Haris, who was earlier known for being a run machine, transformed into one of Pakistan’s most economical bowlers. He is a death-over specialist who is always ready to give a breakthrough.

During his school days, he had always shown interest in football, but fortunately, he ended up being a great cricketer. He is married to one of his class fellows Muzna Masood, a professional model. In one of his interviews, he revealed his fondness for Pakistani actress Maya Ali.

Haris Rauf Biography

Haris is a young and determined Pakistani cricketer known for his death-over bowling. Initially, he was labeled the most expensive bowler, but he proved everyone wrong. Starting his journey from domestic cricket, he has come a long way.

Haris is a PSL product who made his entry into the World Cup with his performance. Initially, he was spotted by Aqib Javed, and the rest is history. He has a lot of experience playing on Australian pitches, so he had the best 2021 T20 World Cup in Australia.

Haris Rauf Age

He was born on 7th November. 1993 in Rawalpindi. His family hails from Mansehra.

Haris Rauf Education

He was a student of Islamabad Model College. Due to his sports interest, he quit his studies. However, he is one of the most educated cricketers in Pakistan.

Haris Rauf Wife

He got Nikkahfied to Muzna Masood, his class fellow in December 2022. On 6th July 2023, they got married. Muzna is also a model who has done photoshoots for various designers. His wedding was held in Rawalpindi.

Cricket Career

Initial Career

His journey started in 2017 when he was included in a team at International Islamic University. At the start, he wasn’t sure about his decision because he always showed interest in football; however, he was convinced later. The same year, his coach asked him to attend the Lahore Qalandar trials.

Aqib Javed spotted him in the trails and convinced him to play domestic cricket. The first domestic league he played was T20 AbuDhabi Trophy.

List-A Debut

In 2019 he started his List-A cricket journey for Balochistan in the Pakistan Cup. The same year he was approached for the Quaid e Azam trophy tournament. It was also his first-class debut.

Other Leagues

He has a great record of smashing batsmen on Australian pitches. In 2019, he went to Australia to play Tasmanian Grade Cricket League. The Melbourne Stars franchise chose him, and he did remarkably well. His first fifer came in the same league.

In 2020, he achieved another milestone by doing a hat trick while being associated with the same franchise. He also opted for Yorkshire Country Club in 2021.

PSL Career

In 2019 he joined Lahore Qalandars and is still a part of the same franchise. He gave many match-winning knocks to the franchise. The same year of his debut, he took 4 wickets and won the match against Karachi Kings. He used to concede many runs, but with patience, support, and determination, he became an economical bowler.

International Debut

T20 Debut

The first international match he played for his team was in 2020 against Bangladesh. It was his T20 international debut, where he performed well. The same year in May, the Pakistan Cricket Board added him to an emerging list category.

Since then, he has played many international matches and proved himself with every match. He credited his success to Pakistani Captain Babar Azam, who motivated him throughout. Haris Rauf 159 kph is his fastest delivery so far.

ODI Debut

On 30th October 2020, he made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe. He has a great record of bowling against New Zealand in this format. In his 22 matches, he has taken almost 40 wickets so far. His best figure in ODIs is 65 runs with 4 wickets in hand.

Test Debut

He made his test debut against England in December 2022 to replace injured Shaheen Shah Afridi. He took 1 wicket in 1 match and later met with an injury.

T20I World Cups

The first World Cup he played was in 2021 in Dubai. He took 4 wickets in a match against New Zealand. However, his 2022 T20 World Cup remained exceptional for him as it was played in Australia. The team played in the finals but couldn’t win it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haris getting married?

He got married to his class fellow Muzna in July 2023. Both got Nikkahfied in 2022.

Which university did Haris study?

He completed his education at Islamabad Model College.

What is the fastest delivery by Haris?

159kph is the fastest delivery of Haris so far.

Who is the crush of Haris?

In his interviews, he named Maya Ali. Since then, fans often tease him by her name.

Social Media Handles

His Twitter and other accounts are

https://www.instagram.com/harisraufofficial

https://www.facebook.com/iharisrauf77/