Stat Reveals Mohammad Abbas’s Unreal Accuracy

Pakistan’s Mohammad Abbas has cemented his status as one of the most precise pacers of the modern era, leading the pack with the best bowling average on stump-line deliveries this century.

In 45 innings, Abbas has claimed 51 wickets at a stunning average of just 11.96 on stump-line balls, outperforming some of the best fast bowlers in contemporary cricket. His success highlights not only his skill in targeting the stumps but also his discipline in maintaining consistent lines and lengths.

What makes Mohammad Abbas’ feat even more significant is his ability to not veer from the plan even on surfaces that don’t always favor pacers. Whether it’s the seaming pitches of England, where he made a name for himself playing county cricket or the flat tracks at home, Abbas has consistently made batters play, forcing mistakes through his impeccable accuracy.

Mohammad Abbas leads a list of elite pacers, featuring Australia’s Scott Boland and India’s Jasprit Bumrah, who are renowned for their stump-to-stump bowling. Boland, with an average of 12.40, and Bumrah, with 12.80, have also proven their effectiveness in exploiting the stumps.

The list also includes West Indies’ Jerome Taylor and James Pattinson of Australia, who have averages of 13.40 and 13.50, respectively. However, Abbas’ consistency over a more extended period and his superior average make him the standout performer.

Bowling Averages on Stump-Line Balls (21st Century, Min. 15 Wickets)

Mohammad Abbas appears to have fallen into the good graces of the PCB once again after being left out of the national team in 2021. With him back in the fold and offering a more traditional output compared to Pakistan’s other pacey options, Pakistan will look to improve on their test performances in the coming games and beyond.