Muhammad Abbas

Cricketer

New Zealand Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan Sagittarius 5' 10" (178 cm)

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityNew Zealand
Date of Birth29/11/2003
Age22 years
BirthplaceLahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Zodiac SignSagittarius

Latest News about Muhammad Abbas

23/04/2026

Abbas played in the third ODI of New Zealand's series against Bangladesh at Chattogram, scoring 25 runs. The match was his most recent international appearance, and he also took a wicket.

11/04/2026

Playing for New Zealand A against Sri Lanka A in Hambantota, Abbas scored an unbeaten 110 in a List A match. The innings came during New Zealand A's tour of Sri Lanka in April 2026.

29/03/2025

Muhammad Abbas made his ODI debut for New Zealand against Pakistan at McLean Park in Napier. He scored 52 off 26 balls, setting the record for the fastest fifty on ODI debut for New Zealand. He was the first Pakistan-born player to represent New Zealand in this format.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameMuhammad Abbas
Cricketing RoleBatting Allrounder
Official Full NameMuhammad Arslan Abbas

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight70 Kg (154 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolKing's College, Auckland
College/UniversityVictoria University of Wellington, Wellington
DegreeBachelor degree in Commerce

Personal Life

ReligionIslam
EthnicityPakistani
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Gymming

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherAzhar Abbas (Former cricketer)
MotherShazia Abbas
SiblingsSister(s) - 2

Career

Domestic Teams
  • Wellington
  • Wellington Firebirds
  • Karori Cricket Club
  • Eden Roskill District Cricket Club
  • Western Districts
  • New Zealand A
Coach/MentorDipak Patel
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleLeft-arm medium-fast
International Debut
ODI29/03/2025
TestDid not make yet
T20Did not make yet
Achievements
  • Scored back-to-back hundreds in the 2023 Under-19 Men’s Nationals 50-over Tournament
  • Made New Zealand A debut against Australia A on 8 April 2023
  • Selected for New Zealand ODI series against Pakistan in March 2025
  • Scored the fastest half-century on debut in ODIs for New Zealand against Pakistan in January 2026
  • Scored 52 off 26 balls on his ODI debut against Pakistan in March 2025, which was the fastest ODI fifty on debut for New Zealand
Latest International Appearance
ODI23/04/2026 (v Bangladesh, Chattogram)
Central ContractNew Zealand Cricket central contract for the 2025–26 season

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Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/muhammad.abbasx

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Muhammad Abbas moved to New Zealand from Pakistan at the age of 1 when his father joined Wellington’s Karori Cricket Club.
2. He comes from Roshanpur, a small village in Khanewal District, Pakistan.
3. Initially started with a tape ball before training at the Eden Roskill District Cricket Club.
4. At 11 years old, he scored a century for Western Districts in an Auckland tournament.
5. Played for King’s College XI for 4 years under Dipak Patel.
6. In December 2022, moved from Auckland to Wellington after his father was appointed as Wellington’s fast bowling coach.
7. He is the first Pakistan-born cricketer to represent New Zealand.

Also born on 29 November

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