Watch: Haris Rauf puts Glenn Maxwell to shame; dismisses him for 3rd time in a row

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf is all over Australia's all-rounder Glenn Maxwell at the moment. During the third ODI between Australia and Pakistan at Perth, Rauf dismissed Maxwell for the third time in a row this series, thus completing a hat-trick.

It was a sensational bowling performance from the star Pakistan quick, who has constantly troubled Maxwell throughout the series. Out of these three dismissals, Maxwell has been dismissed for a duck twice.

Rauf had Maxwell caught behind in the first ODI at the MCG. In the second ODI at Adelaide, Rauf was slightly lucky as Maxwell inside-edged a ball onto his stumps. The all-rounder was dismissed for 16 in this game.

In the final ODI of the series, Haris Rauf continued his dominance over Maxwell with another snorter as Maxwell could only outside edge it to Saim Ayub at point. Maxwell was dismissed for his second duck in the series.

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Watch: Haris Rauf dismisses Glenn Maxwell for third time in a row

Haris Rauf dismissed Maxwell for duck at MCG.
Haris Rauf dismissed Maxwell for 16 runs at Adelaide.
Haris Rauf dismissed Maxwell for duck at Perth.

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In a space of nine deliveries, Haris Rauf got the big wicket of Glenn Maxwell three times throughout the series. Rauf's figures to Maxwell include 3-4 in nine balls, which shows how dominant the quick has been.

Brilliant series for Haris Rauf

Haris Rauf is having a brilliant ODI series as he has constantly troubled Australian batters with his high pace and skill. He is also the highest wicket-taker of the series with 10 wickets in just 3 matches at an average of 12 and an economy rate of 5.

His return to form is a great sign for Pakistan, who wanted their express fast bowler to return to form ahead of the Champions Trophy next year. He is one of the key bowlers in Pakistan's bowling line-up.

Haris Rauf has the experience of bowling in Australian conditions due to his previous experience of playing in the Big Bash League (BBL). The 31-year-old has used his experience to great effect so far and will be looking to carry his good form in T20Is as well.

Pakistan on top in the decider

Rauf was brilliant in all the matches. He finished with 2-24 in 7 overs in the final T20I at Perth, picking up the big wickets of Matthew Short and Glenn Maxwell. Other fast bowlers Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah picked up three wickets each as Pakistan bowled out Australia for just 140.

The series is already level 1-1. Australia won the first ODI while Pakistan came back strongly to win the second match. The Men in Green are in a good state in the deciding ODI as well and look set for a historic series win.