Watch: Rahmanullah Gurbaz screams in anger, slams bat and loses control after dismissal vs SA in CT 2025

The 23-year-old Afghanistan National Cricket Team explosive wicketkeeper-batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz was left fuming after getting out against South Africa National Cricket Team on Friday, February 21.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz bagged a low score in the opening match of Afghanistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the National Stadium in Karachi.

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Rahmanullah Gurbaz dismissed for 10 vs South Africa

Gurbaz failed to step up with the bat in the high-octane match against the Proteas. He suffered a nasty blow to his thigh in the first over itself and never looked in control after that.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz was troubled by the South African bowlers, and he was unable to play a big knock for the Afghan Team. On the second ball of the 4th over, Lungi Ngidi dismissed the wicketkeeper-batsman, leaving the latter fuming.

Ngidi bowled a short ball and cramped Gurbaz for room with a well-directed delivery. The Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batsman walked down the pitch, got into a slightly awkward position on the pull, and only managed to get a top edge.

The ball went towards Keshav Maharaj at short fine, who ran forward and dived to complete a good catch. Rahmanullah Gurbaz was dismissed for 10 runs off 14 balls with one four.

After getting out, Gurbaz was absolutely furious and he screamed in anger. While walking back, the wicketkeeper-batsman was seen slamming his bat on the ground and while sitting in the dressing room, he looked angry.

Watch: Rahmanullah Gurbaz explodes after getting out

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Earlier, batting first, South Africa posted a huge total of 315/6 on the board, thanks to the heroics of Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, and Aiden Markram.

Ryan Rickelton emerged as the top performer as he slammed 103 runs off 106 balls. The Proteas players would be hoping to continue their good form and lead the team to the Champions Trophy glory.

South Africa Won The 1998 Champions Trophy

The Proteas won the inaugural edition of the ICC Champions Trophy in the year 1998. At that time it was called the ICC Knockout and played in as cut-throat a structure as it gets.

South Africa clinched the title with a thrilling 4-wicket victory over the West Indies in the final held in Dhaka, on November 1.

After being invited to bat first, Brian Lara's West Indies posted a good total of 245 on the board, thanks to an amazing century from Philo Wallace.

Wallace smashed 103 off 102 balls, with 11 fours and five sixes, before being dismissed in the 35th over. Carl Hooper (49) and Shivnarine Chanderpaul (27) also played small yet crucial innings that helped the Men In Maroon register a good score.

For the Proteas, Jacques Kallis delivered a sensational bowling performance. He decimated the West Indies batting line-up to claim 5/30 in 7.3 overs.

Chasing the target of 246, the South Africa opening pair added 54 runs to provide a good start to their team. After the dismissal of openers, South Africa had their nervous moments, but skipper Hansie Cronje played a brilliant innings of unbeaten 61 off 77 balls to ensure that he had the momentum.

Kallis also contributed with 37 runs, while Dale Benkenstein (27) and Derek Crookes (24*) made good contributions to help the Proteas cross the finish line with 18 balls to spare.

Jacques Kallis was awarded the Player of the Match for his stellar all-round show in the summit clash of the competition.