Afghanistan Vs South Africa: A Historic Cricket Series Victory
Sunday, 22 September 2024, 11:40
Afghanistan Vs South Africa: The Match Overview
Afghanistan beat South Africa by 177 runs in the second ODI in Sharjah, securing an unassailable 2-0 series lead. Rahmanullah Gurbaz shone with a century, propelling Afghanistan to 311 runs. Rashid Khan's five-wicket haul led to South Africa's collapse at just 134 runs.
Key Stats from Afghanistan Vs South Africa
- 1 - This victory marks Afghanistan's first bilateral ODI series win against a team in the ICC top five rankings.
- 177 - This is Afghanistan's largest victory margin in ODIs, previously held at 154 runs.
- 1 - South Africa has been all out under 150 in two consecutive ODIs, a first for them.
- 9 - South Africa lost nine wickets to Afghan spinners, the most in a single ODI.
- 1 - Rashid Khan, on his birthday, became the first player to take five wickets in an ODI on their birthday.
- 5 - Rashid's five-wicket hauls in ODIs rank him among the top spinners in the format.
- 172 - Azmatullah Omarzai’s A stunning strike rate during his innings.
- 7 - Gurbaz's ODI centuries now lead for Afghanistan.
- 42 - The innings it took Gurbaz to score his seventh ODI hundred.
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