Muhammad Abbas Creates History on ODI Debut for New Zealand Against Birth Nation Pakistan
Napier, March 29, 2025 – For Muhammad Abbas, life came full circle as he stepped onto McLean Park wearing New Zealand colors to face the country of his birth, Pakistan. What followed was not just a dream debut, but a world record-breaking performance that etched his name in cricket history.At just 21 years old, Abbas became the fastest batter to score a half-century on ODI debut, reaching the milestone in just 24 balls, surpassing the previous record held by India’s Krunal Pandya, who took 26 balls.Key Highlights:From Lahore to Napier: The Journey of a ProdigyA Meteoric Rise Through New Zealand CricketWhat This Debut Means for New Zealand CricketA Moment to RememberWalking in at No.6, with New Zealand aiming to capitalize in the death overs, Abbas displayed fearless int...