Afghanistan started the three-match ODI series against South Africa with a bang. In the first match of this series being played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in UAE, Afghanistan bowled out South Africa for 106 runs. Afghanistan's 18-year-old spinner Allah Ghazanfar bowled brilliantly in this match. At a young age, this bowler has become a new challenge for the batsmen.

Allah Ghazanfar's magical bowling

Right-arm off-spinner Allah Ghazanfar has left his mark in world cricket at a young age. In the first match of the series against South Africa, he was one of the most successful bowlers from the team.

Let us tell you, Allah Ghazanfar had earlier played two international matches for Afghanistan, but he could not open his account of wickets. But in this match, he made it difficult for the African batsmen to stay at the crease.

Allah Ghazanfar bowled 10 overs in this match and gave away only 20 runs. During this, he bowled 2 maiden overs and took 3 wickets. The special thing was that he bowled with a new ball and bowled continuous overs from one end in the powerplay. He took all his three wickets during the powerplay.

Fast bowler became spin bowler

Allah Ghazanfar, a resident of Jurmat district of Paktia, Afghanistan, is a 6 feet 2 inches tall bowler.

Ghazanfar started his cricket career with tennis ball. He was a fast bowler in his early career. After this, he prepared himself as a spinner under the supervision of former Afghanistan captain Daulat Ahmadzai. He can turn the new ball in both directions, due to which it is difficult for the batsmen to read him.

Allah Ghazanfar has played for Afghanistan in the Under 19 World Cup 2024, where he was the second-highest wicket-taker for Afghanistan with eight wickets. Apart from this, he was also a part of IPL 2024.

Kolkata Knight Riders made Ghazanfar a part of their team as a replacement for Mujeeb ur Rahman. He was added by KKR at a base price of 20 lakhs. However, he did not get a chance to debut.

Kolkata Knight Riders made Ghazanfar a part of their team as a replacement for Mujeeb ur Rahman. He was added by KKR at a base price of 20 lakhs. However, he did not get a chance to debut.