Mohammad Abbas equals Wasim Akram’s 27-year-old test record

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Abbas produced an impressive all-round performance against England in the third Test matching a 27-year-old record held by legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram.

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Abbas produced an impressive all-round performance against England in the third Test matching a 27-year-old record held by legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram.

Abbas made a significant contribution with both bat and ball during the match. The fast bowler scored a valuable 42 runs helping Pakistan recover from a difficult position and post a competitive total.

He also formed an important 121-run ninth-wicket partnership with Razaullah, which played a major role in taking Pakistan’s total to 449 runs. Abbas’ contribution with the bat proved particularly valuable as Pakistan looked to build pressure on the hosts.

Abbas then made an immediate impact with the ball when England began chasing Pakistan’s target of 130 runs. The right-arm pacer struck early dismissing England’s first two batters in the opening overs of the innings.

His early breakthroughs brought back memories of one of Wasim Akram’s remarkable performances for Pakistan.

In 1999, Wasim Akram achieved the feat of taking two wickets during the opening overs of a Test innings. Nearly three decades later Abbas matched the legendary left-arm pacer’s achievement against England.

The performance added another memorable moment to Abbas’ Test career and highlighted his ability to contribute in both departments.

Although Pakistan ultimately suffered defeat in the third Test, Abbas remained one of the standout performers for the visitors. His 42-run innings and two early wickets provided Pakistan with important contributions at crucial stages of the match.

The record shared by Abbas and Wasim Akram underlines the significance of the fast bowler’s performance. Wasim remains one of Pakistan cricket’s greatest-ever fast bowlers, while Abbas has established himself as a dependable Test bowler known for his accuracy and ability to generate movement.

Abbas’ latest performance will likely be remembered as one of the few occasions when a Pakistani fast bowler matched one of Wasim Akram’s notable Test achievements.

For Pakistan, however, the individual milestone could not prevent England from completing victory in the third Test. England chased down Pakistan’s target of 130 runs to secure the match and complete a 3-0 Test series whitewash.

Despite the disappointing result, Mohammad Abbas’ all-round display and record-equaling performance provided Pakistan with a major individual highlight from the match.