Afghanistan cricket staff sealed the three-match ODI sequence in opposition to South Africa with a 177-run victory in Sharjah.
Afghanistan cricketers registered a historic One-Day Worldwide sequence victory by beating South Africa by 117 runs within the second match in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates on Friday.
Rahmanullah Gubaz scored an excellent 105 as Afghanistan posted 311-4 to win the toss. That is the seventh century of the 22-year-old’s ODI profession, making him the primary Afghan participant to attain this tally, which incorporates 10 fours and three sixes.
Two days after profitable the sequence opener by six wickets – their first win over the Proteas in ODIs – the house staff bowled out the guests for 134, with Rashid Khan, who returned from damage, scoring 5- 19 wins. Spinner Nangeyalia Kharote received with 4-26.
The guests reached 103-3 with captain Temba Bavuma top-scoring with 38 off 47 balls however conceding 31 runs off their final seven wickets.
Afghanistan dominate South Africa with bat and ball
Afghanistan received off to an excellent begin within the match, with the opener benefiting from the choice to bat first.
Gubaz and Riaz Hassan scored 88 for the primary wicket earlier than Aiden Markram scored 29 off Hassan’s leg.
Rahmat Shah (50) additionally got here on board as he shared a 101-run partnership with Gubaz, however quickly after reaching his milestone, Nandre Burger bowled The opener failed at 105 runs.
The innings got here regardless of Azmatullah Omarzai revving up with a fast, unbeaten 86 off 50 balls, which included six sixes, to safe an embarrassing chase in opposition to the Proteas. The innings was slowed by dismissals.
