Afghanistan seal historic ODI series win over South Africa

In a surprising turn of events, Afghanistan defeated South Africa in the second One-Day international, securing their first series win on Friday. Key players like Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rashid Khan played crucial roles in both batting and bowling departments. Gurbaz scored 105 runs, becoming the first Afghan player to hit seven ODI hundreds, while Khan celebrated his birthday by taking five wickets. The Proteas were unable to chase the target, being all-out for 134 runs. Afghanistan’s captain Hashmatullah Shahidi expressed joy at winning the series for the first time, while South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma was disappointed with the team’s performance. The third match of the series is set to take place on Sunday in Sharjah.