Haris Rauf Breaks Imran Khan and Wasim Akram’s Record With 5-Wicket Haul in PAK vs AUS 2nd ODI

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Ace Pakistani pacer Haris Rauf continued his stellar form in Australia, delivering an outstanding spell in the second ODI of the ongoing three-match series at the Adelaide Oval. Following a three-wicket haul in the first ODI, Rauf stepped up his game to claim five crucial wickets, putting the hosts under intense pressure.

Haris Rauf’s pace and accuracy proved too much for Australia, as he began his assault by dismissing Josh Inglis. He then bowled a beautiful delivery to remove Marnus Labuschagne, Australia’s dependable batter, before getting all-rounder Aaron Hardie caught behind. The highlight of Rauf’s spell was his dismissal of Glenn Maxwell, who was bowled at a critical stage. To cap off his performance, Rauf dismissed Australian captain Pat Cummins, achieving a significant milestone in the process.

Haris Rauf Eclipses Imran Khan and Wasim Akram with Historic Milestone

With this fifer, Haris Rauf became the first Pakistani fast bowler to take a five-wicket haul against Australia in an ODI at the Adelaide Oval. He joins Saqlain Mushtaq as the only Pakistani bowlers to accomplish this feat in Adelaide. This achievement puts Rauf ahead of legends like Imran Khan and Wasim Akram, who never took a five-wicket haul against Australia in Adelaide ODIs.

Top ODI Bowling Figures for Pakistan vs Australia in Adelaide

Eventually, Pakistan bowled Australia out for a low total of 163. Later, the Men in Green, inspired by outstanding knocks by Abdullah Shafique and Saim Ayub registered an easy nine-wickets win at Adelaide Oval to bring the series to level 1-1. 

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