Batters with most ODI centuries for Afghanistan cricket team
What's the story
Rahmanullah Gurbaz made history for Afghanistan after slamming his 7th ODI hundred in his side's 2nd match of the 2024 series against South Africa held in the UAE.
Gurbaz's brilliant knock saw Afghanistan smash 311/4 in 50 overs. South Africa were bowled out for 134 in 34.2 overs as the Afghans sealed a series win.
We decode batters with most ODI tons for Afghanistan.
#1
Rahmanullah Gurbaz - 7 centuries
Gurbaz's 105 runs came off 110 balls. His knock had 10 fours and 3 sixes (SR: 95.45).
Young Gurbaz owns 1,572 runs in ODIs at 38.34. He has slammed 7 tons and five fifties.
As per ESPNcricinfo, in three matches versus South Africa, he has scored 130 runs at 43.33. Gurbaz also went past 1,000 ODI runs at neutral venues (1,023 at 44.47).
#2
Mohammad Shahzad - 6 centuries
Former Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Shahzad hammered a total of six ODI centuries in addition to 14 fifties.
Shahzad last played for the Afghans in 2019 since making his debut in 2009. In 84 ODIs, he smashed 2,727 runs at 33.66.
He owns the 2nd-most fours in ODIs (323) by an Afghan batter. He also smoked 55 sixes in his career.
#3
Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah - 5 centuries each
Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah are next in this list with 5 tons each for the Afghanistan cricket team.
In 33 ODIs, Zadran owns 1,440 runs at an average of 48. He has 5 tons and 7 fifties.
Afghanistan's top scorer in ODIs, Rahmat, also owns 5 tons (50s: 29). Rahmat has managed 3,788 runs at 36.07.