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Mis Ainak Knights and Speen Ghar Tigers meet in the 15th match of the Shpageeza Cricket League 2026 at the Rahmat Wali Masroor Cricket Ground in Khost on Sunday, July 12, and this is a rematch of a game that never happened. The two sides were supposed to open the tournament on July 1, but that match was abandoned without a ball bowled, so this is their first actual meeting of the season. In this preview you will find the match details, form, points table and two MAK vs SGT fantasy team options, one safe and one for grand leagues.
The star power in this game is serious. Rahmanullah Gurbaz captains the Knights in a squad that also has Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Dawlat Zadran, while Rashid Khan leads the Tigers, who bring the tournament’s most destructive batter in Mohammad Akram.
For Indian viewers, the match starts at 10.00 AM IST on Sunday, July 12, which is a 9.00 AM start in Khost. The match will be streamed on FanCode and the CREX app in India.
MAK vs SGT Match Details
Match: Mis Ainak Knights vs Speen Ghar Tigers, 15th Match, Shpageeza Cricket League 2026
Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
Time: 10.00 AM IST | 9.00 AM local time in Khost
Venue: Rahmat Wali Masroor Cricket Ground, Khost
Streaming in India: FanCode, CREX app
Shpageeza Cricket League 2026 Points Table
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amo Sharks | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 2 | Speen Ghar Tigers | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 3 | Boost Defenders | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 4 | Mis Ainak Knights | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 5 | Band-e-Amir Dragons | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Both teams were in action on Saturday, and the day went very differently for them. The Knights chased down 179 against Boost Defenders with four balls to spare, while the Tigers were well beaten by table toppers Amo Sharks, who knocked off their 167 in just 17.2 overs. A win here takes the Tigers back within touching distance of Amo at the top, while the Knights can climb level with Boost Defenders and turn the middle of the table into a scrap.
Mis Ainak Knights: Gurbaz, Nabi And A Team That Chases
The Knights have had an up and down tournament, but Saturday’s win over Boost Defenders showed their strength. Chasing 179 in Khost, they got home in 19.2 overs, their second successful chase of the season after they hunted down 115 in just 9.4 overs against Band-e-Amir Dragons early in the tournament.
The batting is built around captain and wicketkeeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz, one of the most dangerous white ball openers in Afghanistan cricket, with Riaz Hassan alongside him at the top. Afsar Zazai and Emal Shaheen showed the depth of this lineup with 44 and 42 in the defeat to Amo Sharks, when 190 still proved not enough. The bowling has three names any T20 side in the world would take. Mohammad Nabi brings his off spin and finishing experience, Mujeeb Ur Rahman attacks with the new ball, and Dawlat Zadran leads the pace group. Mujeeb was their leading wicket taker last season with 13.
The losses tell the other side of the story. They fell short defending 190 against Amo Sharks and were run over by Boost Defenders when they conceded 191, so this attack has been expensive when the top order does not give it a cushion. Last season ended with a defeat to Amo Sharks in the final, so this group knows how to reach the business end.
Speen Ghar Tigers: Rashid Khan, Akram And A Bad Saturday
The Tigers finished bottom of the table last season with just two wins, and their response was to rebuild around Rashid Khan, Rahmat Shah, Darwish Rasooli and Zahir Khan. It has worked. Until this weekend they were the form team of the league with three wins in a row.
Mohammad Akram has been the batter of the tournament so far, with 235 runs built on scores of 79 in the opener, 53 against Boost Defenders and a stunning 103 off 48 balls against Amo Sharks, an innings with eight fours and eight sixes. Zubaid Akbari made 70 in that same 227 run assault and has four wickets with his left arm spin, and the hitting goes deep. Ijaz Ahmadzai blasted 64 off 27 in the 219 against Boost Defenders, and Ismat Alam has two rapid finishing knocks of 49 and 42.
Rashid Khan has led the attack quietly rather than spectacularly, taking two wickets in the Boost Defenders win, with Zahir Khan’s left arm wrist spin giving him three wickets against Amo. Between them, the two spinners control the middle overs of every game the Tigers play.
Saturday brought the first real setback. Batting first against Amo Sharks, they limped to 167 for 7 and were beaten by 8 wickets with 16 balls left. One bad day does not erase what came before, but a second straight defeat would hand the table to Amo and drag the Tigers back into the pack.
MAK vs SGT Head To Head Record
This rivalry is dead even at 3 wins each across their last six completed meetings. They split their two games last season, with the Tigers winning big by 50 runs and the Knights taking a last over thriller by four wickets. Their scheduled meeting on July 1 this season was washed out without a ball bowled, which is why both teams carry a no result in their record.
Khost Pitch Report: Chase If You Can
The Rahmat Wali Masroor Cricket Ground is hosting the Shpageeza Cricket League for the first time this season, with the tournament moving from its traditional Kabul home, and the pitch has been full of runs. Scores of 227, 219, 194 and 191 have been posted here in the first two weeks.
The recent trend favours the chase. The last three completed matches in Khost were all won by the team batting second, including the Knights’ pursuit of 179 on Saturday and Amo’s rapid chase of 168 the same day. The 9.00 AM start means some early freshness for the seamers, but once the ball gets older the batting gets easier, and anything under 180 has looked gettable. Expect the toss winner to bowl.
Khost Weather Report For MAK vs SGT
July in Khost is hot and mostly dry, and Sunday’s forecast is for a warm, clear morning. Rain is not expected to be a factor, though after the July 1 washout between these two sides nothing can be fully ruled out at this venue.
MAK vs SGT Probable Playing XIs
Mis Ainak Knights (probable): Rahmanullah Gurbaz (c, wk), Riaz Hassan, Wafiullah Tarakhil, Nasir Jamal, Emal Shaheen, Afsar Zazai, Mohammad Nabi, Bilal Sami, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Dawlat Zadran, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi
Khalid Taniwal, Sohail Khan Zurmati, Khalil Gurbaz and Muslim Musa are the other options in a deep squad.
Speen Ghar Tigers (probable): Mohammad Akram, Zubaid Akbari, Rahmat Shah, Darwish Rasooli, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Ijaz Ahmadzai, Ismat Alam, Rashid Khan (c), Zahir Khan, Fareed Malik, Zaitullah Shaheen
Baheer Shah is the extra batting option, Mohammad Ibrahim Sharifi adds pace depth, and Noor Rahman is the backup keeper.
MAK vs SGT Full Squads
Mis Ainak Knights: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (c, wk), Riaz Hassan, Wafiullah Tarakhil, Khalid Taniwal, Nasir Jamal, Emal Shaheen, Sohail Khan Zurmati, Afsar Zazai (wk), Khalid Ahmadzai (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Khalil Gurbaz, Bilal Sami, Muslim Musa, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Nooristani Omarzai, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Dawlat Zadran
Speen Ghar Tigers: Rashid Khan (c), Mohammad Akram, Zubaid Akbari, Rahmat Shah, Darwish Rasooli, Baheer Shah, Ijaz Ahmadzai, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Noor Rahman (wk), Ismat Alam, Zahir Khan, Zaitullah Shaheen, Fareed Malik, Mohammad Ibrahim Sharifi, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Faheem Qasemi, Ijaz Ul Haq Noorzai
Key Player Battles
Rahmanullah Gurbaz vs Rashid Khan: The two captains, and one of the great matchups in Afghan cricket. Gurbaz attacks spin early, and Rashid with a hard ball in the powerplay or squeezing the middle overs is the toughest examination in the league. Whoever wins this personal battle probably lifts his team with him.
Mohammad Akram vs Mujeeb Ur Rahman: Akram’s 235 runs have all come from dominating the powerplay, and Mujeeb with the new ball is exactly the kind of bowler who slows him down. The first six overs of the Tigers innings could decide the match.
Mohammad Nabi vs Zubaid Akbari: Two all rounders who quietly decide games. Akbari has runs at the top and four wickets this season, and Nabi has been doing this for twenty years.
MAK vs SGT Fantasy Team (Small Leagues)
Wicketkeeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (C)
Batters: Mohammad Akram (VC), Rahmat Shah, Darwish Rasooli, Riaz Hassan
All Rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Zubaid Akbari
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Zahir Khan, Dawlat Zadran
Gurbaz is the captain as the biggest match winner on either side, an opener who keeps wicket for extra points. Akram is the vice captain with 235 runs this season, the most in the match by a distance, including a 103 off 48 at this same ground. Rashid Khan picks himself, since even a quiet Rashid gives you middle over wickets and handy runs, and Akbari is close to a must have with runs at the top and four wickets. The spin heavy bowling group fits a used morning pitch in Khost.
MAK vs SGT Fantasy Team (Grand Leagues)
For grand leagues, this second MAK vs SGT fantasy team leaves out Gurbaz, Akram and Rashid Khan, who will be the three most owned players in this match.
Wicketkeeper: Ikram Alikhil
Batters: Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Ijaz Ahmadzai, Wafiullah Tarakhil
All Rounders: Zubaid Akbari (C), Mohammad Nabi (VC), Ismat Alam
Bowlers: Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Zahir Khan, Khalil Gurbaz
Akbari as captain is the differential, since he bats in the top three and has four wickets this season, giving him two ways to score while the crowd splits between Gurbaz, Akram and Rashid. Nabi is the vice captain as the most reliable points source in the Knights lineup. Ijaz Ahmadzai is the big upside pick after his 64 off 27 against Boost Defenders, and Ismat Alam has finished with 49 and 42 in his two big outings, exactly the kind of low ownership death overs points that win grand leagues. Alikhil is a cheap keeper who made 30 in the 219, and Khalil Gurbaz is the bowling punt. If the three superstars have quiet games, this team jumps hundreds of places.
MAK vs SGT Match Prediction
The Tigers have been the better team across the tournament, with three wins built on Akram’s runs and the Rashid and Zahir spin squeeze, and their batting depth is the best in the league. But the Knights are the team in form after Saturday, they chase well on a ground where chasing has won the last three games, and their own spin pair of Nabi and Mujeeb is built for a used morning pitch. This is the closest match of the round on paper, and the head to head record of three wins each agrees. The toss could settle it. Whoever bowls first starts favourite, and the Gurbaz against Rashid battle in the chase could be the moment of the tournament so far.
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FAQs
Q. When is the MAK vs SGT match in Shpageeza Cricket League 2026?
A. The 15th match will be played on Sunday, July 12 at the Rahmat Wali Masroor Cricket Ground in Khost, starting at 9.00 AM local time, which is 10.00 AM IST.
Q. Where can I watch MAK vs SGT live in India?
A. The match will be streamed live on FanCode and the CREX app in India.
Q. Is Rashid Khan playing in the Shpageeza Cricket League 2026?
A. Yes. Rashid Khan is captaining the Speen Ghar Tigers this season and has been leading their attack, including two wickets in the 59 run win over Boost Defenders.
Q. Who should be captain in the MAK vs SGT fantasy team?
A. Rahmanullah Gurbaz is the best captain choice as an opener who keeps wicket, with Mohammad Akram the vice captain after scoring 235 runs this season including a 103 off 48 balls. Rashid Khan is the other premium captaincy option.
Q. What is the head to head record between Mis Ainak Knights and Speen Ghar Tigers?
A. The rivalry is level at 3 wins each across their last six completed matches. Their scheduled season opener on July 1 this year was abandoned without a ball bowled.
Q. How does the Khost pitch play?
A. The Rahmat Wali Masroor Cricket Ground has produced big scores this season, including 227 and 219, and the last three completed matches were all won by the team chasing.