The Pakistan cricket team is currently on a tour of New Zealand, playing a five-match T20I series. In the crucial third T20I at Eden Park, Auckland, Pakistan’s fast bowler Haris Rauf showcased extraordinary fielding by taking a gravity-defying catch to dismiss Finn Allen.

Pakistan, often criticized for its fielding lapses, surprised fans with Rauf’s exceptional effort, which has since gone viral on social media.

Haris Rauf's Spectacular Catch

• Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first.
• In the very first over, Shaheen Afridi delivered a full, swinging ball on the leg side.
• Finn Allen attempted a flick shot, sending the ball toward short fine leg.
• The ball seemed destined to go past Haris Rauf, but he dived full stretch to his right, catching it with one hand in mid-air!
• The stadium and players were left stunned, while Allen himself couldn’t believe it.

Rauf’s Gravity-Defying Grab!

Haris Rauf takes an absolute stunner at short fine leg to dismiss Finn Allen early in the 3rd T20I!

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A video of Haris Rauf’s catch has been widely shared on social media, with fans praising his athleticism and calling it one of the best catches of the series.

Pakistan in a Must-Win Situation

This third T20I is crucial for Pakistan, as they lost the first two matches and need a victory to stay alive in the series.

• First T20I: Lost by 9 wickets.
• Second T20I: Lost by 5 wickets.

With their backs against the wall, Pakistan’s bowlers and fielders stepped up, and Haris Rauf’s catch provided the team with early momentum.