Muhammad Abbas to Ishan Kishan: Players to score the fastest half-centuries on ODI debut

1. Muhammad Abbas (New Zealand) - 24 balls

The New Zealand debutant who was born in Lahore, played a stunning knock of 52 runs from 26 deliveries against Pakistan to propel the Black Caps to a massive total of 344/9 in 50 overs. Abbas' fiery innings included 3 boundaries and 3 sixes each.

2. Krunal Pandya (India) - 26 balls

The India all-rounder made a fantastic ODI debut against England in 2021. Krunal's unbeaten knock of 58 runs from just 31 deliveries saw him hit 7 boundaries and 2 sixes as the Men in Blue posted a mammoth total of 317/5 in 50 overs.

3. Alick Athanaze (West Indies) - 26 balls

The West Indies opening batter showed immense maturity on his ODI debut against UAE and played a valiant knock of 65 runs as his side easily chased down the target of 185. Athanaze's brilliant innings included 9 boundaries and 3 sixes.

4. Ishan Kishan (India) - 33 balls

The explosive India batter made a highly impressive first impression in the ODI format against Sri Lanka back in 2021. Kishan's splendid knock of 59 runs from 42 deliveries saw him hit 8 boundaries and 2 sixes and guided the Men in Blue to the target of 263.

5. John Morris (England) - 35 balls

The former England batter played a fabulous knock on his ODI debut against New Zealand. Morris' unbeaten knock of 63 runs from 45 deliveries included 6 boundaries. However, despite his valiant efforts, the Three Lions ended falling 7-runs short from the target of 200.