Rahmanullah Gurbaz scores fastest ODI century for Afghanistan against India
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Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 102 off 51 balls in the 1st ODI at Dharamsala, achieving the fastest ODI century by an Afghanistan batter. After a conversation with Indian coach Gautam Gambhir about shot selection, Gurbaz executed his plan with eight fours and eight sixes. Despite his effort, Afghanistan was bowled out for 194 runs in 24.5 overs. India, led by Shubman Gill's 84 runs, secured a seven-wicket victory, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
- •Gurbaz's century is Afghanistan's fastest in ODIs.
- •India restricted Afghanistan to 194 runs in 25 overs.
- •Debutants Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey shared six wickets.
- •Shubman Gill's 84 runs led India to victory.
- •India leads the three-match series 1-0.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — 'That discussion really helped me': Afghanistan's Gurbaz credits Gautam Gambhir after record-breaking ton
- 4:14 AMYahoo Sports — How Gautam Gambhir helped Rahmanullah Gurbaz? Afghanistan star thanks India coach after scoring historic century in 1st ODI
"Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored a brilliant century against India. He credited India coach Gautam Gambhir for his improved batting approach. Gurbaz had a conversation with Gambhir after a Test match loss. Gambhir offered advice on shot selection. Gurbaz implemented these suggestions during his innings. His century was a highlight despite Afghanistan's team total.
"After a blistering century that led Afghanistan to a fighting total, Rahmanullah Gurbaz thanked Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir post-match.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 5:00 AM'That discussion really helped me': Afghanistan's Gurbaz credits Gautam Gambhir after record-breaking ton
Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored a brilliant century against India. He credited India coach Gautam Gambhir for his improved batting approach. Gurbaz had a conversation with Gambhir after a Test match loss. Gambhir offered advice on shot selection. Gurbaz implemented these suggestions during his innings. His century was a highlight despite Afghanistan's team total.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 4:14 AMHow Gautam Gambhir helped Rahmanullah Gurbaz? Afghanistan star thanks India coach after scoring historic century in 1st ODI
After a blistering century that led Afghanistan to a fighting total, Rahmanullah Gurbaz thanked Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir post-match.
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