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EXPLAINED: Afghanistan stroll to historic first odi win against south africa | Rare Historical Photos

Gulbadin Naib top scored for Afghanistan in their six-wicket win against South Africa [Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images]

Afghanistan’s cricketers have earned a historic first one-day international (ODI) victory over South Africa, romping to a comfortable six-wicket triumph in the first of a three-match series on Wednesday in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates.

South Africa were bundled out for 106 in 33.3 overs, having slumped to 36-7 in the 10th over, leaving Afghanistan with a modest target which they easily reached in 26 overs.

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