Gurbaz, Rashid stars in Afghanistan historic with in 2nd ODI to win maiden series vs Proteas

 


Afghanistan achieved a historic milestone on Friday by securing their first-ever One Day International (ODI) series victory against South Africa, with a commanding 177-run win, their largest margin of victory in ODIs. Afghanistan had already won the first match of the three-game series by six wickets.


Rahmanullah Gurbaz spearheaded Afghanistan's innings, scoring 105, making him the first Afghan player to reach seven ODI centuries. Afghanistan posted a formidable total of 311 for 4 in the sweltering Sharjah heat. South Africa, in response, were bowled out for just 134 in the 35th over.


Rashid Khan, celebrating his 26th birthday, delivered a stellar performance, claiming 5 wickets for 19 runs, while Nangeyalia Kharote contributed with 4 wickets for 26. Afghanistan now aims for a series sweep in the final ODI scheduled for Sunday.


Gurbaz, alongside Azmatullah Omarzai, played a key role in Afghanistan's first-ever 300-plus score against South Africa in ODIs. In addition to Gurbaz’s century, Omarzai remained unbeaten with an explosive 86 off 50 balls, while Rahmat Shah added a steady 50 runs to the tally.


After cautiously playing a maiden over from Bjorn Fortuin while on 99, Gurbaz reached his century by sweeping Aiden Markram to square leg. He was eventually dismissed by Nandre Burger, but Afghanistan accelerated in the latter stages, adding 93 runs in the final 10 overs.


South Africa's bowlers struggled in the humid conditions, with spinners Fortuin and Markram being the only ones able to exert some control, giving away 59 runs across their 14 overs combined.


South Africa's chase started with promise, as captain Temba Bavuma, returning from illness, scored 38 and shared a 73-run opening partnership with Tony de Zorzi, who made 31.


However, the innings quickly unraveled after Bavuma's dismissal, triggered by Omarzai. The Proteas then collapsed, losing seven wickets for just 39 runs. Rashid Khan completed his five-wicket haul by bowling Markram for 21, and Kharote wrapped up the innings, echoing the first ODI’s collapse when South Africa had crumbled to 36 for 7 within the first 10 overs.


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