Bost Defenders edge home in thriller as Zadran shines
Najibullah Zadran, leading the side as stand-in captain, produced the innings of the match, scoring 55 runs off 37 balls.
Najibullah Zadran, leading the side as stand-in captain, produced the innings of the match, scoring 55 runs off 37 balls.
An 18-member Afghan team won 10 medals at the regional competition, which brought together athletes from eight countries.
Half-centuries from Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Khalid Taniwal powered the Knights to a commanding victory in the Shpageeza Cricket League.
Amo secured their second straight victory in the 2026 Shpageeza Cricket League, continuing a strong start to their title defense.
Imran Mir's 78 and Abdul Malik's unbeaten 39 guided the defending champions to a comfortable victory over Band-e-Amir.
The one-off match in Khost is part of a cricket development agreement between the two countries signed last year.
The Serbian coach replaces Iranian manager Majid Rezaei under a two-year contract as Afghanistan looks to build on recent progress.
A seven-member delegation will compete in the continental tournament, which brings together athletes from Asian countries.
The مeague will begin on July 1 with five teams competing in a two-week competition outside Kabul for the first.
Rahmat Shah scored 79 and Rahmanullah Gurbaz reached 2,000 ODI runs.