Rahmanullah Gurbaz's brilliant century (101) and Azmatullah Omarzai's all-round heroics (70 runs and 4 wickets) powered Afghanistan to a five-wicket win over Bangladesh in the third ODI in Sharjah. The victory secured a 2-1 series win for Afghanistan.

In a thrilling contest in Sharjah, Afghanistan secured a 2-1 series victory over Bangladesh in the third One-Day International, thanks to standout performances from Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Azmatullah Omarzai.

KABUL (Pajhwok): Afghanistan on Monday beat Bangladesh by five wickets in the third and decisive One Day International (ODI) match played in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and clinched the three-match series 2-1.

A blistering 70* and career-best figures with the ball (4-37) by Azmatullah Omarzai saw Afghanistan clinch the ODI series against Bangladesh 2-1 in Sharjah. Rahmanullah Gurbaz's century (101) set up Afghanistan's chase of 244 before Mohammad Nabi helped add the finishing touches.

Before Monday evening, Rahmanullah Gurbaz averaged 16.73 in 20 innings in run chases in ODIs. But against Bangladesh in Sharjah, he hit 101 – his second century while batting second – with 42 of those runs coming in sixes alone.