The Merwais Nika Regional 3-Day Trophy started last week and completed it’s second found of fixtures today. So far it is a two horse race between Speen Ghar and Band-e-Amir Regions as to who has impressed the most.
Speen Ghar were 6 wicket winners today against Amo Region. Adding this to their victory against Mis Ainak last week they have started the tournament in fine fettle. They have displayed their all round credentials as Bilal Sayedi’s 198 with the bat last week is the highest individual total and made up the highest total of the tournament so far – 381-6. They also have the highest wicket taker in the tournament in the form of Farhad Momand who has 13 @ 2-.92.
Band-e-Amir have also impressed. Asif Musazai had a fine outing for them in this week’s fixture as he scored 96 in the first innings and 111 in the second as they ran out winners against Mis Ainak. His 263 is the highest of any player. In Parvez Amin, they also have the best bowling figures in an innings – 6- 58.