2024-09-20 17:02:33
Sharjah: Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz did wonders by scoring a century in the second match of the three-match ODI series against South Africa. Gurbaz completed his century in 102 balls. This was Gurbaz’s 7th century in ODI cricket. To reach his century, Gurbaz also hit 10 fours and 3 sixes. However, after completing the century, Gurbaz could not stay at the crease for long and was dismissed after playing a strong innings of 105 runs. In this way, Gurbaz stunned the South African bowlers with his batting. In the second ODI against South Africa, the Afghanistan team decided to bat first after winning the toss. This decision of Afghanistan proved to be absolutely correct and Riaz Hasan along with opener Gurbaz made a strong partnership of 88 runs for the first wicket. Although Riaz was dismissed after scoring 29 runs, Gurbaz held one end and took the South African bowlers to task.
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Gurbaz threw his bat as soon as he scored a century
When Rahmanullah Gurbaz was on 99 runs, he looked under a lot of pressure. He was facing a lot of trouble for a run, but Gurbaz completed his century with a four by hitting a sweep shot on the fourth ball of the 34th over against South African captain Aiden Markram. While completing the century, Gurbaz could not control his emotions and shouted loudly. After this, he dropped his bat and sat on his knees and kissed the Sharjah ground.
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Afghanistan won the first ODI by 6 wickets
In the first match of the series, the Afghanistan cricket team played a strong game and defeated South Africa by 6 wickets. South Africa’s batsmen collapsed like a pack of cards against Afghanistan’s bowlers. In such a situation, the Afghan team easily won the match and took a 1-0 lead in the series.