Sediqullah Atal celebrated his 25th birthday in style on Wednesday (Aug 12), scoring 143 off 120 balls against Ireland in Belfast to set a new record for the highest ODI score on a birthday, surpassing Tom Latham’s previous mark of 140 runs. Latham had scored an unbeaten 140 off 123 balls for New Zealand against the Netherlands in Hamilton on his 30th birthday on 2 Apr, 2022.&nbsp;Sachin Tendulkar is third on the list, having scored 134 runs off 131 balls on his 25th birthday in 1998 to help India beat Australia by six wickets in the Coca-Cola Cup final in Sharjah.&nbsp;Vinod Kambli, Tendulkar’s childhood friend and former India batter, was the first player to score an ODI century on his birthday. He remained unbeaten on 100 against England in Jaipur on his 21st birthday on 18 Jan, 1993.&nbsp;Virat Kohli also scored an ODI century on his birthday and hit an unbeaten 101 off 121 balls against South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on 5 Nov, 2023.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ban-vs-aus-1st-test-mahmud-leads-bangladesh-s-dominance-over-australia-on-day-1-1786611677784">BAN vs AUS, 1st Test: Mahmud leads Bangladesh's dominance over Australia on Day 1</a><h3>Highest ODI scores by batters on their birthdays</h3>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Player</td><td>Country</td><td>R</td><td>B</td><td>4/6s</td><td>Birthday</td><td>Vs</td><td>Venue</td><td>Date</td></tr><tr><td>Ibrahim Zadran</td><td>Afghanistan</td><td>143</td><td>120</td><td>17/4</td><td>25th</td><td>Ireland</td><td>Belfast</td><td>12 Aug, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Tom Latham</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>140*</td><td>123</td><td>10/5</td><td>30th</td><td>Netherlands</td><td>Hamilton</td><td>2 Apr, 2022</td></tr><tr><td>Sachin Tendulkar</td><td>India</td><td>134</td><td>131</td><td>12/3</td><td>25th</td><td>Australia</td><td>Sharjah</td><td>24 Apr, 1998</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

During the match, Atal also shared a 231-run second-wicket partnership with Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran, who scored a century as well.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shoaib-akhtar-says-seam-friendly-england-pitches-will-be-very-difficult-for-pakistan-in-upcoming-test-series-1786597072547">Akhtar warns Pakistan of 'seam-friendly England pitches' ahead of upcoming Tests</a>&nbsp;Zadran made 107 off 118 balls, hitting 11 fours and one six. He also became the joint-third-fastest batter in the world to reach 2,000 ODI runs.&nbsp;The 231-run stand between Atal and Zadran is now Afghanistan’s highest partnership for the second wicket in ODIs.&nbsp;Atal’s century against Ireland was his second in ODI cricket. His previous hundred came against Zimbabwe in Harare on 19 Dec, 2024, when he scored 104 off 128 balls.

The left-handed batter, who turns 25 on Wednesday, scored an impressive 143 runs from 120 balls for Afghanistan in the fourth ODI against Ireland in Belfast.

Sediqullah Atal celebrated his 25th birthday in style on Wednesday (Aug 12), scoring 143 off 120 balls against Ireland in Belfast to set a new record for the highest ODI score on a birthday, surpassing Tom Latham’s previous mark of 140 runs. Latham had scored an unbeaten 140 off 123 balls for New Zealand against the Netherlands in Hamilton on his 30th birthday on 2 Apr, 2022. Sachin Tendulkar is third on the list, having scored 134 runs off 131 balls on his 25th birthday in 1998 to help India beat Australia by six wickets in the Coca-Cola Cup final in Sharjah. Vinod Kambli, Tendulkar’s childhood friend and former India batter, was the first player to score an ODI century on his birthday. He remained unbeaten on 100 against England in Jaipur on his 21st birthday on 18 Jan, 1993. Virat Kohli also scored an ODI century on his birthday and hit an unbeaten 101 off 121 balls against South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on 5 Nov, 2023. Also Read - BAN vs AUS, 1st Test: Mahmud leads Bangladesh's dominance over Australia on Day 1 Highest ODI scores by batters on their birthdays

The left-handed batter, who turns 25 on Wednesday, scored an impressive 143 runs from 120 balls for Afghanistan in the fourth ODI against Ireland in Belfast.

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AFG vs IRE 2nd T20I Live Streaming: Afghanistan and Ireland will clash in the second T20I of the three-match series on Sunday at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates.

AFG vs IRE 2nd T20I Live Streaming: Afghanistan and Ireland will clash in the second T20I of the three-match series on Sunday at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates. In the first T20I, Ireland took a 1-0 lead in the series, winning the opening game by 38 runs. They scored 150 runs, with Harry Tector hitting an unbeaten 56 off 34 deliveries after being put to bat first. Captain Rashid Khan spearheaded the bowling attack for Afghanistan and returned with figures of 3/19. However, Afghanistan struggled with the bat as Ireland bundled them out for 111 in 18.4 overs. Ben White picked four wickets for 20 runs for Ireland. Moreover, Josh Little highlighted his bowling skill, claiming three wickets. Paul Stirling-led Ireland will aim to win the second T20I and clinch the series after losing the ODI series 2-0 to Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Afghanistan will look forward to bouncing back and securing a victory in the upcoming match. Previously, both teams have clashed in 24 T20Is. Afghanistan has won 16 of these, while Ireland has won eight. Afghanistan vs Ireland 2nd T20I Live Streaming Details Here's everything you need to know about the live streaming details for Afghanistan vs Ireland 2nd T20I match. When is the Afghanistan vs Ireland 2nd T20I match? The Afghanistan vs Ireland 2nd T20I is on March 17. What time will the Afghanistan vs Ireland 2nd T20I match start? Afghanistan vs Ireland 2nd T20I will begin at 09:30 pm IST. Where is the Afghanistan vs Ireland 2nd T20I match being played? Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, UAE, will host the Afghanistan vs Ireland 2nd T20I. Which TV channel will telecast the Afghanistan vs Ireland 2nd T20I match? The Afghanistan vs Ireland 2nd T20I match will not be televised in India. How can I watch the Afghanistan vs Ireland 2nd T20I match in India? FanCode app and website will broadcast the live streaming of the Afghanistan vs Ireland 2nd T20I match in India. Afghanistan vs Ireland 2nd T20I Probable Playing XI Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Nangeyalia Kharote, Rashid Khan (c), Naveen-ul-Haq,Fazalhaq Farooqi Ireland: Andy Balbirnie, Paul Stirling (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Neil Rock, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Josh Little, Ben White (With inputs from agencies)

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The start of the third ODI between Afghanistan and Ireland at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday witnessed a delay due to bizarre circumstances with fog affecting transportation in Abu Dhabi.&nbsp;Cricket world has witnessed matches being halted due to interruption by bees, sun interruptions, smog halting proceedings but Tuesday's incident of fog resulting in highway closure, which directly affected the match being delayed tops the chart.&nbsp;

The toss was scheduled for 9:30 am local time originally but was delayed by an hour and 15 minutes as the teams couldn't reach the venue on time as the fog in certain areas of Abu Dhabi caused a highway closure. The move affected the transportation which caused problems for both the teams as they failed to reach the stadium on time, resulting in the delayed start.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Afghanistan Cricket Board tweeted: "The start of play for the third ODI of #KardanUniversityCup is delayed due to fog in certain areas of Abu Dhabi affecting the transportation in the city."&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Afghanistan have already won the series by coming out victorious in the first two matches of the three-ODI series, by 16 runs and seven wickets respectively.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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After both the teams reached the stadium, the match was started. Ireland won the toss and opted to bowl first. Openers Javed Ahmadi and&nbsp;Rahmanullah&nbsp;Gurbaz gave Afghanistan a steady start but Craig Young dismissed both the openers soon while also scalping the wicket of Rahmat Shah. Soon after, Andy&nbsp;McBrine&nbsp;dismissed&nbsp;Hashmatullah&nbsp;Shahidi to put pressure on Afghanistan.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The start of the third ODI between Afghanistan and Ireland at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday witnessed a delay due to bizarre circumstances with fog affecting transportation in Abu Dhabi.

The start of the third ODI between Afghanistan and Ireland at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday witnessed a delay due to bizarre circumstances with fog affecting transportation in Abu Dhabi. Cricket world has witnessed matches being halted due to interruption by bees, sun interruptions, smog halting proceedings but Tuesday's incident of fog resulting in highway closure, which directly affected the match being delayed tops the chart. The toss was scheduled for 9:30 am local time originally but was delayed by an hour and 15 minutes as the teams couldn't reach the venue on time as the fog in certain areas of Abu Dhabi caused a highway closure. The move affected the transportation which caused problems for both the teams as they failed to reach the stadium on time, resulting in the delayed start. Afghanistan Cricket Board tweeted: "The start of play for the third ODI of #KardanUniversityCup is delayed due to fog in certain areas of Abu Dhabi affecting the transportation in the city." ALSO READ: Security, COVID-19 restrictions make Pakistan's tour tough, says South Africa's Mark Boucher The start of play for the third ODI of #KardanUniversityCup is delayed due to fog in certain areas of Abu Dhabi affecting the transportation in the city.#AFGvIRE — Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) January 26, 2021 × Meanwhile, Afghanistan have already won the series by coming out victorious in the first two matches of the three-ODI series, by 16 runs and seven wickets respectively. ALSO READ: Will they, won't they? Key questions for troubled Tokyo Olympics After both the teams reached the stadium, the match was started. Ireland won the toss and opted to bowl first. Openers Javed Ahmadi and Rahmanullah Gurbaz gave Afghanistan a steady start but Craig Young dismissed both the openers soon while also scalping the wicket of Rahmat Shah. Soon after, Andy McBrine dismissed Hashmatullah Shahidi to put pressure on Afghanistan.

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