Afghanistan international cricketer Siddiqullah Atal scored 42 runs in an over in T20 match of Kabul Premier League.
According to the website Cricinfo, the honor of scoring the most runs in a T20 over is held by West Indies’ Chris Gayle, who scored 37 runs off six balls in the 2011 IPL. But Siddique left Gayle behind by a margin of five runs.
This record was made when Afghanistan domestic T20 tournament I Shaheen Hunters were playing against Abbasin Defenders at Ayubi Cricket Stadium.
When spinner Amir Zazai bowled his first ball in the 19th over, 21-year-old all-rounder Siddique was playing on 76 runs and his team had scored 158 runs for the loss of six wickets.
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Aamir Zazai took one wicket by giving 35 runs in three overs during this match. On the first ball of the last over, his foot went out of the crease and Siddique hit a six on that nine ball.
The next ball was a wide that went off the boundary for four runs, meaning 12 runs had been scored off two balls from Aamir Zazai but six balls of the over were still to go.
Siddiq showed a brilliant batting performance and hit sixes on all these balls and played an innings of 118 runs off 56 balls.
This is the first season of the Kabul Premier League and there was a huge crowd at the stadium to witness the feat, but the video is now doing the rounds on social media.
After watching Siddique’s performance, the commentator said, ‘Unbelievable performance.’
Shaheen Hunter were bowled out for 213 for the loss of six wickets while Abbasin Defenders scored 181 runs in reply.
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**Interview with Sediqullah Atal: Cricket Sensation and Record-Breaker**
**Interviewer**: Welcome, Sediqullah! Congratulations on your amazing achievement of scoring 42 runs in an over in the Kabul Premier League. How does it feel to break the record previously held by Chris Gayle?
**Sediqullah Atal**: Thank you! It feels incredible to have set a new record. Chris Gayle is a legend of the game, and to surpass his record is a huge honor for me. It’s a moment I will cherish forever.
**Interviewer**: Can you walk us through that over? What was going through your mind as you started hitting those runs?
**Sediqullah Atal**: At the start of the over, I was on 76 runs, and I felt confident. I knew I had to capitalize on the spinner, Amir Zazai. He bowled well, but I managed to find the gaps and hit clean shots. My team needed those runs, and I just focused on playing my game.
**Interviewer**: The match was against the Abbasin Defenders. How important was this game for your team in the tournament context?
**Sediqullah Atal**: Every match is crucial in the tournament, and we were determined to perform well. Our team had been practicing hard, and I was glad to contribute significantly to our total score of 200 runs. It boosts our morale as we aim for the championship.
**Interviewer**: Being a 21-year-old all-rounder, how do you balance your batting and bowling skills in the competitive cricket landscape of Afghanistan?
**Sediqullah Atal**: It’s a challenge, but I believe in continuous improvement. I dedicate time to both aspects of my game. Playing as an all-rounder allows me to contribute to the team in multiple ways, which is exciting and fulfilling.
**Interviewer**: What does the future hold for you, and how do you see yourself contributing to the Afghanistan national team?
**Sediqullah Atal**: My goal is to consistently perform well in domestic leagues and earn a spot on the national team. I want to help Afghanistan make its mark in international cricket, and I believe with hard work and dedication, we can achieve great things together.
**Interviewer**: Thank you so much for your time, Sediqullah. We look forward to seeing more of your incredible performances on the field!
**Sediqullah Atal**: Thank you for having me! I appreciate the support, and I hope to make you proud.
