Sediqullah Atal is a promising Afghan cricketer born on August 12, 2001, in Logar, Afghanistan. Primarily a left-handed opening batter, he has been making significant strides in international cricket.
🏏 Early Career & Domestic Highlights
- Under-19 Cricket World Cup (2020): Atal represented Afghanistan in the 2020 ICC U19 World Cup, scoring 59 runs across two matches.
- Kabul Premier League (2023): In a remarkable feat, he hit seven sixes in a single over, amassing 48 runs, and finished with an unbeaten 118 off 56 balls, leading his team to victory. S
- ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup (2024): Atal was the tournament’s top scorer, amassing 368 runs in five matches at an average of 122.66 and a strike rate of 145, earning the Player of the Tournament award and helping Afghanistan A clinch their maiden title.
🌍 International Debut & Stats
- T20I Debut: Made his debut against Pakistan on March 27, 2023.
- ODI Debut: Played his first ODI on November 6, 2024, against Bangladesh.
- Test Debut: Made his Test debut on December 26, 2024, against Zimbabwe.
International Career Stats (as of February 2025):
- ODIs: 9 matches, 335 runs, average 41.87, 1 century, 2 fifties.
- T20Is: 9 matches, 96 runs, average 10.66.
- Tests: 1 match, 3 runs.
🏆 Franchise Cricket & IPL 2025
- SA20 (2025): Represented MI Cape Town, scoring 82 runs in three matches at a strike rate of 146.42.
- IPL 2025: Signed by Delhi Capitals as a replacement for Harry Brook. Made his IPL debut on May 24, 2025, against Punjab Kings.
🌟 Notable Achievements
- Player of the Tournament in the 2024 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup.
- Record-breaking performance in the Kabul Premier League with seven sixes in a single over.
- Consistent run-scorer across various formats, showcasing his adaptability and skill.
At just 23 years old, Sediqullah Atal is considered one of Afghanistan’s brightest cricketing talents, with a promising future ahead in both international and franchise cricket.
