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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Sediqullah Atal scored his maiden one-day international century as Afghanistan crushed Zimbabwe by 232 runs in Harare on Thursday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
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Atal (104) and Abdul Malik (84) put on 191 runs for the first wicket and an unbeaten 29 from captain Hashmatullah Shahidi lifted the tourists to 286-6 off 50 overs.
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Zimbabwe, who won the toss, were in trouble from the outset when replying with Ben Curran run out off the final ball of the first over.
Only Sikandar Raza (19 not out) and Sean Williams (16) reached double figures and the home team were bundled out for 54 in 17.5 overs at Harare Sports Club.
Afghan bowlers Allah Ghazanfar (3-9), Naveed Zadran (3-13) and Fazalhaq Farooqi (2-15) wreaked havoc.
"I am very happy with my performance and that of the team. We won a fantastic game of cricket," said player-of-the-match Atal. "Abdul and I coped well. We supported each other and that is why we did well and the team did well. I did become a little nervous as the century drew near."
Shahidi said: "I was very impressed with the way the openers batted. The credit goes to them. We outclassed them in all departments.
"When batting, I found the wicket a bit tricky. I believed we had enough runs to win. We gave 100 per cent and did well."
"Everyone takes responsibility in this team and everyone knows their role. We want to carry on with performances like this."
Atal, a 23-year-old who made his ODI debut last month, struck four sixes and eight fours in his 128-ball knock before becoming a victim of Newman Nyamhuri (3-53).
Malik also fell to Nyamhuri, making his second ODI appearance, after an innings that included a six and 11 fours.
It was another dark day for Zimbabwe in the 50-over format after the first match against Afghanistan two days ago was called off after just one hour due to rain.
Zimbabwe share with the United States the unwanted record of the lowest ODI international score, having made just 35 against Sri Lanka in Harare in 2004.
Their 38 against Sri Lanka in Colombo and 44 against Bangladesh in Chattogram are among the seven lowest ODI scores.
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Only Sikandar Raza (19 not out) and Sean Williams (16) reached double figures and the home team were bundled out for 54 in 17.5 overs at Harare Sports Club.



Harare, Zimbabwe Sediqullah Atal scored his maiden one-day international century as Afghanistan crushed Zimbabwe by 232 runs in Harare on Thursday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. What a way to get to your maiden ODI Hundred!? Sediqullah Atal’s 104 provided Afghanistan the perfect launchpad to get to a big score in the 2nd ODI! ?#ZIMvAFGonFanCode pic.twitter.com/mCOco1OK4k — FanCode (@FanCode) December 19, 2024 × Atal (104) and Abdul Malik (84) put on 191 runs for the first wicket and an unbeaten 29 from captain Hashmatullah Shahidi lifted the tourists to 286-6 off 50 overs. ALSO READ: Hybrid Model explained as ICC seals Champions Trophy 2025 fate Zimbabwe, who won the toss, were in trouble from the outset when replying with Ben Curran run out off the final ball of the first over. Only Sikandar Raza (19 not out) and Sean Williams (16) reached double figures and the home team were bundled out for 54 in 17.5 overs at Harare Sports Club. Afghan bowlers Allah Ghazanfar (3-9), Naveed Zadran (3-13) and Fazalhaq Farooqi (2-15) wreaked havoc. "I am very happy with my performance and that of the team. We won a fantastic game of cricket," said player-of-the-match Atal. "Abdul and I coped well. We supported each other and that is why we did well and the team did well. I did become a little nervous as the century drew near." Shahidi said: "I was very impressed with the way the openers batted. The credit goes to them. We outclassed them in all departments. "When batting, I found the wicket a bit tricky. I believed we had enough runs to win. We gave 100 per cent and did well." "Everyone takes responsibility in this team and everyone knows their role. We want to carry on with performances like this." Atal, a 23-year-old who made his ODI debut last month, struck four sixes and eight fours in his 128-ball knock before becoming a victim of Newman Nyamhuri (3-53). Malik also fell to Nyamhuri, making his second ODI appearance, after an innings that included a six and 11 fours. It was another dark day for Zimbabwe in the 50-over format after the first match against Afghanistan two days ago was called off after just one hour due to rain. Zimbabwe share with the United States the unwanted record of the lowest ODI international score, having made just 35 against Sri Lanka in Harare in 2004. Their 38 against Sri Lanka in Colombo and 44 against Bangladesh in Chattogram are among the seven lowest ODI scores. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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Atal (104) and Abdul Malik (84) put on 191 runs for the first wicket and an unbeaten 29 from captain Hashmatullah Shahidi lifted the tourists to 286-6 off 50 overs.

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Zimbabwe, who won the toss, were in trouble from the outset when replying with Ben Curran run out off the final ball of the first over.

Only Sikandar Raza (19 not out) and Sean Williams (16) reached double figures and the home team were bundled out for 54 in 17.5 overs at Harare Sports Club.

Afghan bowlers Allah Ghazanfar (3-9), Naveed Zadran (3-13) and Fazalhaq Farooqi (2-15) wreaked havoc.

"I am very happy with my performance and that of the team. We won a fantastic game of cricket," said player-of-the-match Atal. "Abdul and I coped well. We supported each other and that is why we did well and the team did well. I did become a little nervous as the century drew near."

Shahidi said: "I was very impressed with the way the openers batted. The credit goes to them. We outclassed them in all departments.

"When batting, I found the wicket a bit tricky. I believed we had enough runs to win. We gave 100 per cent and did well."

"Everyone takes responsibility in this team and everyone knows their role. We want to carry on with performances like this."

Atal, a 23-year-old who made his ODI debut last month, struck four sixes and eight fours in his 128-ball knock before becoming a victim of Newman Nyamhuri (3-53).

Malik also fell to Nyamhuri, making his second ODI appearance, after an innings that included a six and 11 fours.

It was another dark day for Zimbabwe in the 50-over format after the first match against Afghanistan two days ago was called off after just one hour due to rain.

Zimbabwe share with the United States the unwanted record of the lowest ODI international score, having made just 35 against Sri Lanka in Harare in 2004.

Their 38 against Sri Lanka in Colombo and 44 against Bangladesh in Chattogram are among the seven lowest ODI scores.

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Sediqullah Atal scored his maiden one-day international century as Afghanistan crushed Zimbabwe by 232 runs in Harare on Thursday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Sediqullah Atal scored his maiden one-day international century as Afghanistan crushed Zimbabwe by 232 runs in Harare on Thursday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. What a way to get to your maiden ODI Hundred!🤩 Sediqullah Atal’s 104 provided Afghanistan the perfect launchpad to get to a big score in the 2nd ODI! 💪#ZIMvAFGonFanCode pic.twitter.com/mCOco1OK4k — FanCode (@FanCode) December 19, 2024 × Atal (104) and Abdul Malik (84) put on 191 runs for the first wicket and an unbeaten 29 from captain Hashmatullah Shahidi lifted the tourists to 286-6 off 50 overs. ALSO READ: Hybrid Model explained as ICC seals Champions Trophy 2025 fate Zimbabwe, who won the toss, were in trouble from the outset when replying with Ben Curran run out off the final ball of the first over. Only Sikandar Raza (19 not out) and Sean Williams (16) reached double figures and the home team were bundled out for 54 in 17.5 overs at Harare Sports Club. Afghan bowlers Allah Ghazanfar (3-9), Naveed Zadran (3-13) and Fazalhaq Farooqi (2-15) wreaked havoc. "I am very happy with my performance and that of the team. We won a fantastic game of cricket," said player-of-the-match Atal. "Abdul and I coped well. We supported each other and that is why we did well and the team did well. I did become a little nervous as the century drew near." Shahidi said: "I was very impressed with the way the openers batted. The credit goes to them. We outclassed them in all departments. "When batting, I found the wicket a bit tricky. I believed we had enough runs to win. We gave 100 per cent and did well." "Everyone takes responsibility in this team and everyone knows their role. We want to carry on with performances like this." Atal, a 23-year-old who made his ODI debut last month, struck four sixes and eight fours in his 128-ball knock before becoming a victim of Newman Nyamhuri (3-53). Malik also fell to Nyamhuri, making his second ODI appearance, after an innings that included a six and 11 fours. It was another dark day for Zimbabwe in the 50-over format after the first match against Afghanistan two days ago was called off after just one hour due to rain. Zimbabwe share with the United States the unwanted record of the lowest ODI international score, having made just 35 against Sri Lanka in Harare in 2004. Their 38 against Sri Lanka in Colombo and 44 against Bangladesh in Chattogram are among the seven lowest ODI scores. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Afghanistan selectors on Tuesday named prolific opener Sediqullah Atal in their 19-man squad for next month's three-match one-day international series against Bangladesh in Sharjah.

Atal, 23, has previously played six Twenty20 internationals for Afghanistan and earned his maiden call for the ODIs after scoring consistently in the ongoing Emerging Asia Cup in Oman.

Besides Atal, left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad also staged a comeback after missing Afghanistan's 2-1 series win over South Africa, also in Sharjah last month.

Afghanistan Cricket Board chief selector Ahmad Shah Sulimankhil described Atal as a future player.

"We have included a promising top-order batter in Sediqullah Atal, who has impressed everyone with his consistent top performances," Sulimankhil is quoted in Afghanistan Cricket Board release.

Atal had&nbsp;notched up scores of 52, 95 not out, and 83 in the Emerging Asia Cup.&nbsp;

Opener Naveed Zadran is recovering from an ankle surgery, while&nbsp;spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman is sidelined by a sprain to his right hand.

The three matches are scheduled for November 6, 9 and 11.

The series will help Afghanistan prepare for the eight-nation Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan from February to March next year.

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Afghanistan are on a high in limited overs cricket, having beaten top nations including England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in last year's ODI World Cup held in India.

They also qualified for the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup jointly held in the United States and the West Indies in June.

Squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (capt), Rahmat Shah, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ikram Alikhil, Abdul Malik, Riaz Hassan, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Bilal Sami, Naveed Zadran, Farid Ahmad Malik

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Afghanistan selectors on Tuesday named prolific opener Sediqullah Atal in their 19-man squad for next month's three-match one-day international series against Bangladesh in Sharjah.

Afghanistan selectors on Tuesday named prolific opener Sediqullah Atal in their 19-man squad for next month's three-match one-day international series against Bangladesh in Sharjah. Atal, 23, has previously played six Twenty20 internationals for Afghanistan and earned his maiden call for the ODIs after scoring consistently in the ongoing Emerging Asia Cup in Oman. Besides Atal, left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad also staged a comeback after missing Afghanistan's 2-1 series win over South Africa, also in Sharjah last month. Afghanistan Cricket Board chief selector Ahmad Shah Sulimankhil described Atal as a future player. "We have included a promising top-order batter in Sediqullah Atal, who has impressed everyone with his consistent top performances," Sulimankhil is quoted in Afghanistan Cricket Board release. Atal had notched up scores of 52, 95 not out, and 83 in the Emerging Asia Cup. Opener Naveed Zadran is recovering from an ankle surgery, while spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman is sidelined by a sprain to his right hand. The three matches are scheduled for November 6, 9 and 11. The series will help Afghanistan prepare for the eight-nation Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan from February to March next year. ALSO READ | BAN vs SA: Bangladesh battle at 101-3 as South Africa threaten innings defeat Afghanistan are on a high in limited overs cricket, having beaten top nations including England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in last year's ODI World Cup held in India. They also qualified for the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup jointly held in the United States and the West Indies in June. Squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (capt), Rahmat Shah, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ikram Alikhil, Abdul Malik, Riaz Hassan, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Bilal Sami, Naveed Zadran, Farid Ahmad Malik Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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