1st ODI, Fazalhaq Farooqi claims four-fer vs South Africa: Stats
Afghanistan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi was the pick of the bowlers for his side against South Africa in the first ODI at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Wednesday. Farooqi claimed figures worth 4/35 from seven overs as Afghanistan bowled South Africa out for just 106 runs in 33.3 overs. As per Cricbuzz, for the first time Afghanistan have bowled out SA in a white-ball game.
Four quality scalps for Farooqi
Farroqi got the scalp of SA opener Reeza Hendricks in the final ball of the 3rd over. In the 5th over, Farooqi was on the money again, dismissing Aiden Markram. Both these dismissals were bowled. Tony de Zorzi tried to pull a short delivery wide outside off and was caught next in the 7th over. Wiaan Mulder (52) was his next scalp (33rd over).
Fifth four-wicket haul for Farooqi
Farooqi bowled one maiden in his seven overs. His economy rate was five. In 33 ODI matches, Farooqi has raced to 48 wickets at an average of 29.22. This was his fifth four-wicket haul. As per ESPNcricinfo, in 14 matches at neutral venues, Farooqi owns 21 wickets at 27.95. Meanwhile, 42 of his 48 ODI scalps have come in Asia at 31.02.
SA folded for 106 runs
SA were battered by the Afghan bowlers and were bundled out for just 106 runs. Mulder was the only batter with a score of 20-plus. Allah Ghazanfar claimed 3/20 from his 10 overs.
100 international wickets for Fari
Farooqi has surpassed 100 wickets in international cricket for Afghanistan. In addition to his 48 ODI scalps, he also owns 54 T20I wickets at 18.61.
