A three-match ODI series is being played between Afghanistan and South Africa in UAE. The first match of the series was won by Afghanistan, which was their first win against South Africa in international cricket. Now Afghanistan has shown a strong performance in the second match as well. In the second ODI being played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Afghanistan crossed the 300-run mark. During this, a century came from the bat of 22-year-old opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit a historic century

Rahmanullah Gurbaz played a wonderful innings in this match against South Africa. He scored 105 runs in 110 balls, which included 10 fours and 3 sixes. This century was special for Rahmanullah Gurbaz in many ways. This is his 7th century in ODI cricket, with this he has become the batsman who has scored the most centuries in ODIs for Afghanistan. He broke the record of Mohammad Shahzad. Mohammad Shahzad has scored 6 centuries in ODIs for Afghanistan.

Babar was defeated in this special list

Rahmanullah Gurbaz has surpassed Pakistan's Babar Azam in terms of scoring the most ODI centuries at the age of 22. Babar Azam had scored 6 ODI centuries at the age of 22, so Rahmanullah Gurbaz has now overtaken him. At the same time, Rahmanullah Gurbaz has equaled Virat Kohli in this list. Virat also scored only 7 ODI centuries at the age of 22. However, Rahmanullah Gurbaz still has a chance to leave Virat behind.

Afghanistan put a big total on the board

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and decided to bat first. During this, Afghanistan scored 311 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in 50 overs. Apart from Rahmanullah Gurbaz, a brilliant innings was also seen from Azmatullah Umarzai. He scored an unbeaten 86 runs off 50 balls. During this, he hit 5 fours and 6 sixes. At the same time, Rahmat Shah also contributed 50 runs.