Pakistan’s star pacer, Haris Rauf, has etched his name in cricketing history by securing his 200th international wicket during the third T20I against New Zealand in Hamilton. This remarkable achievement cements his place among Pakistan’s elite bowlers.
During the match, Rauf delivered an impressive spell, finishing with figures of 3 for 29 in four overs. He dismissed Tim Seifert, Michael Bracewell, and Ish Sodhi, with Bracewell being the landmark 200th wicket. His performance played a crucial role in restricting New Zealand to a total of 204 in 19.5 overs.
With this feat, Rauf becomes the 24th Pakistani bowler to reach the 200-wicket milestone. He joins the ranks of legendary cricketers such as Wasim Akram (916 wickets), Waqar Younis (789), Imran Khan (544), and Shahid Afridi (538).
Among contemporary fast bowlers, he now stands alongside prominent names like Shaheen Shah Afridi (345 wickets) and Hasan Ali (240 wickets), further strengthening Pakistan’s formidable pace attack.
Since making his international debut in 2020, Rauf has been a crucial component of Pakistan’s limited-overs squad. His wicket tally across formats now stands at 201, with an impressive strike rate of 20.59.
In addition to his bowling heroics, Rauf also took a brilliant catch earlier in the match. His efforts, combined with valuable contributions from Shaheen Shah Afridi and Abrar Ahmed—who both claimed two wickets—helped Pakistan secure a much-needed victory in the series.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- How many international wickets has Haris Rauf taken?
- Haris Rauf has taken 201 international wickets across all formats as of the third T20I against New Zealand.
- Who was Haris Rauf’s 200th wicket?
- Michael Bracewell was Haris Rauf’s 200th international wicket, bowled in the 19th over of the match.
- When did Haris Rauf make his international debut?
- Haris Rauf made his international debut for Pakistan in 2020.
- How does Rauf’s wicket tally compare to other Pakistani fast bowlers?
- Haris Rauf has now joined the ranks of leading Pakistani pacers like Shaheen Shah Afridi and Hasan Ali, with legends such as Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis having the highest wicket tallies.
- What were Haris Rauf’s bowling figures in the third T20I against New Zealand?
- He recorded figures of 3 for 29 in four overs, playing a key role in limiting New Zealand’s total.
