Fri Mar 28 22:40:00 UTC 2025: ## New Zealand’s Abbas Smashes World Record with Fastest ODI Fifty on Debut
**Wellington, NZ** – New Zealand cricketer Muhammad Abbas etched his name in the record books with a blistering start to his international career. In his One Day International (ODI) debut against Pakistan, Abbas smashed a stunning 50 runs off just 24 balls, shattering the previous world record for the fastest ODI fifty held by India’s Krunal Pandya. This electrifying performance marks Abbas as the fastest to reach a half-century on debut in ODI history. The match, which saw a dominant New Zealand performance, follows a recent T20 series loss for Pakistan.
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