Mohammad Abbas Becomes 5th Pakistani Pacer to Take 800 First-Class Wickets

Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Abbas has achieved a major milestone in his cricket career while playing for Nottinghamshire in the County Championship. He has now joined the ranks of legendary Pakistani pacers by taking 800 first-class wickets — a feat only a few Pakistani bowlers have ever accomplished.

The 35-year-old right-arm pacer reached this incredible achievement during a four-day County Championship Division match against Somerset. In the first innings, Abbas took three important wickets, which helped him reach the 800-wicket mark in first-class cricket.

Fifth Pakistani Fast Bowler to Take 800 First-Class Wickets

With this achievement, Mohammad Abbas becomes just the fifth fast bowler from Pakistan to take 800 or more wickets in first-class matches — a format that includes domestic and some international matches played with the red ball over four or more days.

Here’s a look at the top five Pakistani fast bowlers with the most first-class wickets:

• Imran Khan – 1,287 wickets in 382 matches
• Wasim Akram – 1,042 wickets in 257 matches
• Sarfaraz Nawaz – 956 wickets in 299 matches
• Waqar Younis – 800 wickets in 228 matches
• Mohammad Abbas – 800 wickets in just 198 matches*

Abbas reached this milestone in fewer matches than any of the others, which shows how consistent and effective he has been over the years.

Impressive Performance in County Cricket

Mohammad Abbas has continued to deliver strong performances for Nottinghamshire in the current county season. So far, he has played seven matches and taken 25 wickets at an average of 22.04, proving once again that he is one of the most reliable fast bowlers in the format.

Before joining Nottinghamshire, Abbas played four seasons for Hampshire, another English county team. During his time there, he picked up 180 wickets at an impressive average of 19.07 — one of the best averages among county fast bowlers in recent years.

Contributions to Pakistan’s Test Team

Mohammad Abbas has also made significant contributions to the Pakistan national team in Test cricket. Since making his debut, he has played 27 Test matches, picking up exactly 100 wickets at an average of 23.18. He is known for his accuracy, control, and ability to move the ball both ways, especially in helpful conditions.

In Test cricket, Abbas has taken five five-wicket hauls and has once taken 10 wickets in a single match, a rare and remarkable achievement for any bowler.

Mohammad Abbas’s entry into the 800-wicket club places him among the all-time great fast bowlers of Pakistan. His journey through domestic and international cricket shows his hard work, discipline, and outstanding skill. With still more years left in his career, Abbas could rise even higher in the list and continue to make Pakistan proud — both at home and overseas.

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