Sediqullah Atal Cricket Player Profile

Sediqullah Atal is a professional Cricket player representing Afghanistan. Born on 2001-08-12 in Logar, Afghanistan, they operate primarily as a Batter on the field. Over the course of their career, Sediqullah Atal has featured for Afghanistan, Kandy Royals, Delhi Capitals, Afghanistan A, Mis Ainak Knights, Band-e-Amir Dragons, Kabul Eagles, Blank, Afghanistan Under-19, Maiwand Defenders, Rangpur Riders, Mi Cape Town, Dubai Capitals different teams, including national setups, top-tier domestic sides, and competitive franchise leagues. Known for their tactical execution and steady presence as a Batter, they remain an integral figure across all formats and tournaments they compete in.

Sediqullah Atal is an Afghan left-handed opening batter who represents Afghanistan in international cricket. He progressed through youth, domestic and Afghanistan A cricket before making his senior international debut in 2023. His performances at the 2024 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup, where he was named Player of the Tournament, brought him wider attention. Atal has also played for Delhi Capitals in the Indian T20 League.

Profile

Atal made his Twenty20 debut for Kabul Eagles in the 2020 Shpageeza Cricket League after being named in Afghanistan’s squad for the Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He made his List A debut for Band-e-Amir Region in October 2021. His international career began with a T20I against Pakistan on 27 March 2023. He made his ODI debut against Bangladesh in November 2024 and his Test debut against Zimbabwe the following month.

In October 2024, Atal scored 368 runs in five matches for Afghanistan A at the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup and was named Player of the Tournament as the side won the title. At the 2025 Champions Trophy, he made 85 against Australia. In August 2026, he scored 143 against Ireland in an ODI, sharing a second-wicket stand with Ibrahim Zadran that became Afghanistan’s largest for that wicket.

IPL Career

Delhi Capitals signed Atal at his base price of INR 1.25 crore in 2025 as a replacement for Harry Brook.

He made his Indian T20 League debut against Punjab Kings on 24 May 2025, scoring 22 from 16 balls.

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Records

In August 2026, Atal and Ibrahim Zadran set Afghanistan’s record for its largest second-wicket partnership in ODIs, with a stand of 231 against Ireland.

FAQs

Which country does Sediqullah Atal represent?

He represents Afghanistan.

What is Sediqullah Atal’s batting style?

He is a left-handed opening batter.

When did Sediqullah Atal make his T20I debut?

He made his T20I debut against Pakistan on 27 March 2023.

Has Sediqullah Atal played in the Indian T20 League?

Yes. He made his debut for Delhi Capitals in 2025.