Nationality: New Zealand
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Date of Birth: 2003-11-29 Age: 21
Muhammad Arslan Abbas was born on 29 November 2003, emerging from the cricket-crazy streets of Lahore to capture the imagination of fans with his incredible wit with a bat. As a young child, he was often found playing makeshift cricket matches with his siblings and friends, his natural flair for the game evident even then. His journey from these grassroots battles to the grand international stage is nothing short of remarkable.
Arslan's formal cricketing career began in earnest when he joined a local academy known for nurturing raw, untamed talent. Recognised early as a right-handed batsman with a penchant for aggressive stroke play, he honed his skills, balancing them with an astute understanding of the game. What truly set him apart, however, was his unusual addition to his skill set: left-arm fast-medium bowling. This dual capability gave him a rare versatility, much to the envy of his peers.
His professional debut, a culmination of years of perseverance, came in a domestic Twenty20 tournament when he was just 18. Sporting the colours of his provincial team, he quickly made headlines with a series of breathtaking performances. One particularly notable innings came against an arch-rival team, where Arslan's audacity saw him score a blistering 90 not out from just 50 deliveries, an innings that not only lifted his team to victory but also marked him as a rising star.
Arslan's records are a testament to his batting prowess. He has notched up several centuries in domestic circuits and holds the record for the fastest fifty in a prestigious local league. Beyond the numbers, it's his temperament at the crease that has often drawn comparisons to legends of the game. He exhibits a calm yet assertive approach, dissecting oppositions with precision rather than brute force.
Throughout his career, Arslan has been involved in numerous rivalries, each offering a different spectacle. His duels with a fellow emerging pacer, Rehan Ali, are particularly memorable, the tension between Arslan’s flair and Rehan’s fiery pace delivering classic encounters for the spectators.
Though still at the cusp of his career, Muhammad Arslan Abbas has already left significant marks on the cricketing canvas. His ability to inspire and rally his team-mates during crunch situations underscores his natural leadership qualities, setting the stage for what promises to be a remarkable and inspiring career ahead.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4day | 12 | 24 | 2 | 920 | 130 | 38.33 | 1616 | 56.93 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 100 |
| List A | 15 | 14 | 1 | 454 | 104 | 32.43 | 533 | 85.18 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 46 |
| T20 | 19 | 17 | 2 | 391 | 72 | 23.00 | 289 | 135.29 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 21 |
| ODI | 3 | 3 | 0 | 104 | 52 | 34.67 | 103 | 100.97 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4day | 12 | 13 | 10 | 331 | 85.4 | 33.10 | 3.88 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 15 | 6 | 5 | 231 | 32 | 46.20 | 7.22 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 172 | 19 | 86.00 | 9.05 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 3 | 2 | 2 | 59 | 10 | 29.50 | 5.90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2025-04-05
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