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Haris Rauf fined after confrontation in Pakistan’s win over England

The Pakistan fast bowler received a 20% match-fee fine and an official reprimand over his conduct during Sunday’s ODI tri-series match in Lahore.

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Published 28 Oct 2026, 11:54 GMT2 min read

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Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf was fined 20% of his match fee and officially reprimanded on Wednesday, October 28, over his conduct in Pakistan’s one-wicket ODI tri-series win against England in Lahore on October 25, according to the Associated Press. The sanction added a demerit point to his disciplinary record, bringing his total to five.

What happened during the England match

Rauf appealed for a wide from the non-striker’s end in the 46th over of Pakistan’s chase, then argued with England all-rounder Will Jacks after the appeal was denied, AP reported. He raised his bat and continued the exchange despite warnings from umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid. AP also reported that Rauf brushed past the umpire as he walked towards Jacks.

The International Cricket Council described the conduct as contrary to the spirit of the game, according to AP. Dawn reported that Rauf accepted the offence and the sanctions proposed by match referee Jeff Crowe, so no formal hearing was held. The two reports give different numbers for the applicable code article; the description of the conduct and the reported penalty agree.

How the win shaped the tri-series

Pakistan’s victory came through an 89-run last-wicket stand between Rauf and Shadab Khan. Shadab finished unbeaten on 113, and the result secured Pakistan a place in Saturday’s final, AP reported. Dawn said Rauf scored seven runs from 19 balls during the partnership. His disciplinary penalty therefore followed a match in which he had also helped Pakistan complete a narrow chase.

AP said this was Rauf’s third offence within 24 months. The latest demerit point took his tally to five; the reported sanction for this incident was the fine, reprimand and point. England received a separate penalty for its over rate: Dawn reported that the team was fined 15% of its match fee after finishing three overs short, and that captain Harry Brook accepted the offence and sanction.

England’s hopes of reaching the final ended after Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by eight wickets on Tuesday, AP reported. England was due to face Sri Lanka in the last league match on Thursday, while Pakistan had already qualified for Saturday’s final.