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Gurbaz’s 102 off 48 balls was the fastest ODI century by an Afghanistan batter and the second-fastest against India.
- In Dharamsala, Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored a 48-ball century against India, becoming the second-fastest batter to reach the mark against the nation and setting a new record for the fastest ODI century by an Afghanistan batter.
- Facing early pressure after Afghanistan lost three wickets, the 24-year-old Gurbaz maintained an attacking approach to stabilize the innings, mixing power with precision to maintain a rapid scoring rate.
- Only former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi reached the milestone faster, scoring his century against India in 45 balls in 2005; Gurbaz surpassed the previous Afghan record of 72 balls held by Mohammad Shahzad and Karim Sadiq.
- After Gurbaz departed the pavilion with 102 runs, the team's batting performance collapsed as Afghanistan lost six wickets for 50 runs, failing to capitalize on the opener's significant contribution.
- Debutants Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar led India's bowling response with three wickets, while Arshdeep Singh and Nitish Kumar Reddy returned with two each to regain control of the match.
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Record-breaking Outing for Afghanistan's Gurbaz Against India in First ODI
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Despite a defeat, the first ODI against India at Dharamsala was a memorable one for Gurbaz, having scored a counter-attacking 102 in 51 balls, with eight fours and sixes each after his team were reduced to 26/3. His century, in 48 balls, was the fastest one for Afghanistan in ODI cricket. Sports News | Record-breaking Outing for Afghanistan's Gurbaz Against India in First ODI.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz smacks second-fastest ODI century vs India, who tops the list? Check
Rahmanullah Gurbaz struck a 48-ball century vs India in Dharamsala, second only to Shahid Afridi's 45-ball ton in 2005. Afghanistan collapsed after his dismissal, while India's debutants Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar impressed with the ball.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz lights up Dharamsala with fastest ODI hundred by Afghanistan batter
Rahmanullah Gurbaz smashed a 48-ball hundred for Afghanistan against India in a rain-hit 25-over match at Dharamsala. The knock became Afghanistan's fastest ODI century and the second-quickest hundred against India.
Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz shatters records with 48-ball ton against India
Afghanistan cricket: Rahmanullah Gurbaz smashed a 48-ball century against India in Dharamsala, setting a new record for the fastest ODI hundred by an Afghan batter. The opener’s explosive knock featured eight fours and eight sixes.
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