AFG vs SA, 2nd ODI Highlights: ‘Chokers’ surrenders as Afghanistan registers 2 consecutive win
AFG vs SA, 2nd ODI Highlights: The Afghanistan national cricket team defeated South Africa in the 2nd ODI played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. With this win, the Afghans have taken the inaccessible lead of 2-0 in the 3-match ODI series. Meanwhile, the 3rd ODI of AFG vs SA will be played on 22 September.
Defeating England and Pakistan during the ODI World Cup 2023 could have been called a ‘fluke’ of Afghanistan, but their united effort against South Africa in the ODI series proved that the Afghans have improved their cricket.
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On Friday in Sharjah, Afghanistan recorded their biggest win in ODI cricket in terms of runs as they won by 177 runs. The team’s victory was driven by the incredible contributions of multiple players. First Rahmanullah Gurbaz smashed a brilliant century and took the score to 311 runs. Then, Rashid Khan bowled tight length and scalped 5 wickets while conceding just 19 runs in 9 overs. He was rightfully awarded the ‘Player of the Match’. Nangeyallia Kharote also bowled well and took 4 wickets.
The moment he brought up his 7th ODI hundred – @RGurbaz_21! 💯#AfghanAtalan | #AFGvSA | #GloriousNationVictoriousTeam pic.twitter.com/S7e98ilU6V
— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) September 20, 2024
Rahmanullah Gurbaaz scored 105 off 110 balls. This was the 7th century in 42 matches. Meanwhile, Rahmat Shah played a sturdy inning of 50 runs and Azmatullah Omarzai played a stormy inning of 86 runs off just 50 balls.
There have been a total of 4 ODI matches played between the two teams so far, and both teams now have 2-2 wins in their account.
Most ODI centuries for Afghanistan
7 – Rahmanullah Gurbaz
6 – Mohammad Shahzad
5 – Ibrahim Zadran
5 – Rahmat Shah
Most ODI centuries before age 23
8 – Sachin Tendulkar
8 – Quinton de Kock
7 – Rahmanullah Gurbaz
7 – Virat Kohli
6 – Babur Azam
6 – Upul Tharanga
Best bowling figures on birthday in ODI
5/19- Rashid Khan v South Africa, Sharjah, 2024
4/12- Vernon Philander v Ireland, Belfast, 2007
4/44- Stuart Broad v Australia, Cardiff, 2010
South Africa’s biggest defeat in ODI (by run)
243 vs India, Kolkata, 2023
182 vs Pakistan, Gakebarha, 2002
180 vs Sri Lanka, Colombo RPS, 2013
178 vs Sri Lanka, Colombo RPS, 2018
177 vs Afghanistan, Sharjah, 2024
Afghanistan’s biggest win in ODI (by run)
177 vs SA, Sharjah, 2024
154 vs ZIM, Sharjah, 2018
146 vs ZIM, Sharjah, 2018
142 vs BAN, Chattogram, 2023
138 vs IRE, Sharjah, 2017
