SCL Match 9: Kabul Eagles vs Amo Sharks Prediction and Preview

Being at the bottom of the table is a terrible feeling, and it’s one the Amo Sharks are somewhat used to by now. With a dreadful net run rate and 0 points, they have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Their next opponent is the resurgent Kabul Eagles. The 2016 champions might be in 5th place, but they had an important victory against defending champions Mis Ainak Knights. Still far behind their point peers on net run rate, the Eagles will want to use this match to not only get 2 important points, but also bump up that miserable run rate. If the last two matches of these teams are any metric to go by, viewers will be in for a good fight. While we wait for that to get under way, let’s take a look at the two teams of warriors. 

Kabul Eagles Preview & Form

Kabul Eagles may have stumbled early, but they have come back strong with a win against one of this year’s favourites. After only managing 115 while chasing 172 against Boost Defenders, one would have assumed Mis Ainak Knights’ 163 would be good enough especially given their better bowling lineup. However, some incredible hitting from veteran Noor Ali Zadran and good cameos by a few others saw them best their opponents with an over to spare and four wickets in hand. With a big win secured, they can face the Amo Sharks with plenty of confidence, although they will certainly hope that their bowlers do better. 

Amo Sharks Preview & Form

With two losses on the trot, Amo Sharks remain the only team in the Shpageeza yet to get off the mark. In the first match, their bowling was lacking, but in the second, it was both departments. With one of their remaining matches being against the defending champions, they must make the best of the other two games if they want to have any hopes of qualifying. There are some glimmers of hope, though, with Darwish Rasooli and Javed Ahmadi both playing well in their last outing. Additionally, Abdul Wasi was stellar with his leg break. If a few others can join the cause with the same conviction, they stand a decent chance to do well.

Predictions

With their noses smelling a whiff of a potentially good season, Kabul will be coming at Amo with all they’ve got. Expect Samiullah Shinwari and Noor Ali Zadran to use their batting experience, while Zia-ur-Rehman and Nangeyalia Kharote bowl well.

Do cornered sharks fight back? They certainly have the ability to. Expect Abdul Wasi and Hayatullah to star with the ball, while Darwish Rasooli and Javed Ahmadi lead with the bat.

Who will win the 9th match?

Match Prediction: Win for AMSKS To Win (3.00 @ 1XBET) 

Other Betting Tips:

• KABUL top batsman - N Zadran

• AMSKS top batsman - D Rasooli

• Players with most boundaries - N Zadran (KABUL), D Rasooli (AMSKS)

• Players to score a fifty – S Shinwari/N Zadran (KABUL), J Ahmadi/D Rasooli (AMSKS) 

• Players to take most wickets - Zia-ur-Rehman (KABUL), A Wasi (AMSKS) 

• Most fours - AMSKS

• Most sixes - KABUL

Can the Eagles fly higher? Or will the Sharks drag them underwater for their own gain? Find out on Thursday!