Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz made history during the third ODI against Bangladesh by scoring his 8th ODI century.
Who is Rahmanullah Gurbaz?
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, a talented wicketkeeper-batter from Afghanistan, made his List A debut at just 15 in 2017, playing for Afghanistan A against Zimbabwe A. Shortly after, he appeared in his first T20 match in the Shpageeza T20 League. In 2018, he progressed to First-Class cricket with Mis Ainak and was also part of Afghanistan’s squad for the Under-19 World Cup that year.
What is the Career of Gurbaz in ODI?
Rahmanullah Gurbaz has played 44 ODI matches so far, amassing 1,666 runs with an average of 39. Throughout his ODI career, he has struck 154 fours and 60 sixes.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz made history on Monday, becoming the second youngest player ever to reach 8 ODI centuries. In achieving this milestone, he surpassed cricket legends like Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, and Babar Azam. Gurbaz played a crucial role in Afghanistan’s 5-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the third ODI of the series at Sharjah, scoring 101 runs from 120 balls.
At 22 years and 357 days old, Rahmanullah Gurbaz achieved his 8th ODI century, overtaking Sachin Tendulkar for the second spot. The record for the youngest remains with South Africa’s Quinton de Kock, who reached the milestone at 22 years and 312 days.
Sachin Tendulkar was 22 years and 357 days old when he scored his 8th ODI century, while Indian batsman Virat Kohli reached the milestone at 23 years and 27 days. Pakistan’s Babar Azam ranks fourth, achieving his 8th ODI ton at 23 years and 280 days.
This was Gurbaz’s third ODI century of the year and his eighth overall, solidifying his position as the Afghanistan player with the most ODI hundreds.
Before the Champions Trophy next year, set to take place in Pakistan in February and March, Afghanistan will head to Zimbabwe for a multi-format tour, featuring three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Test matches in Bulawayo.
