Pakistan’s Mohammad Abbas has reached a major milestone in his first-class career, becoming one of the few bowlers of the modern era to claim 900 wickets in red-ball cricket.
The 36-year-old pacer achieved the landmark during Pakistan’s match against England at Lord’s. He finished the opening day with figures of 4 for 56, taking his overall first-class tally to 902 wickets from 222 matches.
Abbas now sits fifth among the highest first-class wicket-takers of the 21st century. Only James Anderson, Simon Harmer, Malinda Pushpakumara and Tim Murtagh are ahead of him on the list.
The milestone reflects the remarkable durability of Abbas, who has continued to produce consistent performances across a long career. His record includes 57 five-wicket hauls, demonstrating his ability to regularly make a major impact with the ball.
His career bowling average of 20.42 further underlines his effectiveness in first-class cricket. Abbas has built his reputation around accuracy, movement and the ability to maintain pressure on batters over long spells.
Reaching more than 900 wickets is a significant achievement in an era when opportunities to play large amounts of first-class cricket have become increasingly limited for many players.
Abbas’s latest performance at the historic Lord’s ground added another memorable chapter to his career. His four-wicket haul not only strengthened Pakistan’s position in the match but also helped him reach a milestone that places him among the most productive bowlers of his generation.
With 902 wickets now to his name, Abbas has further strengthened his legacy as one of Pakistan’s most reliable red-ball bowlers.
His achievement at Lord’s highlights the consistency and longevity that have defined his journey through first-class cricket.
