'Won the battle against India' - Haris Rauf's wife doubles down on '6-0' taunt against Suryakumar Yadav and team

Divy Dubey

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'Won the battle against India' - Haris Rauf's wife doubles down on '6-0' taunt against Suryakumar Yadav and team image

Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf once again found himself in the spotlight during the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash against India in Dubai. The right-arm quick was Pakistan's standout bowler on the night.

He dismissed India captain Suryakumar Yadav and wicket-keeper Sanju Samson. But it was not his bowling that stirred the headlines; rather, his controversial gestures and the response that followed from his wife.

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Despite Pakistan slipping to their second defeat against India in a week, the Rauf family's actions have kept the post-match chatter alive.

Haris Rauf's on-field '6-0' gesture to Indian fans

While fielding near the boundary, Rauf gestured "6-0" and mimicked fighter jets in response to chants of Virat Kohli's name from the crowd.

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Reports linked this gesture to Pakistan's repeated reference to Operation Sindhoor earlier this year where officials claimed to have shot down six Indian fighter jets - a claim India has strongly refuted.

The moment carried added weight because Rauf had already been heard chanting "6-0" during a training session on the eve of the match - reminding fans of Kohli's famous six against him in the 2022 T20 World Cup.

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Haris Rauf's wife backs the taunt on Instagram

Soon after the match, Rauf's wife posted an Instagram story that reignited the controversy. Her post read:

"Lost the game but won the battle!!"

The remark quickly went viral with many fans interpreting it as an endorsement of her husband's provocative gesture despite Pakistan's six-wicket defeat.

India dominate chase after Pakistan's 171

Batting first, Pakistan scored 171/5 in 20 overs - led by Sahibzada Farhan's 58 off 45 balls and a late cameo from Faheem Ashraf. But their total was no match for India's chase.

Abhishek Sharma blasted 74 from 39 balls, supported by Tilak Varma's quick 30 as India chased the target with seven balls remaining. Pakistan's campaign now hangs by a thread with another defeat against Sri Lanka or Bangladesh likely to end their Asia Cup journey.

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Divy Dubey

Divy Dubey is a content producer for The Sporting News' India edition. He has a passion for cricket and is an avid fan of football. His work spans culture, media, and digital trends. With a background in research and a curiosity-driven approach, he enjoys crafting thoughtful, engaging stories that invite readers to see everyday topics in a new light.