Watch: Rahmanullah Gurbaz stops everything to feed a disabled man ahead of IND vs AFG 2nd ODI

Afghanistan star Rahmanullah Gurbaz is currently making headlines both on and off the field. The wicketkeeper-batter recently stunned India by scoring a 48-ball century in the first ODI in Dharamsala. It was the second-fastest ODI hundred against India, behind only Shahid Afridi's record. The remarkable knock once again highlighted Gurbaz's talent and growing reputation in international cricket.

However, it is his latest off-field gesture that has won hearts across social media. During a visit to a local market in India ahead of the second ODI, Gurbaz noticed a disabled man and immediately stopped to help him. The Afghan star reportedly gave him money, spent time speaking with him, and ensured he received food. A video of the touching moment has since gone viral, attracting praise from fans around the world.

This is not the first time Gurbaz has been recognised for his generosity. During the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, he also earned widespread appreciation for helping people in need. His latest act of kindness has once again shown that he is making an impact beyond cricket, with many fans applauding his compassion and humility.

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The Viral moment nobody expected before IND vs AFG 2nd ODI — Gurbaz's act of kindness breaks the Internet

Ahead of the second ODI between India and Afghanistan in Lucknow, Rahmanullah Gurbaz found himself in the spotlight for a reason far beyond cricket. According to a viral video circulating on social media, the Afghanistan star was shopping in a local market when he noticed a disabled man sitting nearby. Instead of walking past, Gurbaz immediately approached him and offered assistance.

The wicketkeeper-batter reportedly gave the man a generous amount of money, spent a few moments speaking with him, and later bought him food to ensure he was properly fed. The heartwarming gesture quickly gained attention online, with fans praising Gurbaz for his compassion and humility. The incident has once again highlighted the Afghan cricketer's reputation for kindness and generosity off the field.

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Notably, this is not the first time Gurbaz has earned praise for helping people in need. During the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, the Afghan star was seen distributing blankets and shawls to homeless people sleeping on the streets at night. Fans widely appreciated that gesture, and his latest act of kindness has once again shown why he is admired not only for his cricket but also for his character.

Who Is Rahmanullah Gurbaz? The Afghanistan Star winning hearts on and off the field

Rahmanullah Gurbaz is one of the biggest stars in Afghanistan cricket today. Known for his explosive batting and sharp wicketkeeping skills, the right-handed opener has become a key player for the national team across formats. Since making his international debut, Gurbaz has built an impressive record under the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), scoring 1,990 runs in 53 ODIs, including nine centuries, while also becoming a consistent performer in T20I cricket.

The 23-year-old gained worldwide recognition during the 2024 T20 World Cup, where he finished as the tournament's highest run-scorer and helped Afghanistan reach the semi-finals of a World Cup for the first time in their history. His performances have also made him a sought-after player in franchise cricket, with appearances in the IPL, PSL, CPL, BPL, LPL, and ILT20. Gurbaz has already won two IPL titles with different franchises, further enhancing his reputation as a match-winner.

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Recently, Gurbaz added another remarkable achievement to his career by scoring the second-fastest ODI century against India. During the first ODI in Dharamsala on June 13, 2026, he blasted a 48-ball hundred for Hashmatullah Shahidi's side. The stunning knock placed him alongside Shahid Afridi as only the second batter to score an ODI century against India in fewer than 50 balls, underlining his status as one of the most dangerous opening batters in world cricket.

IND vs AFG 2nd ODI preview (17 June) — What Gurbaz brings to Afghanistan’s batting line-up

India will face Afghanistan in the second ODI of the Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 on 17th June at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The Shubman Gill-led side currently leads the series 1-0 after a commanding seven-wicket victory in the opener, and will be looking to seal the series with a win today. Afghanistan, having lost the first match, comes into this game under pressure to level things up before the series finale.

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In that opening ODI, Afghanistan batted first and posted 194 runs in 25 overs — a total that looked competitive but ultimately fell short against a clinical Indian batting display. The standout performance with the bat came from Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who delivered a stunning century — 102 runs off just 51 balls — a knock that underlined exactly why he is Afghanistan's most dangerous top-order weapon. His ability to score at that kind of strike rate, especially in the powerplay, gives Afghanistan a flying start that no other batter in their line-up can consistently provide.

Going into the 2nd ODI, Gurbaz's form is both Afghanistan's biggest asset and India's biggest concern. If he fires again at Ekana, Afghanistan have the platform to post a total that can challenge India's formidable batting unit. But India's bowlers will be better prepared this time around, having seen how he attacks in the first game. Whether Gurbaz can back up that century under a sharper, more targeted Indian bowling plan could well decide which way this series goes.

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