Haris Rauf fined 20% of match fee ahead of PAK vs SL tri-series 2026 final

Pakistan’s expressive pacer, Haris Rauf, has been handed a reprimand and fined 20% of his match fee for breaching the level 1 of the ICC code of Conduct during the ODI against England side, which took place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Pakistan went on to win the contest by one-wicket in an intense encounter.  

Rauf played a vital role in the 242-run chase as he and Shadab Khan put up a fine partnership of 89 runs for the tenth wicket. While Shadab smashed a fine knock of unbeaten 113 runs off 96 balls, Rauf got seven runs off 19 balls, including the match-winning boundary.

Why was Haris Rauf fined 20% of his match fee?

Rauf was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for the Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to displaying conduct of the spirit of the game. This became his third offence within the 24-month period, as his total has increased for five demerit points.

The incident took place at the end of the 46th over of the innings. Stading at the non-striker’s end, Rauf appealed for a wide before getting engaged in an argument with the England all-rounder, Will Jacks. Rauf raised and bat and continued the exchange despite warnings from the umpires.

“Meanwhile, England have been fined 15 per cent of their match fee after being found to be three overs short of their target after time allowances were taken into account.” The ICC expressed in a statement.

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“Under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which covers minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl within the allotted time.” The statement added.

How Pakistan are preparing for the tri-series final against Sri Lanka

Pakistan finished the group-stage of the event with three successive wins before losing their fourth clash against Sri Lanka, who earned the eight-wicket win the 111-run chase with nearly 32 overs to spare.

The final between the two sides will take place on October 31 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

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Pakistan squad: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Saad Baig(w), Salman Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Arafat Minhas, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi(c), Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Ghazi Ghori, Sufyan Moqim, Razaullah, Abrar Ahmed, Shadab Khan

Sri Lanka squad: Kamindu Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w/c), Pavan Rathnayake, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Sahan Arachchige, Dunith Wellalage, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushmantha Chameera, Kamil Mishara, Lahiru Udara, Sachindu Colombage, Maheesh Theekshana