Fans took to social media to express their shock and amusement at the bizarre nature of the dismissal, with many describing it as "the worst way to get out."

There were three run outs in the Afghanistan innings and the first of those is among the more bizarre things you may see on a cricket field. Rahmat Shah was the second man to fall for Afghanistan and he was dismissed after the ball deflected off Ngidi and himself and on to the stumps at the non-striker's end.

Afghanistan batter Rahmat Shah was involved in a bizarre dismissal as he ran himself out in the 3rd ODI match against South Africa in Sharjah.

Afghanistan has won a one-day international series against South Africa for the first time with a game to spare in Sharjah.

Aiden Markram's unbeaten 69 led South Africa to 170-3 with 17 overs to spare after Afghanistan collapsed for the first time in the series and was bowled out for 169 in 34 overs