Afghanistan Secures Historic Sequence Victory with File-Breaking Win Over South Africa
Afghanistan secured a historic ODI sequence win over South Africa within the second match held in Sharjah on September 20, 2024. Afghanistan dominated with a 177-run victory, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead within the three-match sequence.
Batting first, Afghanistan posted a formidable 311/4, powered by a century from Rahmanullah Gurbaz (105 off 110 balls) and a fast 86* from Azmatullah Omarzai off 50 balls. Their innings was bolstered by a 101-run partnership between Gurbaz and Rahmat Shah, who additionally contributed 50 runs. South Africa’s bowlers struggled, particularly within the closing 10 overs, the place Afghanistan added 93 runs​
In response, South Africa began promisingly, with Temba Bavuma (38) and Tony de Zorzi (31) placing collectively a 73-run stand. Nonetheless, their batting collapsed, shedding 9 wickets for simply 61 runs. Rashid Khan, celebrating his twenty sixth birthday, led Afghanistan’s bowling assault with a sensational 5/19, whereas Nangeyalia Kharote claimed 4/26​(
With this win, Afghanistan sealed their first-ever sequence victory over South Africa, making historical past​
