Rashid Khan , the star cricketer from Afghanistan, has made history by becoming the first player to claime an ODI five-wicket haul on his birthday. This remarkable feat was achieved during Afghanistan's second ODI against South Africa in Sharjah. The leg-spinner, who is 26 now, finished with figures of 5/19 in nine overs.
Khan's performance played a crucial role in securing a 177-run victory for his team. Khan surpasses Philander's ODI record With his five-wicket haul, Khan surpassed the previous record held by South African cricketer Vernon Philander for the best ODI figures on a birthday. Philander had taken four wickets for 12 runs against Ireland in Belfast in 2007.
The new record set by Khan stands at five wickets for 19 runs against South Africa in Sharjah, 2024. Khan's reaction to his historic achievement Following the match, Khan expressed his joy at contributing to his team's victory despite nursing a hamstring injury. "Fifer after a long time and really happy.
Got a hamstring but really really happy to make some contribution for my side and win the game for them," he said. He also praised the younger players on his team, stating that their willingness to learn is what makes cricket beautiful. South Africa's struggle and series loss Rahmanullah Gurbaz 's 105 and Azmatullah Omarzai's 86* helped Afghanistan cross the 300-run mark and finish at 311/4 batting first.
SA's chase was disrupted by Omarzai, who ended the opening partnership of 73 runs between Temba Bavuma and.