PAK vs AUS: Haris Rauf becomes joint-leading wicket-taker for Pakistan in T20I cricket

Pakistan’s pace spearhead Haris Rauf etched his name in the record books during the second T20I against Australia in Sydney. Rauf's sensational performance, which included a four-wicket haul, saw him equal Shadab Khan’s record of 107 wickets, making him the joint-leading wicket-taker for Pakistan in T20Is.

Australia, batting first, managed 147 runs, but it was Rauf who stole the show with his figures of 4/22 in four overs. This not only dismantled the Australian batting lineup but also set a new benchmark for visiting bowlers in Australia, surpassing Nuwan Kulasekara’s record of 4/31 in Geelong during 2017.

Rauf reached the milestone in just 72 innings, highlighting his consistency since his debut in January 2020. Here’s how he stacks up against Pakistan’s top T20I bowlers:

• 107 wickets: Haris Rauf (72 innings)
• 107 wickets: Shadab Khan (96 innings)
• 97 wickets: Shahid Afridi (96 innings)
• 96 wickets: Shaheen Shah Afridi (72 innings)

Rauf’s achievement also tops the list of best bowling figures by visiting bowlers in T20Is played in Australia:

• 4/22 – Haris Rauf, Sydney, 2024
• 4/31 – Nuwan Kulasekara, Geelong, 2017
• 4/36 – Krunal Pandya, Sydney, 2018
• 3/4 – Chris Woakes, Canberra, 2022
• 3/6 – Tim Southee, Sydney, 2022