Rahmanullah Gurbaz slams his 7th ODI ton, surpasses 1,500 runs
Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz let his bat do the talking in the 2nd ODI versus South Africa being held at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. Gurbaz shared an 88-run stand for the opening wicket alongside Riaz Hassan (29). Since then, he has added another quality stand alongside Rahmat Shah. Gurbaz got to his ton in the 32nd over before falling for 105 runs.
Gurbaz surpasses 1,000 ODI runs at neutral venues
Gurbaz's 105 runs came off 110 balls. His knock had 10 fours and 3 sixes (SR: 95.45). Young Gurbaz has raced to 1,572 runs in ODIs at 38.34. He owns 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).
A solid knock from Gurbaz's blade
Gurbaz was solid during his presence. He loves batting in the first innings. As per Cricbuzz, six out of his seven tons have come when batting first. Gurbaz truggled in the first few overs but he settled in as time passed. A six off Lungi Ngidi's bowling boosted his confidence. He looked in control thereafter and negotiated well. Nandre Burger dismissed the opening batter.
