Afghanistan's star wicket-keeper and batsman, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, became the subject of an unusual incident during the Spaghetti Cricket League 2026. During a game between the Miss Eynek Knights and the Band-e-Amir Dragons, one of the fans suddenly entered the field and snatched Gurbaz's cap before disappearing.
Details of the on-field incident
This incident occurred on Friday, July 3rd, at the Rakhmat Wali Masur ground in Host. The spectator breached the security perimeter and approached Gurbaz directly. He took the cap without saying a word and ran off the field. Before security staff could detain him, he managed to move away from the playing area.
Gurbaz's reaction and play
Despite this strange situation, Rahmanullah Gurbaz reacted calmly, smiling. His teammates and match officials watched this curious spectacle. He is highly praised for his balanced character. In Afghan domestic cricket, such incidents where spectators invade the field and commit such acts against a player are extremely rare.
The theft of the cap did not affect Gurbaz's game. He demonstrated brilliant batting, scoring 52 runs off 30 balls, including 8 fours and 2 sixes. Gurbaz, along with Khalid Tanival, built an incomplete partnership of 102 runs, which helped the team secure an easy victory. Tanival himself scored 53 runs off 22 balls, including 7 fours and 3 sixes.
Match progression and winner
Prior to this, the Band-e-Amir Dragons had scored only 114 runs. JIAUR Rahman from the Miss Eynek Knights showed outstanding bowling performance, taking 3 wickets, for which he was named 'Player of the Match'. Mujib Ur Rahman added another 3 wickets, and Nuristani Umarzai took 2. Miss Eynek Knights won the match, reaching the easy target of 115 runs, concluding the game in just 9.4 overs with two batsmen dismissed.
