Haris Rauf’s Jaw-Dropping One-Handed Catch Shocks Fans in Must-Win T20I vs New Zealand! 

In the ongoing Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2025, Haris Rauf produced a sensational moment in the third T20I by grabbing a one-handed stunner to dismiss Finn Allen. Pakistan, trailing 0-2 in the series, won the toss and chose to bowl first in a do-or-die match at Eden Park, Auckland. Shaheen Afridi, under pressure after poor performances and being dropped from the ODIs, delivered a full ball on Allen’s pads. The Kiwi batter flicked it fine, but Rauf, stationed at short fine leg, dived full-stretch to his right and pulled off an incredible one-handed catch.

Despite an average fielding display by Pakistan in the series, Rauf’s catch gave the team a crucial early breakthrough, dismissing the dangerous Allen, who has a good record at Eden Park. Both Shaheen and Rauf entered the match needing to prove their worth, as head coach Aaqib Javed had publicly called out their recent performances. Notably, Rauf didn’t feature in the first T20I and struggled in the second, while Shaheen was also underwhelming.

With this wicket, Pakistan boosted their morale, staying alive in the series. Both pacers now have three T20Is to redeem themselves and silence critics as Pakistan fights to overturn the 0-2 deficit.