Afghanistan secured its first-ever one-day international series win against South Africa with a game to spare, thanks to a 177-run victory. Key performances included Rahmanullah Gurbaz's century and Rashid Khan's five-wicket haul.

A superb five-wicket haul by spinner Rashid Khan helped Afghanistan make history on Friday by registering their first ODI series triumph against South Africa with a sensational 177-run victory in the second match of the three-match series here.

Rashid Khan's stellar performance helped Afghanistan secure a historic series win over South Africa, overcoming injury struggles to lead his team to victory.

Afghanistan historically triumphed over South Africa in an ODI series, winning the second match by 177 runs. Gurbaz's century and Rashid Khan's five-wicket haul were pivotal. Afghanistan posted 311/4,

The victory has landed the Afghans on the cusp of registering a historic whitewash of the Proteas when they lock horns in the third and final ODI on Sunday, and in a way an opportunity to avenge their T20 World Cup semi final exit after losing to the same opponents in the West Indies.

In a major turn of events, Afghanistan defeated South Africa in second One-Day international, winning series for the first time on Friday.

Afghanistan has won a one-day international series against South Africa for the first time with a game to spare in Sharjah.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit a superb century before leg-spin magician Rashid Khan marked his 26th birthday by taking five wickets as Afghanistan thrashed South Africa by 177 runs in the second one-day international on Friday.

By Caroline Chepkorir Afghanistan’s cricket team have written history in the first ODI of the three-match series as they secured a win over South Africa by six

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