Lahore-born New Zealand batter slams fastest fifty on ODI debut

New Zealand’s Muhammad Abbas set a new record with the fastest debut fifty in ODIs, scoring 52 off 26 balls against Pakistan at McLean Park. The 21-year-old’s impressive performance surpassed Krunal Pandya’s previous record. Supported by Mark Chapman’s century, New Zealand secured a 73-run victory, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.