Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM Local Time
Venue: Ayobi Cricket Stadium, Kabul
Match Type: T20 (20 overs per side)
Tournament: Kabul Premier League 2025/26
Toss: Not done yet
About the Teams
Tonight’s match brings two exciting teams to Ayobi Cricket Stadium. This is the 14th game of the Kabul Premier League 2025. Both teams want to win and move up in the points table.
How Are They Playing?
Abasin Defenders are in good form right now. They recently beat Band-e Amir Stars by 7 wickets. Their batsman Bahar Shinwari scored 56 runs and helped his team win easily. They chased down 186 runs in just 16.3 overs. Earlier in the tournament, they also scored a big total of 226 runs against Kabul Zalmi.
Pamir Stars have had mixed results. They lost badly to Speenghar Warriors by 57 runs in an earlier match. But they came back strong and beat Kabul Zalmi by 11 runs after scoring 208 runs. However, they lost to Kabul Knight Riders by 7 wickets in another game.
Expected Playing XIs
Important Note: The teams have not announced their final playing 11 yet. These lineups are based on squad lists and recent matches. We have marked all players as “likely” because the official teams are not confirmed yet.
Abasin Defenders – Likely Playing 11
(Source: Wisden, September 2025)
- Samiullah Shinwari
- Bahir Shah
- Shawkat Zaman
- Wafiullah Tarakhil
- Bahar Ali
- Yama Arab
- Jalat Musazai
- Abid Mohammadi
- Tariq Stanikzai
- Batin Shah Abderhahimzi
- Barakzai Nasiri
Pamir Stars – Likely Playing 11
(Source: Ariana News, October 2025)
- Sabir Gurbaz
- Haseebullah
- Subhanallah
- Asghar Atal
- Atta Zarmal
- Emal Shaheen
- Amir Khan Zazai
- Zia Sharifi
- Noor Ahmad
- Said Khan
- Sediq Shah
Key Players to Watch
| Type | Player Name | Team | Recent Performance | Why He’s Important |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batsman | Bahar Shinwari | Abasin Defenders | 213 runs in 6 games (ESPNcricinfo) | He scored a match-winning 56 recently. He’s hitting the ball really well. |
| Batsman | Subhanullah Hotak | Pamir Stars | 125 runs in 3 games (ESPNcricinfo) | He plays aggressive shots and scores fast. Won Player of the Match recently. |
| Batsman | Hassan Eisakhil | Abasin Defenders | 158 runs in 6 games (ESPNcricinfo) | He hits big shots and finishes games. Very fast scorer. |
| Batsman | Emal Shaheen | Pamir Stars | 103 runs in 4 games (ESPNcricinfo) | He scores runs consistently for his team. |
| Bowler | Sayed Shirzad | Abasin Defenders | 6 wickets in 3 games (ESPNcricinfo) | He takes important wickets in the middle overs. |
| Bowler | Said Khan | Pamir Stars | 6 wickets in 4 games (ESPNcricinfo) | He’s a spinner who bowls economically and doesn’t give away many runs. |
| Bowler | Amir Zazai | Pamir Stars | 5 wickets in 4 games (ESPNcricinfo) | He gives away the fewest runs for Pamir Stars. Very tight bowler. |
Pitch and Weather
Pitch:
The Ayobi Cricket Stadium pitch is good for batting. Teams have scored between 180 and 232 runs in recent games. Batsmen can play big shots, but good bowlers can also take wickets. The night match might help fast bowlers a little bit early in the game.
Weather:
(Source: Weather-Atlas.com, AccuWeather)
- Temperature: Around 17-20°C (nice evening weather)
- Sky: Clear, no rain expected
- Humidity: Normal levels
- Wind: Light breeze
The weather looks perfect for cricket. There should be no rain delays.
Match Preview and Prediction
This should be an exciting and close match. Both teams have good players who can win the game.
Abasin Defenders are playing well right now. Their batsmen Bahar Shinwari and Hassan Eisakhil are scoring lots of runs. They are also very good at chasing targets. They chased down 186 runs easily in their last win.
Pamir Stars have some dangerous players too. Subhanullah Hotak can change the game with his big hitting. Their bowlers Amir Zazai and Said Khan don’t give away many runs. When they scored 208 runs against Kabul Zalmi, they showed they can post big totals.
The toss will be important tonight. Teams chasing have won many games at this ground. Both captains will probably want to bat second if they win the toss.
Our Prediction: This will be a close game with lots of runs. Abasin Defenders have a small advantage because they’re in better form and good at chasing. But Pamir Stars have match-winners who can turn things around quickly. Expect a high-scoring thriller. The team that wins the toss and chases might have the upper hand.
Where We Got Our Information:
- ESPNcricinfo (Match times and player scores)
- Wisden (Team squad lists – September 2025)
- Ariana News (Recent match results)
- Weather-Atlas.com, AccuWeather (Weather forecast)
Remember: The playing 11s are marked as “likely” because teams haven’t announced their final lineups yet. Check official sources closer to match time for the confirmed teams.