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Afghanistan Clinches Historic ODI Series Win Over South Africa

Afghanistan secures a decisive 177-run victory in the second ODI, marking their first series win against South Africa.

  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored a century, making 105 runs off 110 balls, leading Afghanistan to a total of 311-4.
  • Azmatullah Omarzai contributed an unbeaten 86 runs off 50 balls, including six sixes, bolstering Afghanistan's imposing target.
  • Rashid Khan, celebrating his 26th birthday, took five wickets for 19 runs, helping to bowl out South Africa for 134.
  • The victory gives Afghanistan an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, their first-ever series win against South Africa.
  • South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma top-scored with 38 runs, but the team collapsed, losing their last seven wickets for just 31 runs.
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