AFG vs BAN | Twitter erupts as Afghan captain bows down to Gurbaz’s eye-catching century in Sharjah

Winning the toss and electing to bat first, Bangladesh got off to a brisk start by Soumya Sarkar and Tanzid Hasan before Afghanistan bowlers bounced back at them halfway through the innings. However, a 145-run fifth-wicket partnership between Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Mahmadullah Riyad set up for a 244-run first innings. In reply, Afghanistan lost wickets quickly after the opening stand of 41 runs before Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Azmatullah Omarzai steadied the ship. With time, the game slightly tilted towards the Afghanistan side as Gurbaz neared his century after a long wait. 

On the third ball of the 38th over, Gurbaz smoked a full-pitched delivery from Soumya Sarka down the ground for a colossal six and reach the 99-run mark. Although he defended the next ball, the right-hander managed to flick a fuller one towards square of the wicket on the leg side to cross over and notch up the century. Soon, the camera focused towards the Afghanistan dugout where Hashmatullah Shahidi, the hosts’ captain was seen bowing down to the wicketkeeper. The Twitterverse lauded the mesmerising knock from the batter who bounced back after a couple of single digit scores in the series.

What a player he is!

Rahmanullah Gurbaz joins legend Sachin Tendulkar and Quinton de Kock with the most ODI tons before turning 23! 🤝🇦🇫 He’s now hit 8 ODI centuries.   

— Jalal (@R_shelgarai) 

Brilliant inns!

Rahmanullah Gurbaz gets a well deserved 50! Can he lead Afghanistan to a monumental win? 👀 

— FanCode (@FanCode) 

Cool shot!

Another one for a MAXIMUM from GURBAZ! 

— Aqdas Rehman (@AqdasRehman) 

Century!

Guess Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s score today 😊



I say it’s a duck 🦆 

— Madar Zulmayi (@urfavKandaharai) 

He gives his 100% for team!

What A knock by Gurbaz



Beautiful innings    

— Vaibhav Malik (@Vaibhavmalik151) 

Great player!

💯 congratulations 🎉 for Gurbaz 

— Rafi Khan🇦🇫 (@rafikhan501) 

Big match player!

Rahmanullah Gurbaz departs after the brilliant century!💔 Afghanistan still needs 61 off 69 balls! 

— Muhammad Zain (@i_MuhammadZain) 

Yes he is!

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Afghanistan's future star! 🌟🇦🇫 

— Steve (@Buttlerrscotch) 

Massive player!

🚨 RECORD ALERT 🚨

Rahmanullah Gurbaz clocks 8 ODI CENTURIES in just 46 innings! 🏏⚡ This young gun is unstoppable! 💥 

— EOW 👀 (@_EyesOnWickets) 

He is building it up!

22 year old Rahmanullah Gurbaz in ODI's



- 46 innings.

- 1,768 runs.

- 40.18 average.

- 8 hundreds.



Upcoming GOAT for Afghanistan 

— Rajesh Tweets (@Rajeshtweets24)