energy Shpageeza Cricket League, is back again for its Tenth edition of the tournament. Starting off on July 19, the tournament will run until August 1, 2025, at the iconic Kabul Cricket Stadium. Organised by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), this is the country’s premier T20 tournament that brings top-level cricketers and young talent from across Afghanistan. The league will feature five teams each from different regions of Africa. Established in 2013, the league has become a significant part of Afghan cricket, featuring a format of round-robin and playoffs. The most recent edition took place in 2024, with the Amo Sharks emerging as the champions, claiming their maiden title. The Teams participating are – Amo Sharks, Band-e-Amir Dragons, Boost Defenders, Speenghar Tigers, and Mis-e-Ainak Knights.
Shpageeza Cricket League, 2025 Overview
| Category | Details |
| Tournament Name | Shpageeza Cricket League, 2025 |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Format | T20 |
| Start Date | 19 July 2025 |
| End Date | 01 August 2025 |
| Total Matches | 21 |
| Number of Teams | 5 |
| Venue | Kabul Cricket Stadium (All matches here) |
| Sections Available | Matches, Points Table, Live & Upcoming, Completed |
Shpageeza Cricket League, 2025: Teams and Captains
The Afghanistan Shpageeza League 2025 promises to be an exciting cricket tournament, featuring some of the best domestic talent from Afghanistan. Five teams will compete for the championship, each led by a dynamic captain. Each team will be led by an exceptional captain, the best players with experience and skilled decision-making on the field. For this season, the teams are Amo Sharks, Band-e-Amir Dragons, Boost Defenders, Speenghar Tigers and Mis-e-Ainak Knights, and below is the list of captains with their respective teams for the upcoming tournament
Shpageeza Cricket League, 2025: Team Captains
| Team Name | Captain |
| Bost Defenders | Ibrahim Zadran |
| AMO Sharks | Azmatullah Omarzai |
| Mis-e-Ainak Knights | Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
| Band-e-Amir Dragons | Hashmatullah Shahidi |
| Speenghar Tigers | Rashid Khan |
Shpageeza Cricket League, 2025 : Squad and Player List
Bost Defenders:
Ibrahim Zadran (c), Haji Murad, Mohammad Akram, Naveed Obaid, Bilal Tarin, Najib Zadran, Allah Noor, Mobin Bakhtyar, Tariq Stanikzai, Karim Janat, Shawkat Zaman, Arab Gul, Yama Arab, Abdul Rahman, Bashir Ahmad, Abdullah Tarakhil, Azim Zadran, Noor Ahmad
AMO Sharks:
Azmatullah Omarzai (c), Ishaq Rahimi, Abdul Malik, Imran Mir, Hassan Eisakhil, Shahid Kamal, Ijaz Mihri, Sami Shinwari, Noor Rahman, Sharafuddin, Qais Ahmad, Mohammadullah, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Yamin Ahmadzai, Mohammad Gul, Aftab Alam, Babar Khan, Abdullah Ahmadzai
Mis-e-Ainak Knights:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (c), Afsar Zazai, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Riaz Hassan, Wafullah Tarakhil, Khalid Taniwal, Nasir Jamal, Emal Shaheen, Sohail Zurmati, Farman Safi, Zia Akbar, Naveed Zadran, Sayed Shirzad, Bilal Sami, Zia Sharifi, Khalil Gurbaz, Mohib Hamraz
Band-e-Amir Dragons:
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mohammad Shahzad, Sediq Atal, Haroon Khan, Darwish Rasooli, Asif Musazai, Sediqullah Pacha, Abdul Hadi, Gulbadin Naib, Nangyal Kharoti, Asif Shah, Qamar Shams, Nijat Masood, Saleem Safi, Khalil Ahmad, Lal Baaz, Izhar Naveed, Allah Mohammad
Speenghar Tigers:
Rashid Khan (c), Ikram Alikhil, Hazratullah Zazai, Zubaid Akbari, Rahmat Shah, Rahmanullah Zadran, Baheer Shah, Shams Karokhil, Ismat Alam, Ijaz Ahmadzai, Yousuf Shah, Farid Malik, Ibrahim Sharifi, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Dawlat Zadran, Lutfullah, Zahir Khan, Naseer Maroofkhil
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Shpageeza Cricket League, 2025 Schedule
| Match | Date | Teams | Venue | Time (Local) |
| 1 | 19 Jul, Sat | Amo Sharks vs Boost Defenders | Kabul Cricket Stadium | 10:00 AM |
| 2 | 19 Jul, Sat | Mis-e-Ainak Knights vs Speen Ghar Tigers | Kabul Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM |
| 3 | 20 Jul, Sun | Band-e-Amir Dragons vs Mis-e-Ainak Knights | Kabul Cricket Stadium | 10:00 AM |
| 4 | 20 Jul, Sun | Speen Ghar Tigers vs Boost Defenders | Kabul Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM |
| 5 | 21 Jul, Mon | Amo Sharks vs Band-e-Amir Dragons | Kabul Cricket Stadium | 10:00 AM |
| 6 | 21 Jul, Mon | Boost Defenders vs Mis-e-Ainak Knights | Kabul Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM |
| 7 | 22 Jul, Tue | Band-e-Amir Dragons vs Speen Ghar Tigers | Kabul Cricket Stadium | 10:00 AM |
| 8 | 22 Jul, Tue | Amo Sharks vs Mis-e-Ainak Knights | Kabul Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM |
| 9 | 24 Jul, Thu | Boost Defenders vs Band-e-Amir Dragons | Kabul Cricket Stadium | 10:00 AM |
| 10 | 24 Jul, Thu | Amo Sharks vs Speen Ghar Tigers | Kabul Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM |
| 11 | 25 Jul, Fri | Amo Sharks vs Mis-e-Ainak Knights | Kabul Cricket Stadium | 10:00 AM |
| 12 | 25 Jul, Fri | Band-e-Amir Dragons vs Speen Ghar Tigers | Kabul Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM |
| 13 | 26 Jul, Sat | Mis-e-Ainak Knights vs Boost Defenders | Kabul Cricket Stadium | 10:00 AM |
| 14 | 26 Jul, Sat | Band-e-Amir Dragons vs Amo Sharks | Kabul Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM |
| 15 | 28 Jul, Mon | Mis-e-Ainak Knights vs Speen Ghar Tigers | Kabul Cricket Stadium | 10:00 AM |
| 16 | 28 Jul, Mon | Band-e-Amir Dragons vs Boost Defenders | Kabul Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM |
| 17 | 29 Jul, Tue | Speen Ghar Tigers vs Amo Sharks | Kabul Cricket Stadium | 10:00 AM |
| 18 | 29 Jul, Tue | Mis-e-Ainak Knights vs Boost Defenders | Kabul Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM |
| 19 | 30 Jul, Wed | Speen Ghar Tigers vs Amo Sharks | Kabul Cricket Stadium | 10:00 AM |
| 20 | 30 Jul, Wed | Band-e-Amir Dragons vs Boost Defenders | Kabul Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM |
| 21 | 01 Aug, Fri | TBC vs TBC | Kabul Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM |
Venue of the Shpageeza Cricket League, 2025
All matches of the Afghanistan Shpageeza T20 would be played on the grounds of the Kabul International Cricket Stadium from 19 July to August 1, 2025. Following a schedule of 20 league stage matches only two teams will be able to make it to the finale of the tournament.
This venue will host every league stage, group stage and then playoff stage, bringing fans an exciting treat to watch. From the opening match on July 19 to the grand finale in August at the same ground fans can enjoy thrilling T20 Action of the cricket under lights.
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Where to Watch and Live Streaming of Shpageeza Cricket League, 2025:
The league will be broadcast live on Afghanistan’s popular channel 1TV and the live streaming of the league will be done by the Fancode app and website. This live coverage of the game would allow people across the country to watch every match as it happens, bringing the thrill and live action to their homes. So whether you are glued to your screen or on the way to travel, you can take on the live action of the game anywhere, anytime.
