Afghanistan makes history with cricket series win against South Africa | Sports News

Afghanistan’s cricketers have secured a historic ODI series win against South Africa with a commanding 177-run victory in Sharjah. Rahmanullah Gurbaz led the way with a superb 105, becoming the first Afghan player to score seven ODI centuries. The hosts, having won the toss, posted 311-4, with Gurbaz and Rahmat Shah (50) sharing a century partnership. Despite a good start from South Africa, with captain Temba Bavuma top-scoring with 38, they were bowled out for 134, with Rashid Khan taking 5-19 and Nangeyalia Kharote picking up 4-26.
This victory comes two days after Afghanistan’s first-ever ODI win against South Africa, highlighting their dominance in the series. With both bat and ball, Afghanistan outperformed their opponents, setting a challenging target and then restricting South Africa’s batting line-up. Azmatullah Omarzai’s quick-fire 86 not out further solidified Afghanistan’s position, ensuring a difficult chase for South Africa.
The Afghan team’s impressive performance will surely boost their confidence as they continue to make an impact on the international cricket stage. The series win against a team like South Africa is a significant achievement for Afghanistan’s cricketing history and showcases their potential to compete with top-tier teams. Afghanistan’s cricketers have once again proved their skill and determination, setting a new milestone in their cricketing journey.

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