Rashid Khan marked his 26th birthday by taking five wickets as Afghanistan thrashed the Proteas in their second one-day international.
Image via ARUN SANKAR, AFPGurbaz hit 105 as Afghanistan made 311/4 before the Proteas lost nine wickets for 61 runs to be bowled out for just 134 in the 35th over.It was the seventh century in the 22-year-old’s Gurbaz’s ODI career and included 10 fours and three sixes.
Two days after winning the first ODI by six wickets, Afghanistan made a bright start as the openers capitalised on winning the toss. The innings slowed with that dismissal although Azmatullah Omarzai hit the accelerator with a rapid, undefeated 50-ball 86 which included six sixes, to ensure an awkward chase for the Proteas.In reply, South Africa’s openers, skipper Temba Bavuma, who top-scored with 38, and Tony de Zorzi put on 73 for the first wicket.Leg-spin star Rashid took 5-19 from nine overs and was ably supported by rookie off-spinner Nangeyalia Kharote who enjoyed figures of 4-26 in just just his third ODI appearance.
With the series wrapped up, Afghanistan will look to complete a whitewash in the third and final match in Sharjah on Sunday.KwaZulu-Natal motorists planning to travel via the N3 have been urged to stay off the roads as more snow is expected in the province.
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