Afghanistan's Historic Victory: Defeated South Africa for the First Time in an ODI Series

AFG vs SA ODI Series: Afghanistan has made history in cricket by winning their first ODI series against South Africa. Under the captaincy of Hashmatullah Shahidi, the team secured a 177-run victory in the second ODI held in Sharjah on September 20, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. This victory is particularly significant for Afghanistan as it marks their biggest win in ODIs.

Batting first, Afghanistan set a target of 312 runs, which South Africa failed to chase, getting bowled out for just 134 runs. The Afghan bowlers delivered an outstanding performance, allowing their team to not only win the match but also gain a unique advantage in the series. This win marks an important chapter in Afghanistan cricket history, highlighting their future potential.

Rashid and Nangeliya's Exceptional Bowling Shatters South Africa:

Afghanistan's captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss in Sharjah and opted to bat first. With a stellar century from Rahmanullah Gurbaz (105 runs) and a fiery 86 runs from Azmatullah Omarzai, the team posted a total of 311 runs. South Africa had a promising start, with captain Temba Bavuma and Tony de Zorzi putting together a 73-run opening partnership. However, after the fall of Omarzai's first wicket, South Africa lost all 10 wickets for just 61 runs. Rashid Khan and Nangeliya Kharote delivered remarkable bowling performances, with Rashid taking 5 wickets for just 19 runs in 9 overs, and Nangeliya claiming 4 wickets for 26 runs. As a result, South Africa collapsed for only 134 runs.

Gurbaz and Omarzai's Explosive Performance: South African Bowlers in Distress:

Afghanistan's captain Hashmatullah Shahidi opted to bat first, and his openers justified the decision. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Riaz Hasan formed an 88-run partnership for the first wicket. Gurbaz then partnered with Rahmat Shah to add 101 runs. Rahmat Shah scored 50 runs before getting out. Following that, Azmatullah Omarzai delivered a spectacular innings, scoring 86 runs off just 50 balls, including 6 sixes and 5 fours. Meanwhile, Gurbaz reached his seventh ODI century, scoring 105 runs off 110 balls, putting the team in a strong position. This remarkable performance enabled Afghanistan to reach a competitive total.