Rahmanullah Gurbaz creates history, 1st Afghanistan batter to make in Top 10 of ODI ranking

Rahmanullah Gurbaz is the first Afghan batter to reach the top 10 in the ICC ODI rankings. His strong performance in Afghanistan’s first-ever ODI series win against South Africa made this possible. His consistent and fearless batting moved him up 10 places, putting him in 8th position.

Afghanistan’s series win against South Africa was a huge milestone for their cricket, and Gurbaz’s powerful batting played a key role in this success. While the bowling, led by Rashid Khan and Fazalhaq Farooqi, got a lot of attention for taking down the experienced South African team.

Gurbaz had a tough start to the series, he got out for zero in the first ODI. However, the young opener bounced back in the second match with a brilliant century and scored 105 from 110 balls. His aggressive batting, filled with boundaries, put pressure on the South African bowlers and helped Afghanistan to secure the win.

In the third and final ODI, although Afghanistan couldn’t clinch victory, Gurbaz stood out again with a resilient 89 from 94 balls, proving his ability to handle pressure.

Gurbaz’s move into the ICC top 10 rankings shows how hard he works and how skilled he is. His quick rise also shows that Afghanistan is becoming stronger in international cricket. His aggressive playing and consistent results have made him a key player for his team and in the cricket community.

ICC ODI RANKING FOR BATTERS