Rahmanullah Gurbaz Equals Sachin Tendulkar's ODI Century Record In Afghanistan's Victory Over Bangladesh

Rahmanullah Gurbaz achieved a significant milestone on Monday, November 11, by scoring his eighth ODI century. This feat came during Afghanistan's five-wicket win over Bangladesh in the third ODI at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Gurbaz's performance allowed him to surpass Virat Kohli and match Sachin Tendulkar's record for most ODI centuries by the age of 22.

Gurbaz played a crucial role in Afghanistan's chase of 247 runs, scoring 101 off 120 balls. He formed a vital partnership with Azmatullah Omarzai, who remained unbeaten on 70 from 77 balls. Their efforts ensured Afghanistan secured the series victory with ten balls remaining.

With this century, Gurbaz equalled the record held by Indian legend Tendulkar and South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock for most ODI hundreds at the age of 22. His innings included seven sixes and five fours, showcasing his aggressive batting style.

The Afghan opener surpassed notable players like India's Kohli and Pakistan's Babar Azam, who had scored seven and six centuries respectively by this age. Below is a list of players with the most ODI hundreds at the age of 22:

• Sachin Tendulkar (India) - 8 hundreds
• Quinton de Kock (South Africa) - 8 hundreds
• Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan) - 8 hundreds
• Virat Kohli (India) - 7 hundreds
• Babar Azam (Pakistan) - 6 hundreds
• Upul Tharanga (Sri Lanka) - 6 hundreds
• Ahmed Shehzad (Pakistan) - 5 hundreds
• Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan) - 5 hundreds
• Shimron Hetmyer (West Indies) - 5 hundreds
• Paul Stirling (Ireland) - 5 hundreds

Leading Afghanistan's Century Chart

This latest century was Gurbaz's third in ODIs this year, further cementing his position as Afghanistan's top century-maker in ODIs. He now leads the list for most ODI centuries by an Afghan player.

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz - 8 hundreds
• Mohammad Shahzad - 6 hundreds
• Rahmat Shah - 5 hundreds
• Ibrahim Zadran - 5 hundreds
• Mohammad Nabi - 2 hundreds
• Karim Sadiq - 2 hundreds
• Nawroz Mangal - 2 hundreds

A breakdown of Gurbaz’s eight centuries reveals three against Bangladesh, two against Ireland, and one each against South Africa, Pakistan, and Netherlands. His first hundred came on debut against Ireland in Abu Dhabi in 2021.

A Look at Gurbaz's Centuries

• 127 vs Ireland in 2021 (Abu Dhabi)
• 103 vs Netherlands in 2022 (Doha)
• 106* vs Bangladesh in 2022 (Chattogram)
• 142 vs Bangladesh in 2023 (Chattogram)
• 151 vs Pakistan in 2023 (Hambantota)
• 121 vs Ireland in 2024 (Sharjah)
• 105 vs South Africa in 2024 (Sharjah)
• 101 vs Bangladesh in 2024 (Sharjah)

This achievement highlights Gurbaz’s growing stature as a key player for Afghanistan. His consistent performances continue to elevate his team's standing on the international stage.