Haris Rauf records his fifth ODI four-fer: Key stats
What's the story
Star pacer Haris Rauf bolstered Pakistan with his spells against Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI in Rawalpindi. The right-arm seamer took four wickets as the Lankans attempted to chase down 300. Rauf took the first four wickets, reducing the Lankans to 147/4. According to ESPNcricinfo, the Pakistan pacer raced past 90 wickets in ODI cricket. He finished with 4/61 in 10 overs.
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Rauf takes first four wickets
Chasing 300, Sri Lanka had an ideal start as openers Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara added 85 runs. In the 12th over, Rauf dismissed Mishara (38) and Kusal Mendis (0) on successive balls. His next over produced the wicket of Nissanka (29), leaving Pakistan at 90/3. Rauf next dismissed Sadeera Samarawickrama, who took Pakistan past 140 along with Charith Asalanka.
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A look at his ODI stats
Rauf has been Pakistan's mainstay pacer in white-ball cricket. He has the ability to touch the 150kph mark consistently. Rauf, who made his ODI debut in 2020, has raced to 92 wickets from 52 matches at an average of under 27. As mentioned, he recorded his fifth four-wicket haul in ODI cricket. His tally also includes 2 fifers.
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Rauf completes 30 wickets in home ODIs
According to ESPNcricinfo, Rauf has raced past 30 wickets in home ODIs. In 20 matches, the speedster has taken 33 wickets at an average of 27.90. Notably, 4 of his 5 four-wicket hauls have come at home.