Haris Rauf Player Profile
Haris Rauf, born in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, is a right-arm fast bowler known for his raw pace, aggressive attitude, and ability to generate steep bounce. His emergence as a prominent figure in Pakistani cricket has been remarkable, considering his unconventional path to professional cricket. Rauf initially started as a tape-ball cricketer, playing in local tournaments and catching the attention of scouts with his sheer pace and ability to extract bounce from even docile pitches.
His breakthrough came during the Lahore Qalandars trials for the 2018 Abu Dhabi T20 Trophy, where his raw pace and potential caught the eye of the franchise. This led to his inclusion in the Qalandars' squad for the 2019 Pakistan Super League (PSL), where he quickly made a name for himself with his wicket-taking abilities. Rauf's consistent performances in the PSL earned him a call-up to the Pakistan national team in 2020, and he has since become a regular member of the squad in limited-overs cricket.
| Player Name | Haris Rauf |
| Birth Date | 1993-11-07 |
| Nationality | PAK |
| T20I Debut | - |
| Jersey No | 97 |
| Batting Style | RH |
| Bowling Style | Q |
| Player Role | Bowler |
Haris Rauf T20 Stats
Haris Rauf's T20 stats highlight his effectiveness as a wicket-taking fast bowler. In his overall T20 career, he has played 186 matches, claiming 248 wickets at an average of 22.52 and an economy rate of 8.28. His best bowling figures in T20s are 5/27, showcasing his ability to dismantle batting lineups with his pace and aggression.
In T20Is, Rauf has played 70 matches for Pakistan, taking 99 wickets at an average of 21.14 and an economy rate of 8.25. He is known for his ability to generate steep bounce and trouble batsmen with his short-pitched deliveries. He has also been effective at the death, bowling yorkers with precision. He has the record for the third-fastest Pakistani bowler to reach 50 T20I wickets in 27 matches.
In the PSL, Rauf has been a key player for Lahore Qalandars, contributing significantly to their success in recent years. His aggressive bowling and wicket-taking ability have made him a popular figure among fans. He was the highest wicket-taker (20 wickets) for Lahore Qalandar in a single PSL season in 2020.
Batting Stats Overall
| MAT | INN | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 50's | 100's | 4's | 6's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 18 | 69 | 13* | 6.27 | 130.19 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Batting Stats vs Opponent
| Team | MAT | INN | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 50's | 100's | 4's | 6's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Australia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangladesh | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| England | 12 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 4.67 | -0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| India | 4 | 4 | 19 | 13* | 0 | -0.02 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Namibia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 16 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 4.33 | -0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Scotland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 127.27 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| West Indies | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zimbabwe | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Bowling Stats Overall
| MAT | WKT | BBF | AVG | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 90 | 4/18 | 21.81 | 15.94 | 3 | 0 |
Bowling Stats vs Opponent
| Team | MAT | WKT | BBF | AVG | SR | 4W | 10W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 2 | 3 | 2/26 | 21 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Australia | 2 | 1 | 1/32 | 67 | 37 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangladesh | 7 | 6 | 1/13 | 32.67 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| England | 12 | 16 | 3/23 | 25.69 | 17.63 | 0 | 0 |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 0 | 0/6 | 0 | 0 | ||
| India | 4 | 4 | 2/25 | 33.5 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Namibia | 1 | 1 | 1/25 | 25 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1 | 1/10 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 16 | 32 | 4/18 | 16.47 | 11.72 | 3 | 0 |
| Scotland | 1 | 1 | 1/27 | 27 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 6 | 6 | 2/18 | 34.83 | 19.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 5 | 3/19 | 9.6 | 8.4 | 0 | 0 |
| West Indies | 4 | 3 | 2/0 | 20.33 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Zimbabwe | 7 | 11 | 3/10 | 16.27 | 14.73 | 0 | 0 |
Haris Rauf T20 World Cup Stats
Haris Rauf's stretch in the 2021 T20 World Cup was cut short due to a shoulder injury. However, he bounced back stronger in the 2022 edition, emerging as a vital player in Pakistan's bowling attack. Rauf's raw pace and ability to swing the new ball early in the innings proved to be a major weapon for Pakistan. His wicket-taking ability was particularly on display against South Africa, where he claimed 3/20 in a clinical bowling performance. Overall Haris Rauf has picked up 20 wickets in 15 matches in T20 World Cups.