Rashid Khan's Birthday Five-Wicket Haul Secures Historic ODI Series Win for Afghanistan

Afghanistan clinches first ODI series victory against South Africa with a record 177-run win in Sharjah.

Rashid Khan became the first cricketer to take a five-wicket haul on his birthday in ODI history, leading Afghanistan to a landmark series win.
Afghanistan posted a formidable total of 311/4, powered by Rahmanullah Gurbaz's century and Azmatullah Omarzai's unbeaten 86.
South Africa's chase faltered after a promising start, collapsing from 73/0 to 134 all out, with Rashid Khan and Nangeyalia Kharote taking nine wickets between them.
The 177-run victory is Afghanistan's largest win by runs in ODI cricket, surpassing their previous best of 154 runs against Zimbabwe.
This series win marks Afghanistan's first ever bilateral ODI series triumph over a Test-playing nation, underscoring their growing prowess in international cricket.