Kabul Eagles will be taking on Speen Ghar Tigers in the eliminator of the Shpageeza T20 League.
Kabul finished third with six points in the table, while Speen Ghar Tigers came in fourth with four points. Amo Shark was level on points with Speen Ghar Tigers but was ruled out of the playoffs due to a negative run rate.
Match Details
Date- Wednesday, October 16 | Time- 3:00 PM (IST) | Venue- Alokozay Kabul International Cricket Ground
Weather & Pitch Report
No chances of rain playing spoilsport in the forthcoming fixture. Temperature is expected to be around 24C and will cool down as the day goes by.
The wicket tends to slow down at the Alokozay, however, scoring big runs won’t be much of a challenge once the batsmen apply themselves.
Kabul Eagles
After an emphatic start in the league with three wins on the trot, Kabul finished off the league fixtures in an underwhelming manner with two consecutive losses.
Hazratullah Zazai and Karim Janat will be expected to come good while opening the innings. There might be a toss-up between Imran Mir or Abdul Malik at number three, while the skipper, Asghar Afghan walks in at number four. Younas Ahmadzai, Samiullah Shinawari and Waheedullah Shafaq could chip in the middle order.
In terms of the bowling unit, Mohammad Ibrahim, Waqar Salamkheil and Abdullah Mazari could chip in.
Squad- Hazratullah Zazai, Karim Janat, Imran Mi, Abdul Malik, Asghar Afghan (C), Younas Ahmadzai, Samiullah Shinwari, Waheedullah Shafaq/Mohammad Sardar (WK), Abdullah Mazari, Abdullah Adil, Amir Hamza, Waqar Salamkheil, Mohammad Ibrahim. Yousaf Zazai, Mohammad Sardar, Abdur Rehman, Imran Mir/Abdul Malik, Abdul Baqi Popal, Mohammadullah, Bakhtar Atal, Tendai Chatara, Amir Hamza, Tahir Khan.
Speen Ghar Tigers
Speen Ghar Tigers have been fairly inconsistent this season with just two wins in five league games. However, the Tigers did manage to record a comprehensive win against Boost Defenders in their most recent game.
The fortunes could go in favour of them if they win two games and book a place in the finals.
Karim Sadiq and Najib Tarakai would be the possible opening candidates. Shabir Noori and Bahir Shah could come in at three and four. Jonathan Campbell and Abdul Wasi would be fighting for a spot, while Najeebullah Zadran plays a vital role with both bat and ball. Shafiqullah could chip in with the bat in the final few overs.
Zaheer Khan, Wafadar Momand and Sayed Shirzad are expected to lead the bowling attack against Kabul Eagles.
Squad- Karim Sadiq, Najeeb Tarakai, Shabir Noori, Bahir Shah, Jonathan Campbell, Abdul Wasi, Najibullah Zadran, Shahidullah Kamal, Shafiqullah (C&WK), Wafadar Momand, Sayed Shirzad, Zahir Khan, Abdul Wasi, Tamim Surkhrodi, Inamullah, Shamsurahman Karokhil, Nawaz Khan.
KE vs ST Possible Playing Eleven
Kabul Eagles- H Zazai, Karim Janat, Imaran Mir, Asghar Afghan (C), Younas Ahmadzai, Samiullah Shinwari, Waheedullah Shafaq, Abdullah Mazari, Abdullah Adil, Waqar Salamkheil, Mohammad Ibrahim
Speen Ghar Tigers- Karim Sadiq, Najeeb Tarakai, Shabir Noori, Bahir Shah, Jonathan Campbell, Najibullah Zadran, Shahidullah Kamal (C), Wafadar Momand, Sayed Shirzad, Zahir Khan
Head-to-Head
In the last two meetings between the two sides it’s Kabul Eagles who have emerged as winners in both games.
Top Picks
Najeebullah Zadran had an impeccable game against Boost Defenders. Zadran scored a 35 ball 97 and remained unbeaten in the process.
Karim Janat and Shahidullah Kamal could contribute through their all-round abilities.
Captain options – Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Najeeb Tarakai
Vice-captain options – Asghar Afghan, Karim Sadiq, Shahidullah Kamal
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KE vs ST Dream11 Today Match Prediction
Wicket-Keeper- Shafiqullah
Batsmen- Asghar Afghan, Najibullah Zadran (VC), Najeeb Tarakai
All-Rounders- Karim Janat (C), Karim Sadiq, Shahidullah Kamal, Abdul Wasi
Bowlers- Amir Hamza, Waqar Salamkheil, Zaheer Khan