CULTURE — June 21, 2026

Eleventh Edition of Shpageza Cricket League Begins in Khost

The league will feature five teams playing a total of twenty-one matches before the final on July fourteenth. It is the first time the domestic T20 competition is being staged outside Kabul.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News2 min read

Eleventh Edition of Shpageza Cricket League Begins in Khost
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The tournament known as the Shpageza Cricket League is Afghanistan's premier domestic T20 cricket competition. Its eleventh round is set to begin on the first day of July. The venue for the opening matches is the Rahmat Wali Masroor Cricket Stadium, which is situated in Khost province. Hosting the event in Khost marks a departure from previous editions, as this is the first time the Shpageza Cricket League matches are being held outside of Kabul in another province.

The competition period extends from the first of July to the fourteenth of July. During this time, a total of twenty-one matches will be played. The tournament will conclude with a final match between the two teams that finish at the top of the standings.

Five teams have been selected to participate in the eleventh edition. These teams are Amo Nanhgan, Band-e-Amir Shamaran, Bost Defenders, Mis Ainak Heroes, and Spin Ghar Tigers. The format requires that each team plays two matches against every other team in the league.

The history of the Shpageza Cricket League dates back to the year 2013 when it was first organized. Over the years, several teams have achieved success. Spin Ghar Tigers stand out with three championship wins. Amo Nanhgan has won the title on two occasions. Mis Ainak Heroes also has two wins to its name. Kabul Bazan has similarly secured two victories. Band-e-Amir Shamaran has one win recorded in the league's history.

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