Afghanistan star Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored his maiden T20I century in a big 72-run win over UAE in Sharjah on Friday.
In the opening match of the series, Gurbaz found himself on 94 runs in the 17th over of the first innings. He smashed the fourth delivery from Junaid Siddique up in the air for a six to complete his century in just 50 deliveries.
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The Afghan opener was chuffed to bits having achieved the milestone before the end of 2023.
“One more achievement added to this year before it ends, happy to perform and made a maiden century in T20s. Thanks to the crowd for coming in huge numbers to support us,” Gurbaz posted on X (formerly Twitter).
One more achievement added to this year before it ends ???????? , happy to perform and made a maiden century in t20’s ????????. Thanks to the crowd for coming in a huge numbers to support us. Keep praying many more to come in sha Allah. ❤️????#AFGvUAE pic.twitter.com/D9aGW1vgne— Rahmanullah Gurbaz (@RGurbaz_21) December 29, 2023
A plethora of fans reacted to the post.
One fan seemed to be very happy for the Afghan player. He wrote, “Wonderful knock Rahmanullah…wishing you more innings like this”.
Wonderful knock Rahmanullah.. wishing you more inning like this— Satya Prakash (@Satya_Prakash08) December 30, 2023
Another user wrote, “Well-deserved innings. Good luck for the next game.”
Well deserved innings. Good luck for next game.— Abdul Waheed Rabbani (@waheedrabbanipk) December 30, 2023
“So glad that u r realising ur potential and giving value to your wicket. I have no doubt that no ceiling is enough for u in days to come. Keep performing like this always,” wrote a fan.
So glad that u r realising ur potential and giving value to ur wicket.I have no doubt no ceiling is enough for u in days to come.Keep performing like this alwayshttps://t.co/rB1VFibXqk— Raazi (@Rg86037221) December 29, 2023
A reply on the post read, “Congratulations bro, we r extremely proud of ur performance n now Afghans are no longer underdog n excel in cricket – want u to get major victory. Love Afghan from India”
Congratulations bro, we r extremely proud of ur performance n now Afgan r no longer underdog n excel in cricket – want u to get major victory. Love Afgan from India.— Ravi (@ravinaegi) December 30, 2023
Another said, “I believe, many more to come, it was a brilliant performance”.
I believe, many more to come, it was a brilliant performance.— Sadam Zadran آزاد (@Sadamzadran) December 29, 2023
UAE won the toss and opted to bowl first.
Having lost Hazratullah Zazai early, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran led an excellent recovery with a mammoth partnership for the second wicket. The duo added 137 runs before being separated.
Zadran made 59 off 43 while Gurbaz scored an exact 100 runs as Afghanistan finished their innings on 203/3 in 20 overs.
UAE lost three wickets inside the Powerplay with Fazalhaq Farooqi striking twie.
Vriitya Aravind led from the front with a 70-run knock, but it wasn’t enough to win the game. They only managed a total of 131 runs while losing four wickets.
The two teams will lock horns again in the 2nd T20I at the same venue on December 31.
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