Ali attended City Academy Bristol and Filton Sixth Form College.

[6] In 2016, he represented Downend Cricket Club,[2][7] where he was known as one of the fastest bowlers in the Bristol leagues.

[9] He made his List A debut in 2014/15 for Rawalpindi Rams against National Bank of Pakistan; Ali took 4/39 from 8.3 overs.

[11][12] On 9 June 2016, Ali died at around 17:20 British Standard Time after drowning in the River Avon near Saltford Lock to the south-east of Bristol.

[3][12] Hampshire's Head of Player Development said of Ali that "He was an incredibly committed and enthusiastic cricketer who always gave 100% for the team that he was playing for", whilst MCC head coach Steven Kirby said that "He greatly impressed us with his energy, enthusiasm and exceptional all-round talent.