Who is Mohammad Abbas?: fastest ODI debut half-century

By Ravi - Mar 29, 2025 03:20 PM
Last updated on Mar 29, 2025 03:22 PM

New Zealand's Mohammad Abbas made a brilliant start to his international career and smashed the fastest half-century on ODI debut. In the first New Zealand vs Pakistan ODI, the 21-year-old Abbas achieved the feat in just 24 balls against Pakistan at McLean Park. He broke the previous record of 26 balls set by India's Krunal Pandya against England in 2021.

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Mohammad Abbas created history while playing for New Zealand in his debut match by facing 24 balls. He became the first player to score a fifty in less than 25 balls in his ODI debut match. During this, he made the record of the fastest fifty in ODI debut. He broke the record of Indian cricketer Krunal Pandya, who scored a fast fifty in his ODI debut in 26 balls.

Fastest half-century on ODI debut

1. 24 balls- Mohammad Abbas (New Zealand vs Pakistan)- 2025
2. 26 balls- Krunal Pandya (India vs England)- 2021
3. 26 balls- Alick Athanase (West Indies vs UAE)- 2023
4. 33 balls- Ishan Kishan (India vs Sri Lanka)- 2021

Who is Mohammad Abbas?

Born in Lahore, Pakistan, Abbas comes from a cricketing family. His father Azhar Abbas played 45 first-class matches for Pakistan before moving to New Zealand, where he continued his cricket career. Mohammad Abbas has since represented Auckland and Wellington, and his record-breaking debut has now put him in the international spotlight.

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