Shaheen Afridi's Record Broken! Haris Rauf Achieves A Huge Milestone In Sydney T20I

Rauf broke Shaheen Afridi's record [Source: @ICC/X]

Pakistan's premier speedster Haris Rauf achieved a remarkable milestone, as he dismantled Australia with a sensational four-wicket haul in the second T20 International of the ongoing three-match series. The experienced pacer bowled a magnificent spell, breaking Shaheen Afridi's illustrious record in this process. 

Haris Rauf Derails Australia With A Sensational Spell

After Australian captain Josh Inglis won the toss and opted to bat first, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matthew Short adding 52 runs in the first 3.4 overs. However, Mohammad Rizwan's decision to bring Haris Rauf early proved a masterstroke, with the right-arm pacer dismissing Fraser-McGurk at a crucial juncture. 

As if this wasn't enough, Haris Rauf jolted the hosts with crucial wicket of Josh Inglis before dismissing Tim David and Xavier Bartlett in his final spell. Thus, the Pakistani pacer brought his team back into the game, rattling Australia with a clinical four-fer. 

Notably, this is the first-ever four-wicket haul by a Pakistani bowler at the SCG, as Rauf outclassed Shaheen Afridi to record the best bowling figures in a T20I for his country at the venue. 

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Best T20I Bowling Figures For Pakistan In Sydney

As mentioned in the above table, Rauf claims the top position on the elite list, with Shaheen and Abbas Afridi following him. Spinners Shadab Khan and Sufiyan Muqeem occupy the fourth and fifth position, respectively. 

Rauf And Abbas Afridi Restrict Australia To Below 150

Apart from Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi starred with the ball for Pakistan, scalping three wickets for 17 runs. Riding on their exceptional bowling efforts, Pakistan restricted Australia to a 147-run total in Sydney. 

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