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Ahmad Shah Abdali 4-day Tournament: Hindukush Strikers and Maiwand Champions face off in final
Hindukush Strikers and Maiwand Champions locked horns in the final match of the sixth edition of Ahmad Shah Abdali First Class Tournament that started on Monday.
Maiwand Champions won the toss and elected to field first in the four-day match at Amanullah Khan International Cricket Stadium in Nangarhar province.
Before the final, a total of 12 matches were played over the past five weeks in the tournament with the teams being Hindukush Strikers, Mah-e-Par Stars, Maiwand Champions and Pamir Legends.
Hindukush Strikers and Maiwand Champions qualified for the final as they topped the points table. Hindukush won four matches, drew two and lost one. Maiwand won three matches, drew one and lost two.
Ahmad Shah Abdali First Class Tournament is a major part of the domestic cricket structure and largely contributes to the players’ and game development in Afghanistan.
Cricket fans across the country can now tune in to watch the final live each day thanks to Ariana Television.
Live broadcasts will start at 9am from Monday, September 18 and will run through to Friday September 22.