Mohammad Abbas wreaks havoc with six-fer in County Championship

Mohammad Abbas, the talented Pakistani fast bowler, was in outstanding form as he took six wickets for Hampshire in a County Championship match against Nottinghamshire on Thursday.

The game is being played at the picturesque Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

Abbas took full advantage of the conditions and bowled with great accuracy and control. His ability to move the ball both ways off the pitch made him a difficult proposition for the Nottinghamshire batsmen.

Abbas picked up his first wicket in the 12th over of the innings, when he dismissed Ben Duckett for 23. He then followed it up by dismissing Haseeb Hameed, who was caught behind by wicket-keeper Ben Brown.

Ben Slater was the next to depart of the Pakistan pacer’s bowling, as he caught by James Vince after scoring 11.

Abbas continued to apply pressure on the Nottinghamshire batsmen and picked up his fourth wicket when he trapped Steven Mullaney lbw for 4.

Mohammad Abbas wreaks havoc on the opening day of the County Championship 🔥

Pakistan pacer finishes with 6/46 against Nottinghamshire

His 42nd five-wicket haul in FC cricket and 10th five-wicket haul in County cricket 👏#Abbas #Hampshire pic.twitter.com/Qi8BjJT0cp

— Cricket Pakistan (@cricketpakcompk) April 6, 2023

Abbas dismissed lower-order batsmen, Olly Stone and Luke Fletcher, to complete his six wicket-haul and dismiss the opposition for 185 in the first innings.

This was Pakistani pacer’s 42nd five-wicket haul in First Class cricket and 10th five-wicket haul in County cricket.

It was an excellent display of swing bowling from the Pakistani quick, who finished with figures of 6/49 in 15.3 overs.