Ahemdabad, Feb. 11 -- Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz became the fifth-highest run getter for his nation across all formats on Wednesday.

The right-handed batter achieved this feat after smashing 84 off 42 balls against South Africa at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

The 24-year-old surpassed his opening partner, Ibrahim Zadran, who had earlier been ranked fifth on the elite list.

Zadaran, who is now placed sixth, has amassed 4188 runs in 110 matches and 118 innings at an average of 39.14. The right-handed batter has smashed seven centuries and 27 half-centuries across all formats.

Gurbaz, who currently placed fifth in the elite list, has scored 4235 runs in 141 innings with an average ...