In a high-stakes encounter at the ODI World Cup 2023, Pakistan’s pace sensation Haris Rauf faced the wrath of Australian openers during Match 18, leaving fans astounded as David Warner and Mitchell Marsh took him to the cleaners. Rauf, known as one of the fastest bowlers in the world, endured a torrid timඣe, co♋nceding a whopping 24 runs in his very first over against Australia.
Rauf’s costly over
Rauf’s nightmare over against Australia became a topic of conversation worldwide. The pacer’s first over was the third most expensive over by a Pakistani bowler in the history of the ODI World Cup, following the unfortunate outings of Abdul Razzaq and Shoaib Akhtar in the 2011 edition. In that edition, Razzaq had been hit for 30 runs against New Zealand, while Shoaib Akhtar concedꦬed 28 runs in the same gameꦍ.
Australia’s dominance
Rauf’s misery commenced with Warner, who seemed to have deciphered the pace bowler’s rhythm almost immediately. After smashing Rauf for a boundary on the very first ball of the over, Warner lofted him for a colossal 98-meter six over fine leg, a shot that reverberated through the stadium.
Rauf was then granted a brief respite as Warner took a single off the third delivery. However, the to♈rment continued as Marsh relentlessly hammered Rauf for three consecutive boundaries on the last three balls of the over. Rauf ended up conceding 47 runs in his first three overs before Pakistan captain Babar Azam took him out of the attack
Australia’s aggressive intent was evident from the outset, as they attacked all bowlers mercilessly. The Australian opening pair established a formidable 100-run partnership for the first wicket in the 13th over of the match. Warner set the tone with his aggressive batting, reaching his half-century in just 39 deliveries, with Marsh swiftly following suit and smashing a fifty.
Fans reactions
In the wake of Rauf’s ordeal, cricket fans took to social media to express their opinions and, in some cases, engage in some light-hearted trolling.
Here is how fans reacted:
Haris Rauf belted for 0/47 in just 3 overs.
Crazy hitting by Warner and Marsh!
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket)
Haris Rauf in last 9 overs – 90/0 in World Cup.
43/0(6) vs Ind & 47/0(3) vs Aus.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
24 Runs in the first Over by Professor Haris Rauf at Home Ground oꦺf Academy 😍🔥🔥
— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda)
🦹David Warner and Mitchell Marsh dealing pakis so called 150km/h bow🥃lers like Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali and spinner Usama Mir be like 😂
— Ashutosh Srivastava ��🇳 (@srℱi_ashutosh0♒8)
Haris Rauf 0/47 in 3 Overs. Australia 🦘 is Back 🌳
— Amit Singh 𝕏 (@RockstarAmit)
Believe me or not but Haris rauf isn't the same bowler after this. ||
— Mini⁴⁴⁴ (@cricminiindia)
Haris Rauf ain't the same after this Belt Treatment by Rohit Sharma 💉
He just Ended Haris Rauf's Career!
— ᴘʀᴀᴛʜᴍᴇsʜ⁴⁵ (@45Fan_Prathmesh)
Two sixes that broke Haris Rauf completely
— Aadvik (@thecoolguy03)
Haris Rauf in last 9 overs – 90/0 in World Cup 🙂😅
43/0(6) vs Ind & 47/0(3) vs Aus.
— VINEETH𓃵🦖 (@sololoveee)
Haris Rauf dese🍨rves this treatment after giving this send off to our boy Ishan Kishan.
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan)
Rohit Sharma ended Haris Rauf 's career that day.
He ain't same after that
— Nisha (@NishaRo45_)
Pakistani: We have the best bowling attack.
Warner &Marsh be like 😂😂😂
— 𝐃𝐊🚩 (@bholifiedDK_18)
Haris Rauf is not the same bowler after he got🔥 ha🍃mmered by Virat Kohli in T20 WC and Asia Cup
— Priyanshu (@PriyanshuVK18K)
47 runs so far from 3 overs off Haris Rauf.
Pace is Pace yaar 😜😜😜
— The Right Wing Guy (@T_R_W_G)
every batsman to Haris Rauf in this WC
— MUSKAN 🇵🇰 (@Musskey)
Haris Rauf today
— 𝓢𝓮𝓱𝓻𝓲𝓼𝓱 🇵🇰 (@itsmeSehrish)
Haris rauf 3 over 47 run
Just 3 runs away from fifty— Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88)
This Was The End Of Haris Rauf !
— Dr Khushboo 🇮🇳 (@khushbookadri)
Haris rauf was a great bow🗹ler until he meets Rohit sharma and King virat kohli 😭😂🤣
— Balwant kumar (@Balwant_170)
Haris rauf to his career 😂
— ꜱᴘɪᴅᴇʏ (@AnushSpidey1)
Haris Rauf isn't same after that
— Anoop 🇮🇳 (@ianooop)