After controversial ‘6-0’ vs India, Haris Rauf heats up Asia Cup 2025 Final with another gesture
Published - 26 Sep 2025, 12:45 PM | Updated - 26 Sep 2025, 02:11 PM
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A provocative yet heartwarming moment went viral from Dubai ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan on Sunday, September 28. Actually, a passionate Pakistan fan made an emotional request to Haris Rauf, which is now going viral across social media platforms.
Haris Rauf has already created the storm with his “6-0” and plane-crashing gestures during the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match against India. And now the viral moment between Rauf and the fan has only intensified excitement and rivalry between the archrivals ahead of the title clash.
Haris Rauf smiles at emotional request by fan as India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Final fever hits Dubai
The display of passion came after Pakistan’s thrilling 11-run victory over Bangladesh in the Super Four clash, where the Men in Green defended a modest total of 135 with sheer grit. That hard-fought triumph booked Pakistan their first-ever Asia Cup final against India.
After the match, a video went viral on social media, where a passionate Pakistani fan can be seen urging Haris Rauf not to let India lift the Asia Cup 2025 trophy. The fan has animatedly requested by saying, “India ko chhodna nahi,” while holding Rauf’s hand.
The fan’s earnest appeal, full of raw emotion, left Rauf smiling. However, the Pakistani bowler didn’t respond to the fan’s request, but he just smiled and blew kisses to the crowd on Thursday. This shows that the Asia Cup 2025 final is more than just a game for both India and Pakistan.
A fan's clear message to Haris Rauf for India vs Pakistan final match of the Asia Cup. 🇵🇰🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/L24Dp1xsql
— Ahtasham Riaz (@ahtashamriaz22) September 25, 2025
Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi shine as Pakistan set for title clash in Dubai
Meanwhile, Pakistan pulled off a thrilling Super Four victory against Bangladesh in Dubai, booking their place in the Asia Cup 2025 final against India. Star pacer Haris Rauf led the charge, delivering a brilliant 3/33 to restrict Bangladesh to just 124/9 in their 20 overs.
Chasing a modest 136, Bangladesh struggled from the start, losing wickets at regular intervals, with Shamim Hossain being the top scorer with 30 runs off 25 balls. Apart from Rauf, Shaheen Afridi also scalped three wickets while giving away 17 runs in his four overs against the Tigers.
For his match-winning spell, Afridi won the Player of the Match award. The pacer said at the post-match presentation, “I will dedicate this award to my beautiful wife and son who are here. You need early breakthroughs."
"Those three overs made the difference in the power play. I was working on the slower ball. It came out well in the meantime. The team decided I will go with Nawaz and Faheem behind me. I got two sixes, and that gave us the momentum.”
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Pakistan's batting struggle continues in the Asia Cup 2025
Earlier, Pakistan posted 135/8 on the board thanks to crucial cameos from Mohammad Haris, who scored 31 off 23 balls, and Mohammad Nawaz, who added 25 from 15 deliveries.
Bangladesh’s earlier win against Sri Lanka had kept them alive in the tournament, but this time, the Men in Green kicked them out of the tournament.
With this hard-fought win, Pakistan now gears up for the historic final against arch-rivals India on Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Notably, the Men in Green were crushed twice by the Men in Blue in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE.
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