Rahmanullah Gurbaz, the opener for Afghanistan, received a special gift of cricket bats from Indian cricket star Virat Kohli. This gesture came after Gurbaz's impressive performance in a nail-biting match against South Africa, which featured two Super Overs.
Gurbaz's Heartfelt Thanks
Taking to Instagram, Gurbaz expressed his gratitude, referring to Kohli as 'not just a legend but an inspiration for all generations.' He wrote, 'Thank you for the most amazing gift @virat.kohli bahi. You are not just a legend; you are the inspiration for all generations. #happiness #handmade #happyday #gifts #thankful.'
A Thrilling Encounter
In a gripping match held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gurbaz showcased his talent with a remarkable innings of 84 runs off 42 balls, including four boundaries and seven sixes. Despite his efforts, the match concluded in a tie.
In the first Super Over, South Africa matched Afghanistan's total of 17 runs, thanks to a last-ball six from Tristan Stubbs.
During the second Super Over, South Africa scored 23 runs, bolstered by two sixes from David Miller and another from Stubbs. Gurbaz, after facing a dot ball and losing a wicket, brought hope to his team by hitting three consecutive sixes off Keshav Maharaj before being dismissed on the final ball, marking a disappointing second consecutive loss for Afghanistan.
Gurbaz's Impressive Career Stats
Gurbaz stands as Afghanistan's second-highest run-scorer in T20 internationals, amassing 2,250 runs with an average of 26.47 and a strike rate of 135.54, including one century and 13 fifties, with a top score of 100.
In the broader context, he ranks fifth among Afghanistan's international run-scorers, having accumulated 4,235 runs at an average of 30.25 across 139 matches, with nine centuries and 20 fifties in 141 innings, and a highest score of 151.
