Indian fans began shouting Virat Kohli’s name when Haris Rauf came near the boundary to field during the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match between India and Pakistan in Dubai. In response, Rauf made the controversial “6-0” hand gesture, which quickly sparked reactions on social media platforms.
Virat Kohli smashed Haris Rauf for two consecutive sixes in the penultimate over in Melbourne during the 2022 T20 World Cup. Kohli played an extraordinary back-foot six over mid-off, leaving fans and experts in awe. He smashed another six on the very next delivery.
The 36-year-old batter shifted the momentum of the match, and the innings is still hailed as one of the greatest T20I knocks ever played. Team India secured a victory from the jaws of defeat.
Watch: Haris Rauf Sparks Controversy with 6-0 Gesture
During the match, Indian fans repeatedly shouted Virat Kohli’s name while Haris Rauf was fielding close to the boundary. The Indian fans deliberately chanted "Kohli" to tease Rauf. Kohli was not part of the game, but his name echoed across the stadium as a taunt.
Rauf initially brushed his ear to signal that he was unfazed, but he later responded with controversial gestures, including a fighter-jet motion. Rauf was heard shouting "6-0," adding more fuel to the rivalry. The incident clips quickly went viral on social media, and Indian fans mocked him for his gesture.
Watch the video of the same posted by a user on X (formerly known as Twitter) below:
Indians chanting KOHLI KOHLI after seeing Haris Rauf 🤣🤣🤣#INDvPAK #AsiaCup2025 pic.twitter.com/zL7cRbopQM
— Vinesh Prabhu (@vlp1994) September 21, 2025
Story of Rafale crash explained by Haris Rauf 😂 #PAKvIND #AsiaCupT20 pic.twitter.com/1r7ZUt4oZZ
— Gulshan Zahra (@GZ_Vibes) September 21, 2025
Rauf bowled four overs and took 2 wickets for 26 runs. However, the Men in Green lost the match by six wickets in Dubai on Sunday, September 21. Rauf managed to strike a key blow by dismissing Suryakumar Yadav, forcing him to leave the field without adding to the score.
India Chase Down 172-Run Target With Six Wickets in Hand
India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, chased down a 172-run target with six wickets and seven balls to spare in Dubai. Abhishek Sharma played an extraordinary 74 off 39 balls, including six fours and five sixes. Shubman Gill scored 47 from 28 balls, including eight fours.
Sharma and Gill added a 105-run stand that laid the platform for the chase. Tilak Varma scored an unbeaten 30 runs from 19 balls, while Hardik Pandya finished the match with 7*.
Haris Rauf exchanged heated words with Abhishek Sharma in the fifth over, after Gill hit a boundary. Umpire Gazi Sohel had to intervene in the situation. Sharma was named Player of the Match for his batting performance in the chase.
They Were Coming At Us for No Reason - Abhishek Sharma
After the match, Abhishek Sharma expressed his displeasure at the on-field provocations. The left-handed batter said that he did not like the unnecessary challenges from the opposition.
“Today it was very simple. The way they were coming at us for no reason, I didn’t like it at all. That’s why I went after them with my batting. I wanted to deliver for my team,” Abhishek said.
After this win, India will have a two-day break before their next match against Bangladesh in Dubai. Pakistan, on the other hand, have only a single day to recover before facing Sri Lanka, who also suffered a defeat in their opening Super Four game.
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