NEW DELHI: Ibrahim Zadran achieved a exceptional feat by turning into the primary Afghan batsman to attain a century within the World Cup on Tuesday in a bunch match towards Australia in Mumbai.
The 21-year-old opener, taking part in in his twenty seventh one-day worldwide, confronted 131 deliveries, together with seven boundaries, en path to his fifth ODI century.
He reached this milestone by taking a dangerous single off quick bowler Josh Hazlewood, which changed into two runs resulting from an errant throw on the stumps.
The 21-year-old opener, taking part in in his twenty seventh one-day worldwide, confronted 131 deliveries, together with seven boundaries, en path to his fifth ODI century.
He reached this milestone by taking a dangerous single off quick bowler Josh Hazlewood, which changed into two runs resulting from an errant throw on the stumps.
On the time of his century, Afghanistan had reached 216-4 after 44 overs, having received the toss towards Australia, who’re five-time World Cup champions.
A victory on this match would safe Australia a spot within the semi-finals.
Regardless of being a shock bundle within the event, Afghanistan stay in rivalry for a spot within the final 4 with 4 wins in seven matches, together with victories over reigning champions England, 1992 title-winners Pakistan, and 1996 champions Sri Lanka.
