In a thrilling encounter during the ODI World Cup 2023 between Pakistan and Australia, Pakistani pacer Haris Rauf found himself making history, but unfortunately for the wrong reasons.
Conceding the Fastest Fifty Runs
Facing a relentless assault by Australian batsmen, Haris Rauf conceded a staggering 50 runs in a mere 21 balls, setting a record for the fastest ‘half-century’ ever given away by one of the bowlers in World Cup history..
Breaking Previous Records
This record-breaking performance shattered the previous record of 22 balls jointly held by Ian Butchart of Zimbabwe against New Zealand in 1992 and Australia’s Mitchell Johnson against New Zealand in 2015.
Haris Rauf’s Mark in ODI History
Although this unwanted record secured Haris Rauf’s name in the history books of men’s ODIs, it’s important to note that the overall record for the worst bowling performance is still held by Ravi Rampaul. His remarkable 17-ball effort against New Zealand in a rain-shortened game in Queenstown in 2014 remains unbeaten.
Australia Sets a Challenging Target
The match witnessed Australian batsmen aggressively amassing a formidable total of 367 runs. This substantial target proved to be a challenge for Pakistan to chase, and they ultimately fell short.
