Pakistan triumphed over Afghanistan in the tri-series, leading up to the Asia Cup 2025, with a 39-run victory. The Afghan batting order crumbled, losing five wickets in a dramatic collapse within 20 balls, managing only 4 runs during this period. Haris Rauf, the Pakistani fast bowler, was instrumental in this collapse, taking four wickets in just 23 balls. Afghanistan, needing 183 runs to win, had a promising start, reaching 93/2 after 11 overs. The game took a turn in the 12th over as Haris Rauf secured two key wickets, swinging the match in Pakistan’s direction. The Afghanistan team struggled to recover, ultimately getting bowled out in 19.5 overs with a total of 143 runs. Rashid Khan, the Afghan captain, attempted to steady the innings, scoring 39 runs that included 5 sixes and 1 four, but his efforts weren’t enough to avert the defeat. Other notable performances included Sadullah Atal’s 23 runs and Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s 38 runs. For Pakistan, Haris Rauf’s bowling figures were impressive, with 4 wickets for 31 runs in 3.5 overs. Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Nawaz, and Sufiyan Muqeem contributed with two wickets each, and Pakistan’s captain Salman Agha also played a significant innings.
Haris Rauf’s Bowling Masterclass: Pakistan Defeats Afghanistan in Tri-Series Clash
