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Gurbaz's Blitz: Fastest ODI Ton Against India!
13 Jun
Summary
- Gurbaz smashed the fastest ODI century against India in 48 balls.
- His record-breaking knock came in a rain-curtailed 25-over match.
- Afghanistan opener's aggressive play revitalized his team's innings.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz authored a record-shattering performance in a rain-reduced 25-over match, smashing the fastest One Day International century ever recorded against India. Facing a formidable Indian bowling attack, the Afghanistan opener adopted an aggressive T20-style approach from the outset.
Gurbaz's fearless batting, which saw him attack anything loose and find boundaries consistently, completely transformed Afghanistan's innings. Despite appearing to struggle with a hamstring issue, he maintained his onslaught, notably taking 19 runs off Washington Sundar in the 12th over.
His century, achieved in a mere 48 balls, surpassed Afghanistan's previous benchmark for the fastest ODI hundred. This remarkable feat places Gurbaz second only to Shahid Afridi in terms of the quickest ODI centuries against India. He was eventually dismissed for 102 off 51 balls, his explosive innings featuring eight sixes and eight fours.
