Delhi: Afghanistan cricket team's star leg spinner Rashid Khan set a unique record in the second ODI against South Africa. He has become the first player to take 5 wickets in ODI cricket on his birthday.

Afghanistan won this match by 177 runs and took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. This is also the blue jersey team's first ODI series win against South Africa.

Rashid took 5 wickets for just 19 runs in 9 overs with 1 maiden over and his economy rate was 2.10. This performance has made him the player to record the best ODI bowling figures on his birthday, breaking the record of former South African great pacer Vernon Philander. Philander took 4 wickets against Ireland in 2007.

Rashid has so far taken 190 wickets in 105 ODIs, making him the highest wicket-taker for Afghanistan. His average in ODIs is 19.98 and his best performance is 7 wickets for 18 runs.

Rashid Khan gave a big statement after the great victory

If we talk about the match, Afghanistan batted first and scored 311 runs in 50 overs, which included a century by Rahmanullah Gurbaz. In response, South Africa were all out for 134 runs in 34.2 overs.

Rashid said after the victory, “Despite the injury, I am happy to contribute to my team.” He also praised the young players.