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Abbas equals Wasim Akram's 27-yr-old Test record

Published : Sunday, 13 September, 2026 at 8:06 AM

Observer Online Report

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Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Abbas delivered a memorable performance in the third Test against England, matching a 27-year-old record held by legendary pacer Wasim Akram.

Abbas first made a crucial contribution with the bat, building a vital 42-run partnership with Razaullah for the ninth wicket to help hand Pakistan a lead. The lower-order resistance added a total of 121 runs across key stands, enabling Pakistan to fight back and post 449 runs in their second innings.

Defending a target of 130 runs, Abbas made an immediate impact with the ball by picking up two wickets in the very first over of England's second innings, dismissing both opening batters for ducks and boosting Pakistan's victory hopes.

With the double strike, Abbas replicated Wasim Akram's 1999 achievement of taking two wickets in the opening over of a Test innings - a feat accomplished by a Pakistani bowler for the first time in over two decades.

The 36-year-old pacer enjoyed an outstanding series overall, finishing as Pakistan's top performer with 13 wickets across three Test matches to earn the Player of the Series award.

"Anything is possible in cricket, and taking wickets with the new ball is my special strength," Abbas said after being named Player of the Series. "We discussed among ourselves that anything was possible, and we gave it our best effort."

-SA

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