Sediqullah Atal

 

Sediqullah Atal: Afghanistanâ Rising Star in IPL 2025

May 24, 2025

By Kriti Singh

2 min read

Afghanistan cricket continues to rise, and Sediqullah Atal is its newest sensation. Born on August 12, 2001, the 23-year-old left-handed opener has become one of the most exciting prospects in T20 cricket today.

Domestic Dominance

In the 2024 Shpageeza Cricket League, Atal smashed 423 runs, topping the run charts. But his most viral moment came in Kabul Premier League 2023, where he hit 7 sixes in a single over yes, seven.

International Breakthrough

Atal starred in the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024, scoring 368 runs in 5 games with a stunning average of 122.66, earning Player of the Tournament. In the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, he proved his class again with 85 runs against Australia.

IPL 2025 Debut

Delhi Capitals picked Atal as a replacement for Harry Brook. He debuted in the final match of the season vs Punjab Kings, marking his arrival in world cricket biggest T20 league.

Quick Stats (T20s)

Matches: 49

Runs: 1,507

Avg: 34.25 Known For: Aggressive starts, big sixes, fearless batting

Why Watch Him?

Sediqullah combines elegance with aggression making him one of the most exciting players to watch in the coming years. With Afghanistanâ T20 strength growing, Atal looks set to be a key name in their cricketing future.

Watch now: Sediqullah Atal 75-run knock YouTube

Sources: Delhi Capitals, Wikipedia, LiveMint

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