**Rahmanullah Gurbaz Shines in His 50th ODI Appearance: Key Stats**
*By Rajdeep Saha | Oct 09, 2025*
Afghanistan batters Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rahmat Shah played crucial roles in the 1st ODI against Bangladesh at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, scoring commanding fifties to set the stage for their team’s victory.
Chasing a target of 222, Afghanistan finished strongly at 226/5 in 47.1 overs. Both Gurbaz and Shah reached their half-centuries before getting out. Following their dismissals, pivotal contributions from Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai helped steer Afghanistan across the finish line.
### Key Partnerships and Turning Points
The innings began well with Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran putting on a solid 52-run opening stand. After the fall of early wickets, Shah joined Gurbaz at the crease, and together they added a valuable 78 runs for the third wicket. However, both players were dismissed in quick succession when the score was 136, turning Afghanistan’s position from 136/2 to 136/4.
Tanzim Hasan Sakib got Rahmat Shah out in the 31st over, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz dismissed Gurbaz in the very next over.
### Gurbaz’s Milestone and Performance
Rahmanullah Gurbaz marked his 50th ODI appearance with an impressive knock, scoring his seventh ODI fifty. His innings included 1 four and 1 six off 76 balls, demonstrating both patience and aggression.
To date, Gurbaz has amassed 1,835 runs in ODIs at an average of 37.44. This innings was also notable against Bangladesh, against whom he has scored 499 runs in 12 matches at an average of 45.36, including three hundreds and his maiden fifty in the series.
Gurbaz’s performance continues to be a pivotal factor in Afghanistan’s batting strength, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure and anchor the innings efficiently.
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