Van der Dussen shines vs Afghanistan, completes 2,500 ODI runs
What's the story
South African batter Rassie van der Dussen has completed 2,500 runs in ODIs.
He achieved the mark in match number 3 of the ICC Champions Trophy against Afghanistan on Friday at National Stadium, Karachi.
Rassie, who attained the milestone with his 36th run, went on to score a fine half-century. Notably, the star batter is playing his maiden CT game.
Here's more.
Stats
A look at the batter's stats
Rassie made 52 off 46 balls as he smoked three fours and two sixes.
Playing his 69th ODI, he has surpassed 2,500 runs (now 2,516) at 48.38, as per ESPNcricinfo.
He owns 21 fifty-plus scores (100s: 6, 50s: 15).
1,348 runs of Rassie's runs have come at home. He has bagged 382 runs away. Rassie boasts 786 runs at neutral venues at 49.12.
Information
Rassie completes 6,000 runs in List A cricket
Rassie also went past 6,000 runs (now 6,018) in List A cricket. He achieved the mark with his 34th run of the contest. The batter achieved the mark in 161 List A games (152 innings). He now owns 14 tons and 35 fifties.
Knock
A fine hand from Rassie
South Africa got off to a brilliant start after opting to bat first. This was mainly due to Ryan Rickelton's brilliant 103.
He stitched a solid 129-run partnership with skipper Temba Bavuma (58) for the second wicket. Rassie arrived at number four and continued the good work.
He batted positively and took his side past 200. Noor Ahmad eventually dismissed him.