Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Abbas Another brilliant performance with the ball on the third day of the opening Test against west indies At the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, he continued his excellent performance in red-ball cricket. The experienced fast bowler put Pakistan firmly in control of the contest with a powerful strike early in the hosts’ second innings, while his disciplined spell also helped him achieve a significant individual feat that puts him alongside some of the greatest names in the country’s rich fast bowling history.
Mohammad Abbas made a unique record by defeating Imran Khan.
Abbas defeated the legendary all-rounder imran khan To record the best bowling average among Pakistani bowlers with at least 100 Test wickets, adding another memorable chapter to his impressive red-ball career. Abbas achieved the feat by striking twice in succession during West Indies’ second innings, helping Pakistan take control of the contest. His disciplined spell not only rattled the home team’s top order but also elevated him above some of Pakistan’s greatest fast bowlers.
After claiming figures of 3/63 in West Indies’ first innings, Abbas wasted little time in making an impact as Pakistan took the lead. Bowling with his trademark accuracy, he dismissed brandon king for five before removal Kvem Hodge For a duck on the first ball in the same over. Those two wickets proved important regardless of the match situation. Abbas’s career bowling average increased to 22.78, taking him ahead of former Pakistan captain Imran, who finished his illustrious Test career with an average of 22.81. Abbas has now taken 115 wickets in just 30 Test matches, highlighting his extraordinary consistency whenever he has played the longest format.
Best average for Pakistan in Tests (minimum 100 wickets)
- Mohammad Abbas – 115 wickets in 30 Tests at an average of 22.78*
- Imran Khan – 362 wickets in 88 Tests at an average of 22.81
- Waqar Younis – 373 wickets in 87 Tests at an average of 23.56
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The latest spell also cemented Abbas’s reputation as one of Pakistan’s most reliable overseas bowlers. He became only the sixth Pakistani fast bowler to take 100 or more Test wickets away from home, joining an elite group wasim akramWaqar YounisImran, Mohammad Aamir And Omar Gul.
What makes Abbas even more different is that his overseas bowling average is the best among the six fast bowlers, underscoring his effectiveness in overseas conditions. Known more for consistent accuracy and subtle seam movement than straightforward pace, Abbas has repeatedly troubled the batsmen on foreign pitches by maintaining disciplined lines and extracting movement from the surface. His consistency has often made him Pakistan’s preferred option whenever conditions have offered help to the seam bowlers.