Rashid Arman Win Helmand Tape-Ball Cricket Final by Three Runs

Rashid Arman claimed the title in a 16-team tape-ball tennis cricket tournament in Helmand's Babaji district after defeating Khpalwak by three runs in a closely contested 12-over final.

The championship concluded at Farid Barakzai Stadium in the Charshanba Mela area of Babaji, bringing an end to a competition that lasted 30 days.

The tournament was organised by local representatives of the Tape-Ball Tennis Cricket Federation, operating under the Helmand Provincial Department of Physical Education and Sports.

Rashid Arman won the toss in the final and elected to bat first, setting Khpalwak a target of 185 runs from the allotted 12 overs.

Khpalwak responded with 182 runs in their 12 overs but fell three runs short of the target, handing Rashid Arman the championship.

Sharifullah Barakzai was named player of the match for his performance in the final.

The tournament brought together 16 leading teams from the area, providing local cricketers with an opportunity to compete over a month-long schedule.

At the closing ceremony, the winning Rashid Arman team received a bicycle as the first-place prize, while runners-up Khpalwak were awarded a cricket bat.

According to the organisers, the competition was held to strengthen sporting activities and identify emerging talent in the district.

The narrow final result brought the tournament to a close, with Rashid Arman securing the title and Khpalwak finishing second.