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Haris Rauf Oozes Form Before Asia Cup; Elite Records That Pakistan Pacer Broke Vs AFG

Debashis Sarangi

Haris Rauf broke multiple records [Source: @ESPNcricinfo/X]Haris Rauf broke multiple records [Source: @ESPNcricinfo/X]

Experienced Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf had a memorable match against Afghanistan in the inaugural encounter of the UAE Tri-Nation series on Friday. After Pakistan posted a respectable 182-run total, Rauf guided the Men in Green to glory, dismantling Afghanistan with a sensational four-wicket haul. 

Haris Rauf was slightly underwhelming with the ball in the T20I series against Bangladesh and West Indies, managing two wickets in four matches at an abysmal economy of 10.30. So, considering his importance for Pakistan, Rauf regaining his mojo is a massive positive for the Agha Salman-led outfit before the Asia Cup. 

Meanwhile, Haris Rauf's bowling exploits helped him break three major cricketing records, as listed below. 

Most Four-Wicket Hauls For Pakistan In T20Is

Haris Rauf, who is Pakistan's highest wicket-taker in T20I cricket, had equal number of four-wicket hauls as Saeed Ajmal and Umar Gul. Therefore, his spell on Friday night that saw him scalp four crucial wickets took him past these two former cricketers, helping him claim the first position on the list of Pakistan bowlers with the most four-fers in T20 Internationals. 

Most T20I Wickets For Pakistan vs Afghanistan

Young fast bowler Ihsanullah, surprisingly, was Pakistan's most successful T20I bowler against Afghanistan with six wickets. However, as soon as Rauf bagged his fourth wicket in the first T20I of the Tri-Series, he surpassed the right-arm pacer, dethroning him as Pakistan's highest wicket-taker against their Afghan counterparts in the shortest format. 

Best Bowling Figures For Pakistan vs Afghanistan In T20Is

Before Haris Rauf, none of the Pakistan bowlers had dismissed four Afghanistan batters in a single T20I match between the two sides. Thus, the seasoned campaigner's exceptional figure of four for 31 is the best-ever by a Pakistan bowler against Afghanistan in T20I cricket.