Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan (L) and Saud Shakeel gesturing on the second day of the second and final Take a look at towards the West Indies on the Multan Cricket Stadium on January 25, 2025. — PCBRizwan, Saud rating 49 and 32 runs respectively. Motie dismisses three whereas Roach takes two scalps. Pakistan finish innings with one over to spare on day 2.
MULTAN: Pakistan bundled out on 154 as the house aspect failed to realize a lead on the primary day of the second and final Take a look at towards the West Indies on the Multan Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
The house aspect had a poor run after bamboozling West Indies with their spin assault led by Noman Ali and Sajid Khan.
Solely 5 batters have been capable of rating in double digits with Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel leaving a big mark with their scores of 49 and 32 respectively however they fell to Jomel Warrican.
Warrican grabbed a four-wicket haul with Gudakesh Motie dismissing three Pakistani batters and Kemar Roach took two scalps as the house aspect bundled out on 154, falling 9 runs quick from gaining lead over the West Indies.
Earlier, Noman took six wickets for 41 runs, Sajid Khan dismissed 2 for 64, whereas Kashif Ali and Abrar Ahmed took one wicket apiece for 16 and 24, respectively.
The guests’ tailenders proved to be essentially the most damaging as Gudakesh Motie scored 55, unbeaten Jomel Warrican 36 and Kemar Roach 25. Other than these, solely Kavem Hodge (21) reached the double-figure rating.
The day started with the visiting aspect selecting to bat first on a spin-friendly pitch, the place Pakistan secured victory within the earlier Take a look at, aided by the identical spinners excelling immediately.
Seven Windies gamers together with skipper Kraigg Brathwaite couldn’t hit double digits within the face of large bowling by spinners Noman, Sajid and Abrar.
Hodge and Motie’s partnership supplied the primary quick aid to the Males in Maroon as they added essential runs to the board.
Noman was additionally capable of safe a hat-trick within the twelfth over, dismissing Justin Greaves (1), Tevin Imlach (0), and Kevin Sinclair (0).
Pakistan, who lead the two-match collection 1-0 after successful the primary Take a look at additionally in Multan by 127 runs, handed a debut to 30-year-old quick bowler Kashif changing Khurram Shahzad.
The West Indies have been compelled to depart out injured Jayden Seales, making room for knowledgeable pacer Kemar Roach. Amir Jangoo can be enjoying his first Take a look at after changing Keacy Carty.
The collection is a part of the World Take a look at Championship’s third cycle with Pakistan rating eighth and the West Indies ninth and final.
Addressing a press convention on the Multan Cricket Stadium on Friday, West Indies captain Brathwaite mentioned his group was decided to bounce again within the second Take a look at towards Pakistan to stage the collection.
Brathwaite emphasised the necessity for his group to indicate resilience and confidence regardless of the challenges posed by spin-friendly pitches. He mentioned that the group will attempt to put up an even bigger rating this time.
Enjoying XI
Pakistan: Shan Masood (captain), Muhammad Hurraira, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Kashif Ali, Abrar Ahmed
West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite (captain), Alick Athanaze, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Amir Jangoo, Mikyle Louis, Gudakesh Motie, Kevin Sinclair, Kemar Roach, Jomel Warrican
Umpires: Rodney Tucker (AUS) and Paul Reiffel (AUS)
TV umpire: Richard Kettleborough (ENG)
Match referee: Ranjan Madugalle (SRI)
