Afghanistan's Rahmat Shah hammers his 33rd ODI half-century: Key stats
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Afghanistan's Rahmat Shah played a valiant knock for his side versus India in the 2nd ODI on Wednesday. Chasing a mammoth target of 403 runs, Shah top scored for his side with a knock of 79 off 89 balls. Afghanistan perished for 232, losing the match by 170 runs. However, Shah showed his mettle in a losing cause for the visiting side.
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Shah shows his mettle
Shah walked in when his side was 71/2. A 57-run stand followed between Sediqullah Atal and Shah. Notably, Atal perished for a 50-ball 42 before India opened the floodgates. Shah was the only player to hold his fort before falling to debutant Prince Yadav.
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Shah slams his maiden ODI fifty versus India
Shah slammed eight fours. With this effort, he owns 4,116 runs from 127 matches at 35.48. He clocked his 33rd ODI fifty (100s: 5). In six ODIs versus India, Shah owns 146 runs at 24.33 (50s: 1). Notably, this was his 50th away game (home of opposition). He has 1,736 runs at 37.73 (100s: 2, 50s: 14), as per ESPNcricinfo.