AFG VS SA 2nd ODI: Rashid Khan Breaks South Africa Legend's Long-Standing 'BIRTHDAY' Record With Five-Wicket Haul

Rashid Khan 5-Wicket Haul Vs South Africa: The Afghanistan legend attains a legendary feat on his 26th birthday, as he breaks the long-standing record of THIS Proteas cricketer. Read below.

Rashid Khan took a five-wicket haul vs South Africa in the 2nd ODI, which helped Afghanistan register 177-run victory

Source : @X/ACBofficials

Rashid Khan 5-Wicket Haul Vs South Africa: Rashid Khan makes into the history books yet again as he records an iconic 5-wicket against South Africa on Friday, and it was not just any ordinary fifer, as he now becomes the first cricketer in the history to register 5+ wickets in a single ODI match on birthday.

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𝐅𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐝 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐧! 🖐️

Rashid Khan steps up yet again and picks up his 5th wicket in the game. 🤩

Terrific bowling, Rash! 👏#AfghanAtalan | #AFGvSA | #GloriousNationVictoriousTeam pic.twitter.com/1TRzg1bj79

— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) September 20, 2024

With this, the Afghanistan legend surpasses South Africa's Vernon Philander for best ODI figures on birthday:

• Rashid Khan: 5/19 vs South Africa, Sharjah, 2024
• Vernon Philander: 4/12 vs Ireland, Belfast, 2007
• Stuart Broad: 4/44 vs Australia, Cardiff, 2010

"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. Well I really like bowling with the youngsters even in the nets as well as during the game. They always listen to me and its always great to see them shining at the middle. That's the beauty of the game," said Rashid Khan, who was awarded the Player of the Match.

"Well as I said earlier, we had a big opportunity to win a series against South Africa, I thought I am able to bowl and field for my team so why not I should go for it. Good job by the physio and really happy to get the win for my team," he added.

Here's What The Two Captains Said During Post-Match Presentation Ceremony

Hashmatullah Shahidi (Afghanistan Captain):

"First of all congratulations to our entire nation for this big win, our entire team is really happy and hope the same back home. It was a huge win for us and to defeat South Africa in a series was really pleasing for us. I think all of them performed really well, Gurbaz and Rahmat partnership was brilliant and then we sent Azmatullah who finished off the Innings really nicely for us."

"With the ball I knew the spinners will be key here and the credit goes to Rashid, Kharote and Nabi who did the job for us. I spoke to Rahmat Shah and he looks fine, really hopeful that he will play for us in the 3rd ODI as well."

Temba Bavuma (South Africa Captain):

"Yeah look I think for the openers, the job is to set the stage for the run chase. Me alongside Tony, we did not bat well and it was not a good enough performance from us. Yeah I think, you got to take the learnings, be as positive as you can and put up a better show on the final game of the series. There is not much of a time until Sunday but we need to look at all three departments of our game."

"Yeah I think, Omarzai put us a lot of pressure which is quickfire knock and Gurbaz batted brilliantly to get a big score for their side. We thought to do the same but unfortunately we couldn't. Overall they were the better side than us."