Rahmanullah Gurbaz unintentionally gifts four runs to Rohit Sharma in ODI
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 8:05 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
During the third ODI against India in Chennai, Afghanistan wicketkeeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz had a peculiar moment. An edge from Rohit Sharma deflected off Gurbaz's knees and rolled to the boundary for four runs. After this incident, which amused fans, Gurbaz briefly received treatment for discomfort but continued playing. Afghanistan posted a total of 218 runs, with Hashmatullah Shahidi scoring a century. India, in response, has begun its innings, and Rohit Sharma has contributed significantly to the chase.
- •Rahmanullah Gurbaz kicked the ball to the boundary for four runs.
- •Gurbaz initially appeared hurt but continued playing after treatment.
- •Afghanistan scored 218 runs in their innings.
- •Hashmatullah Shahidi scored 102 runs for Afghanistan.
- •India has begun its chase for the target.
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Bizarre scene in Chennai! Rahmanullah Gurbaz kicks ball to boundary, gifts Rohit Sharma four runs - Watch
"Afghanistan wicketkeeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz provided a bizarre moment during the third ODI against India when a top edge from Rohit Sharma bounced off his knees and ran away for four, leaving fans amused. Gurbaz appeared to hurt himself while attempting the save but resumed play after treatment. Afghanistan later posted 218, with Hashmatullah Shahidi scoring a century.
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