Watch: Haris Rauf and Paul van Meekeren get involved in a hated battle
Pakistan got their World Cup 2023 campaign off to a great start as they beat the Netherlands by 81 runs on Friday, October 06 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. After being put in to bat first, Pakistan were bundled out for 286 in 49 overs with Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan top-scoring with their 68-run knocks.
In reply, the Netherlands were bundled out for 205 in 41 overs with Bas de Leede top-scoring with 67 (68). Apart from the riveting cricketing action, a heated moment was also witnessed during the game. Haris Rauf and Paul van Meekeren got involved in a verbal dual.
The incident took place in the 39th over of the second innings. Rauf bowled a bouncer to the Dutch tailender on the fourth ball of the over. Following the delivery, the Pakistan speedster walked towards the batter and said a few words. However, Van Meekeren was in no mood to just stand and listen as he also gave a reply to the fast bowler.
Two balls later, the Netherlands’ batter also replied with his bat. He struck Rauf for a four on the off side and exchanged a few words. However, it was Rauf who had the last laugh. He dismantled Paul’s stumps in the very next over and gave him an aggressive send-off.
