Afghanistan’s domestic T20 competition Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL) 2020 has come to an end after Kabul Eagles defeated Mis Ainak Knights in the tournament final on Wedn??esday (September 16) at Kabul Inte?rnational Cricket Stadium.

Winning Moments of the FINAL �

Once against Congratulatio?ns to all ou?r fans! ✌�🙌

📸 @ACBofficials #WeAreKabulEagles #مونږ_يو_د_کابل_بازان pic.twitter.com/GL2lzhI9nD

— Ayobi Kabul Eagles (@TheKabulEagles) September 16, 2020

While batting first, Kabul were bundled out for 139 in 19.1 overs. They lost two wickets in the very first over of the match bowled by Dawlat Zadran (3/12).

Dawlat, who was the leading wicket-taker (12) for Knights in SCL 2020, first dismissed Rahmanullah Gurbaz (4). Two balls later, Dawlat picked up the vital wicket of Noor Ali Zadran (0).

After 6.2 overs, Kabul were 43/4, but then Younas Ahmadzai (36) and Samiullah Shenwari (32) steadied the ship. The pair added a crucial stand of 38 runs for the fifth wicket before Noor Ahmad (2/14) sent Ahmadzai back to the dugout.

Nangeyalia Kharote (21) and Azmatullah Omarzai (16) also made valuable contributions to ta?ke their side to 130 in 19.1 overs.

For the Knights, Dawlat bagged three wickets, while Noor and Shapoor Zadran picked up two scalps each. Abdul Rahman and Ibrahim also claimed one wicket each.

Knights lost the battle by nine runs

In response, Knights could only manage to reach 130 runs in 19.4 overs to lose the SCL 2020 final by nine runs. Just like Kabul, the Afsar Zazai-led side had a dreadful start. They lost their three batsmen for only 38.

At that moment, Ghamai Zadran (40) and Shahidullah (26) tried to take their team out of hot waters. The duo stitched together a vital partnership of 45 runs. They were lookin?g well settled in their chase??, but a twist was waiting to greet them.

During the 13th over when Knights reached 83, Kabul’s medium-pacer Ziaur Rahman Sharifi (1/25) provided the essential breakthrough by dismissing set batsman Ghamai. The wicket of Ghamai opened flood gates as Knights kept o??n losing wickets at regular intervals.

In the end, Kabul managed to fold up Knights’ innings on 130 to register a victory in the SCL 2020 final. For Kabul, Nijat Masood (2/21) and Kharote (2/25) bagged two wickets each. Haseebullah, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Rahman Sharifi were also among the wicket-takers.

WATCH: The moments when the @TheKabulEagles became the CHAMPIONS of #Etisalat4GSCL2020 !#Final #DaAtalanoLeague #KEvMEAK pic.twitter.com/AwEFTCFaDx

— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) September 16, 2020

Kharote, who scored 21 runs with the willow and took two wickets with the ball, received the ‘Player of the Match’ award.

Nangyalai Kharoti is Man of The Match in the Final of #Etisalat4GSCL2020 💥

He didn’t give up and scored vital runs in the batting an??d latter proved his worth with the ball as well.

His double wickets over changed everything.

We are proud of you Boy �#WeAreKabulEagles pic.twitter.com/jrFMOfnyQw

— Ayobi Kabul Eagles (@TheKabulEagles) September 16, 2020

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In the 2019 season of Indian Premier League (IPL), off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Rajasthan Royals (RR) batsman Jos Buttler by ‘Mankad’ â€?a run?? out conducted by a bowler when the non-striker leaves his ground early.

The manner of the dismissal had created a lot of controversy across the cricketing fraternity. Several fans and experts had condemned Ashwin for not maintaining the ‘spirit of the game’. However, some admirers had supported the Tamil Nadu cricketer stating that it was within the rules of the sport.

A similar thing has now taken place in the ongoing Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL) in Kabul. During a game between Mis Ainak Knights and Kabul Eagles, Knights’ bowler Dawlat Zadran ran-out the non-striker Noor Ali during a vital run-chase.

Ali was batting on 61 off 42 when Zadran decided to ‘Mankad’ him. The non-striker stepped out of his crease before the ball was delivered and the bowler knocked the bails off.

Follo??wing an appeal by Knights, the third-umpire gave Ali out.

Here is the video:

🚨 Mankad alert 🚨

Watch Dawlat Zadran dismissing Noor Ali Zadran at the non-striker's end in Shpageeza Cricket League! #ShpageezaT20 #CricketonFanCode #ShpageezaCricketLeague pic.twitter.com/pJX7NdMuNC

— FanCode (@FanCode) September 8, 2020

Ali, who was batting nicely, went back in the dugout, leaving the team struggling at 131/5. However, Kabul managed to recover from his dismissal and eventually chased down the total by four wickets in hand.

Ponting sparked ‘Mankad’ debate ahead of IPL 2020

Recently, the ‘Mankad’ debate was in the headlines after Delhi Capitals (DC) head coach Ricky Ponting said that he would be having a tough talk with the Indian off-spinner Ashwin regarding mankading.

‘‘So, that’s going to be a conversation, and that’s going to be a hard conversation I will have to have with him, but I’m pretty sure he’ll take it on the chin.”

“I think, even him, looking back now, probably he’d say it was within the rules, and he’s right to do it, but this is not within the spirit of the game, not in the way I want, at least with the Delhi Capitals anyway,” said Ponting while speaking on The Grade Cricketer Podcast.

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