Afghanistan A A have produced stiff competition with big batting against India A, as the emerging Afghanistan cricketer Sediqullah Atal shone with an exceptional knock. Afghanistan A posted 206/4 on the board.
At the time of reporting, India A are struggling at 89/4 in 10.5 overs. Indian side now needs 118 more runs from the remaining 55 balls while maintaining the required run rate of 12.87. Thanks to Sediqullah, whose big inning has put India in trouble.
Who is Afghanistan Cricketer Sediqullah Atal?
The 23-year-old Afghanistan cricket will be remembered for his aggressive style and accurate skills displayed. Currently, he is trending on social media and cricketing world. The young blood of the Afghanistan cricket team, Sidiqullah Atal, shattered the opposition during this semi-final clash as he smashed 83 off 52 deliveries.
This is yet another coup in his masterclass innings of the tournament, taking two successive knocks of 95* and 52. Leader in terms of run tally for the Emerging Asia Cup 2024; Atal enjoys an impressive strike rate of 161.97 runs per game. He is the only one to breach the 200 mark, run-wise in the tournament.
His Player Profile
Who is Sediqullah Atal in the Afghans’ broader cricketing scenario? Having made his debut professionally in 2020 following promising innings in the U-19 World Cup, Atal has emerged as a cricketing sensation rather soon. He may not have got too many knocks at the senior level even early on, but the domestic performances that include a record-breaking 48 runs in one over in the Kabul Premier League have soon branded him as an extraordinary power-hitter.
Recently, Atal has been picked in Afghanistan’s ODI squad for the Bangladesh series. Given his performances, he would strengthen his position as a bright prospect for Afghanistan’s batting department.
Can India A Chase the Target? Live Match Update
Now, with Afghanistan A dominating the match, India A need to accelerate swiftly to bridge the deficit and make a superb comeback. But Afghanistan cricketer Sediqullah Atal’s 83-run foundation for Afghanistan A will give the Afghan team every chance to get into the final and will be loved by their fans to see how the contest goes from here.
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