Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf grabbed attention during the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash against India with a controversial “6-0” hand gesture, drawing reactions from fans on both sides.
What the ‘6-0’ Gesture Means
The “6-0” sign is linked to a fake claim in Pakistan about shooting down six Indian fighter jets during Operation Sindoor, an event following the Pahalgam attack. While these claims have been widely debunked and are considered a myth, Rauf showed the gesture in the match.
Before the match, Haris Rauf also made a hand signal resembling a plane “drowning,” interpreted as a jab at Indian fighter jets. He even chanted “6-0” during Pakistan’s practice sessions, adding fuel to the intense cricketing rivalry.
India Shows Dominance on the Field
Openers Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma built a strong partnership, setting a solid foundation for the chase. After a brief wobble with a few wickets following the drinks break, India regained control.
Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 74, featuring multiple sixes—including a towering strike over mid-wicket against Abrar Ahmed—stood out as the defining performance. Gill’s fluent support ensured that India stayed ahead throughout the innings.
Tensions flared at times, with heated exchanges between India’s openers and Pakistani pacers Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, but India maintained composure. The Men in Blue completed the chase with seven balls to spare, securing another convincing victory over their arch-rivals.
