Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf has been fined 20% of his match fee by the ICC for a Level 1 Code of Conduct breach against England in Lahore. He also received one demerit point, taking his total to five in 24 months. The sanction arrives days before Pakistan face Sri Lanka in the tri-series final on October 31.
ICC Sanction: The Numbers
Rauf was found in breach of Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. The article covers conduct contrary to the spirit of the game. The offence took place during the ODI at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday.
The charge was classed as a Level 1 breach. It carries a warning, a fine and a demerit point.
| Metric | Detail |
|---|
| Breach level | Level 1 |
| Code article | Article 2.2 |
| Fine | 20% of match fee |
| Demerit points added | 1 |
| Total demerit points (24 months) | 5 |
| Offence count in the period | 3rd |
What the Demerit Record Indicates
This was Rauf's third offence within the 24-month window. Five demerit points in that span place him on a watchlist for further disciplinary action. Any additional points in the same period would move him closer to suspension thresholds.
What Happened Between Haris Rauf and Will Jacks
The incident occurred in the 46th over. Sam Curran bowled a bouncer to Shadab Khan, who was batting on 99. Shadab looked to the square leg umpire for a wide, but the appeal was not upheld.
Tempers then flared at the non-striker's end. Rauf exchanged words with Will Jacks and walked aggressively towards the England all-rounder, and the umpire stepped between the two.
On-field umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid warned Rauf. Rauf still moved past the umpire towards Jacks while raising his bat, which led to the charge.
Sequence of Events
| Stage | Event |
|---|
| 46th over | Curran bounces Shadab, who is on 99 |
| Appeal | Wide call sought, not given |
| Exchange | Rauf and Jacks argue at non-striker's end |
| Intervention | Umpire steps in and issues a warning |
| Escalation | Rauf continues towards Jacks, raising the bat |
| Outcome | Level 1 breach, 20% fine, 1 demerit point |
Match Context: Shadab Khan's 113
The incident came in a low-scoring contest. England were bowled out for 241, with Ben Duckett's century the anchor of the innings. Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi took four wickets and dismantled the top order.
England's bowlers then fought back and moved close to victory. Pakistan slipped to 131/8 and later 154/9, and the result appeared settled in England's favour.
The Recovery in Figures
| Player | Contribution |
|---|
| Ben Duckett (ENG) | Century in a total of 241 all out |
| Shaheen Afridi (PAK) | 4 wickets |
| Shadab Khan (PAK) | 113 runs, rescued the chase from 154/9 |
| Haris Rauf (PAK) | 7 runs off 19 balls |
Shadab faced most of the deliveries in the final partnership. Rauf's 19-ball stay supported the recovery by limiting wasted strike for his partner. A rescue from 154/9 is statistically rare in ODI chases.
Tri-Series Standings and Final Outlook
Pakistan have qualified for the final and will meet Sri Lanka on October 31. They had lost to Sri Lanka in the previous game. England were eliminated after Sri Lanka outplayed Pakistan, since England needed a Pakistan win to stay alive.
England still have a dead rubber against Sri Lanka. Harry Brook's side are out of contention.
Analytical Takeaway
The fine is a Level 1 penalty and does not affect Rauf's availability for the final. The demerit total of five does, however, leave little margin for further breaches. Pakistan will want his discipline and pace to be assets against a Sri Lanka side that has already beaten them once in the series.