Gurbaz and Rashid lead Afghanistan to first ODI series win over South Africa
The Hindu
Afghanistan's historic ODI victory over South Africa, led by Gurbaz's century and Rashid's five-wicket haul.
Afghanistan won a one-day international series against South Africa for the first time on Friday (September 20, 2024) with a game to spare.
The thumping 177-run victory — Afghanistan's biggest in ODIs by runs — came just two days after Afghanistan beat South Africa for the first time.
Also, Rahmanullah Gurbaz's 105 made him the first Afghan man to hit seven ODI hundreds.
Their strong total of 311-4 in sweltering heat was followed by South Africa being all out for 134 in the 35th over.
Leg-spinner Rashid Khan, who injured his hamstring while batting, celebrated his 26th birthday with 5-19 and left-arm spinner Nangeyalia Kharote claimed 4-26.
Afghanistan will eye a series sweep in the final ODI on Sunday (September 22).
“I had a hamstring (injury), but I tried my best to stay on the ground and do my best for the team,” Rashid said.
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