Mohammad Arsalan Abbas, son of former Pakistani cricketer Azhar Abbas, made a dream debut for New Zealand, scoring a blistering half-century against Pakistan in the first ODI in Napier.
Batting in the middle order, Arsalan smashed 52 runs off just 24 balls, hitting three fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 200. His explosive knock powered New Zealand to a total of 344 runs.
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The 23-year-old batter was recently included in the New Zealand squad after impressive domestic performances. His aggressive approach proved crucial in setting a challenging target for Pakistan.
New Zealand secured a 73-run victory, taking a 1-0 lead in the series, with Arsalan’s debut performance grabbing headlines.
