Mohammad Abbas breaks Waqar Younis' sensational record with sizzling spell in SA vs PAK 1st Test
Mohammad Abbas wreaked havoc with his sizzling six-wicket haul but his efforts went in vain as Pakistan lost to South Africa by two wickets in their series opener in Centurion. Despite ending up on a losing side, Abbas went on to achieve a big milestone.
Pakistan might have lost the first Test against South Africa in Centurion, but Mohammad Abbas' sensational six-fer will be remembered for a long time. Let's have a look at the list of Pakistan bowlers who recorded best spell against South Africa:
After a three-year hiatus from Test cricket, Mohammed Abbas recorded a spell of 6/54 in the first Test against South Africa in Centurion on December 29, 2024.
Former Pakistan star pacer Waqar Younis notched an incredible spell of 6/78 against South Africa in Gqeberha. Waqar Younis recorded the sensational in 1998.
Former Pakistan star bowler Mushtaq Ahmed recorded a robust spell of 6/78 against South Africa in Durban. He achieved this feat in 1998.
Former Pakistan's star spinner Saeed Ajmal recorded a spectacular spell of 6/96 against South Africa in Cape Town. He clocked this spell in 2013.
Pakistan's Rahat Ali recorded a spell of 6/127 against South Africa in Centurion. He achieved this feat in 2013
