Sediqullah Atal

Cricketer

Afghan Logar, Afghanistan Leo 180 cm

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityAfghan
Date of Birth12/08/2001
Age25 years
BirthplaceLogar, Afghanistan
Zodiac SignLeo

Latest News about Sediqullah Atal

12/10/2026

Sediqullah Atal scored 111 off 332 balls in the one-off Test against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi, becoming the first Afghanistan batter to score a century in the fourth innings of a Test. His innings, which included nine boundaries and three sixes, helped Afghanistan hold on for a draw despite a target of 479 runs. He was subsequently recognised as Cricket World's Player of the Week for the performance.

22/02/2025

Sediqullah Atal was selected in Afghanistan's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan. During the tournament, he played a notable innings of 85 runs against Australia, helping Afghanistan reach 273 in a rain-affected match and strengthening his reputation as an emerging opening batter.

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Bio/Wiki

Other NameSediq Atal
NicknameNiazai

Physical Stats & More

Height180 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

ReligionIslam

Career

International Debut
ODI6 November 2024 vs Bangladesh at Sharjah
T2027 March 2023 vs Pakistan at Sharjah
Jersey Number#26
Batting StyleLeft hand Bat
AwardsPlayer of the tournament (ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024)
Debuts
  • Twenty20 debut on 7 September 2020 for Kabul Eagles in the Shpageeza Cricket League
  • List A debut on 17 October 2021 for Band-e-Amir Region in the 2021 Ghazi Amanullah Khan Regional One-Day Tournament
Notable Performances
  • Hit seven sixes in a single over during the Kabul Premier League in July 2023, scoring 48 runs in that over
  • Included in Afghanistan’s squad for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup as a reserve player
  • Led the Afghanistan A team to their first ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup title in 2024, scoring 368 runs in 5 matches and named player of the tournament
  • Scored half-centuries in all 5 matches of the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024
  • Selected in Afghanistan squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan
  • Picked by Delhi Capitals for IPL 2025 at base price of Rs 1.25 Crore
  • Scored maiden ODI century (104) against Zimbabwe in December 2024
  • Scored 85 runs against Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025
  • Scored a century (111 off 332 balls) in the fourth innings of the one-off Test against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi in October 2026, becoming the first Afghanistan batter to score a fourth-innings Test century
RoleOpening batter

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sediqullah_atal/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Had a significant impact in the Kabul Premier League by scoring 48 runs in one over, which made headlines.
2. Demonstrated consistent performance by scoring half-centuries in every match during the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024.
3. Part of Afghanistan’s squad for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.

Also born on 12 August

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