Haris Rauf Shines with Catch and 200th Wicket
Rauf's milestone was achieved during a strong team performance, with Pakistan restricting New Zealand to 204/9 and chasing down the target with ease, thanks to Hasan Nawaz's unbeaten 105 and skipper Salman Ali Agha's 51, showcasing the team's overall strength and Rauf's significant contribution to their success.
Haris Rauf made a stunning catch and achieved his 200th international wicket in the 3rd T20I against New Zealand, leaving fans speechless with his impressive performance.
The catch, which was described as a "blinder," saw Rauf diving to his right-hand side and plucking the ball out of the air, sending opening batter Fin Allen packing. Rauf also bowled well, taking 3 wickets for 29 runs, and was part of a strong Pakistani team performance. His 200th wicket was that of Michael Bracewell, bowled in the 19th over, making him the 24th Pakistani bowler to reach this milestone.
Rauf joins an elite group of Pakistani bowlers, including legends like Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Imran Khan, and Shahid Afridi. Among fast bowlers, Rauf now sits alongside modern-day pacers like Shaheen Shah Afridi and Hasan Ali. Since his international debut in 2020, Rauf has been a key figure in Pakistan's pace attack, particularly in white-ball cricket, with an impressive strike rate of 20.59.
Rauf's achievement is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport, and his performance in the 3rd T20I will be remembered as one of the highlights of the series. With his tally now standing at 201 wickets across formats, Rauf continues to be a vital part of Pakistan's bowling attack.