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[Watch] Sediqullah Atal Belts Flamboyant Six To Bring Up Maiden ODI Ton Vs Zimbabwe

Akshita Patel

Sediqullah Atal slams maiden ODI century for Afghanistan [Source: @fancode]Sediqullah Atal slams maiden ODI century for Afghanistan [Source: @fancode]

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In a notable achievement, Sediqullah Atal of Afghanistan slammed his maiden ODI century against Zimbabwe in the second ODI. Batting first, Atal had opened the innings for his teams and with a thumping six, he achieved the remarkable milestone.

Afghanistan took on Zimbabwe in the second ODI of the three game series earlier today. With the first game spoiled due to rain, both teams were pumped to put their best foot forward in the second game.

Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and elected to bat first. Sediqullah Atal and Abdul Malik opened the innings since Rahmanullah Gurbaz was injured. Both openers had an authoritative start and converted it into an extraordinary partnership. While Malik scored 84 off 101 balls, Atal scripted personal best. 

Sediqullah Atal unlocks personal best score vs Zimbabwe

Facing Ngarava, Sediqullah Atal pulled a short delivery over a fine leg, getting a top edge. But the shot had enough power to clear the boundary. With that, the opener unlocked the milestone of scoring his maiden ODI ton. 

Just when the ball was sailing out of the ropes, excitement was visible on Atal's face. He was removing his helmet, stretching his arms in the air, and letting out a roar that echoed through the ground. The entire dressing room stood in ovation, honouring the young batter’s remarkable achievement.

Atal’s century was not just about the runs but the emotional celebration that followed. After his moment of joy, he performed a sajdah, thanking the higher powers for his achievement.

Atal and Malik had a 191-run opening partnership, thus setting the stage for Afghanistan to finish with an above par match winning total in the first innings.

Notably, the visitors previously clinched the 3-game T20I series with a 2-1 lead. Once the ODI leg concludes, the two teams will clash in a historic 2-game Test series.