Asif Ataur

Asif Ataur
Nationality: Portugal
Position: Allrounder
Date of Birth: 2002-01-01 Age: 23
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Born on 1st January 2002 in Portugal, a country not widely recognised for its cricketing prowess, Asif Ataur's journey to the international cricketing stage is a testament to talent, resilience, and a love for the game which embraces no boundaries. Asif's early fascination with cricket ignited on the dusty playgrounds of Lisbon, where improvised matches against an eclectic mix of expatriates and locals honed his raw potential.

Displaying an adaptable batting approach and versatile bowling skills, Asif’s cricketing journey took a significant turn when he joined a local club, quickly establishing himself as an allrounder of remarkable potential. His acheivements with the club carved pathways inevitably leading to an invitation into Portugal’s national team, marking his professional debut with flair in a T20 International against Spain in 2018.

His rise through the ranks saw him at the forefront of Portugal’s improvements on the international scene. By the age of 20, Asif had etched his name into the records, becoming the youngest Portuguese cricketer to score a fifty in a T20 International—a stirring knock against robust opposition, the ever-competitive Gibraltar. With a flamboyant, yet strategic batting style, Asif could shift gears swiftly, adapting to match situations with precision. This adaptability frustrated bowlers worldwide as he seamlessly combined power with a deft touch.

Equally compelling was his bowling. Whether called upon to swing the new ball or stem the flow of runs in crucial middle overs, his ability to bowl both seam deliveries and deceptive spin made him an enigmatic figure on the field. His bag of tricks was crucial in Portugal’s stunning victory in the tri-nation series against Italy and Belgium, where his match-clinching 4-wicket haul in the final left an indelible mark on the tournament.

Asif’s career has not been without its dramatic rivalries. His contests against Spain have become folklore, each encounter a new chapter in their competitive tapestry. These matches have often brought out Asif's best, his performances filled with intensity and an unyielding thirst for victory.

Through each chapter of his burgeoning career, Asif Ataur embodies the dreams of many—a cricketer from a seemingly unlikely cricketing nation making significant strides on the global stage. His journey continues to inspire, proving that with skill, determination, and opportunities, the boundaries of where cricketing dreams can flourish are limited only by the width of imagination.

Batting Stats

Format Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave BF SR 100s 50s 6s 4s
T10 16 13 2 99 24 7.62 92 107.61 0 0 3 8

Bowling Stats

Format Mat Inns Wkts Runs Overs Ave Econ Wide NoBall 4w 5w 10w
T10 1 1 0 15 1 - 15.00 2 0 0 0 0

Last updated: 2025-03-27
Challenger, 29th Match, European Cricket Series Portugal - March 27, 2025
Coimbra Knights
169/2 (10)
Team Tigers Portugal
91/5 (10)
Coimbra Knights won by 78 runs
Player of the Match
Lovekaran Singh
Challenger, 26th Match, European Cricket Series Portugal - March 27, 2025
Team Tigers Portugal
129/3 (10)
Brothers XI Portugal
107/4 (10)
Team Tigers Portugal won by 22 runs
Player of the Match
Rupan Das
Challenger, 22nd Match, European Cricket Series Portugal - March 26, 2025
Team Tigers Portugal
131/4 (10)
Friendship CC
88/6 (10)
Team Tigers Portugal won by 43 runs
Player of the Match
Md Omar Faruk
Challenger, 20th Match, European Cricket Series Portugal - March 25, 2025
Team Tigers Portugal
99/7 (10)
Werewolves CC
97/6 (10)
Team Tigers Portugal won by 2 runs
Player of the Match
Md Omar Faruk
Challenger, 17th Match, European Cricket Series Portugal - March 25, 2025
Lisbon Super Giants
80/1 (5.1)
Team Tigers Portugal
76/4 (10)
Lisbon Super Giants won by 9 wickets (with 29 balls remaining)
Player of the Match
Ashok Kumar Banger
Challenger, 14th Match, European Cricket Series Portugal - March 24, 2025
Coimbra Knights
102/4 (7.5)
Team Tigers Portugal
100/4 (10)
Coimbra Knights won by6 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
Player of the Match
Gurjinder Singh
Challenger, 11th Match, European Cricket Series Portugal - March 24, 2025
Team Tigers Portugal
84/9 (10)
Brothers XI Portugal
126/4 (10)
Brothers XI Portugal won by 42 runs
Challenger, 7th Match, European Cricket Series Portugal - March 23, 2025
Team Tigers Portugal
85/9 (10)
Friendship CC
100/5 (10)
Friendship CC won by 15 runs
Player of the Match
Md Abdul Motin
Challenger, 5th Match, European Cricket Series Portugal - March 22, 2025
Team Tigers Portugal
134/4 (10)
Werewolves CC
138/3 (9.5)
Werewolves CC won by 7 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)
Player of the Match
Muhammad Tabish
Challenger, 2nd Match, European Cricket Series Portugal - March 22, 2025
Lisbon Super Giants
112/4 (10)
Team Tigers Portugal
113/3 (10)
Team Tigers Portugal won by 1 run

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