Published on, Sept. 29 -- September 29, 2025 9:49 AM

Dubai: Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf faced widespread criticism on Sunday after a difficult outing in the Asia Cup 2025 final against India at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

The right-arm seamer conceded 50 runs in just 3.4 overs at an economy of 13.63, failing to take a wicket in the high-stakes clash against arch-rivals India. Pakistan had put India under pressure during Saim Ayub's tight 14th over, giving away only five runs and reducing India to needing 64 off 36 balls.

However, Rauf's second over turned the tide. Conceding 17 runs, including two fours and a six, he allowed Indian batters to break free from the pressure. The 18th over proved equally costly, leaking 13 runs and ...