ISLAMABAD: New Zealand’s rising star Mohammad Abbas etched his name in the record books by scoring the fastest half-century against Pakistan on his ODI debut. The 21-year-old reached the milestone in just 24 balls during the opening match of the three-game series in Napier.
Batting aggressively at No. 6, Abbas hammered three sixes and three fours on his way to a blistering 52 off 26 deliveries before being dismissed. His fearless stroke play gave New Zealand a crucial boost in the innings.
His father, former Pakistan first-class cricketer Azhar Abbas, was present at the stadium to witness the special moment. Expressing his pride, Azhar said, “It’s an emotional day for me. Watching my son make his debut against Pakistan and perform like this is truly special.” He also voiced confidence in Mohammad Abbas’s bright future with New Zealand.
With this explosive knock, Abbas has made a statement in international cricket, announcing his arrival in style.
