Afghanistan clinch historic ODI series win over South Africa as Rashid takes five wickets, Gurbaz hits hundred

Afghanistan defeated South Africa by 177 runs in the second ODI in Sharjah to clinch their first series win over a team ranked in ICC’s top five.

Afghanistan cricket team created history in Sharjah as Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit a superb century and Rashid Khan took five wickets in their first-ever ODI series win over South Africa after beating them 177 runs in the second ODI on Friday. This is also the first time Afghanistan defeated a team ranked in ICC’s top five. Gurbaz hit 105 as Afghanistan made 311-4 before the Proteas lost nine wickets for 61 runs to be bowled out for just 134 in the 35th over.