In the latest game of the ODI World Cup 2023, the prowess of Pakistan’s premier pace bowler, Haris Rauf, was put to the test, resulting in a bruising onslaught by Australian openers, David Warner and Mitchell Marsh. The highly anticipated Match 18 did not go as planned for Rauf as he was hit for an exorbitant 24 runs in the maiden over.
The opener for Australia, David Warner, set the pace early on. He effortlessly deciphered Haris Rauf’s tactics, striking him for a boundary right off the first ball. As if to pour salt on the wound, Warner then stunned the crowd with a magnificent 98-meter six over fine leg. The onslaught didn’t end there. Mitchell Marsh ensured that Rauf’s torment wasn’t short-lived, hitting three successive boundaries towards the conclusion of the over.
The performance by Haris Rauf marks an unfortunate moment in cricket history for Pakistan. This over stands as the third most expensive in ODI World Cup history by a Pakistani bowler, only trailing behind Abdul Razzaq and Shoaib Akhtar’s record during the 2011 edition. In that memorable game, Abdul Razzaq and Shoaib Akhtar conceded 30 and 28 runs respectively against New Zealand.
However, in the realm of social media, every performance, good or bad, becomes fodder for conversation. Following Haris Rauf’s unfortunate spell, cricket enthusiasts flocked online. While some provided constructive feedback, others couldn’t resist indulging in a bit of light-hearted banter at the bowler’s expense.
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