Asia Cup T20 Final: Haris Rauf Faces Harsh Criticism After Costly Spell Against India
Dubai:Pakistan’s pacer **Haris Rauf came under heavy fire from fans and analysts** after his poor bowling performance in the **Asia Cup T20 2025 final**, where India defeated Pakistan by five wickets to clinch their ninth title.
Defending 146 runs, Rauf conceded **50 runs in just 3.4 overs** without taking a single wicket. The most crucial moment came in the last over, when India needed 10 runs to win. Rauf gave away 13 runs in four balls, sealing the victory for India in the nail-biting clash.
Haris Rauf was the difference! pic.twitter.com/TiVTnvlT6y
— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) September 28, 2025
Pakistani fans took to social media to vent their frustration. Veteran sports journalist **Faizan Lakhani** wrote, *“The difference was Haris Rauf.”*
Another user highlighted his poor economy rate, noting: *“Haris went for 50 runs at an economy of 13, while no other bowler had an economy over 7.”*
Haris Rauf conceded 50 runs in 3.4 overs, with an economy of 13,
While no other bowler’s economy above 7. pic.twitter.com/xX7qjaFKoK
— junaiz (@dhillow_) September 28, 2025
Some blamed the captain’s decision-making. One user said: *“We have lost several matches because of Haris, yet he was trusted with the final over again — why?”*
Adding to the criticism, **Senator Aun Abbas** remarked: *“Zero performance! When players focus on political trolling instead of cricket, this is the result. A winning match was lost due to Haris Rauf’s poor bowling.”*
زیرو پرفارمنس! جب کھلاڑی کھیل پر فوکس کرنے کے بجائے سیاسی ٹرولنگ میں لگ جائیں تو انجام یہی نکلتا ہے۔ ایک جیتا ہوا میچ حارث رؤف کی ناقص باؤلنگ نے ہروایا۔ #AsiaCupFinal pic.twitter.com/YduUvcqGDp
— Senator Aon Abbas Buppi (@AonAbbasPTI) September 28, 2025
The loss has reignited debates about Pakistan’s bowling choices and match strategies, with many urging the team management to reconsider its reliance on Rauf in crunch situations.
