The first Test of the two match series between Pakistan and West Indies (Pak vs Win) in Multan came to a thrilling conclusion on the third day. In a low scoring encounter that supported remarkable spin bowling from both sides, Pakistan wins the game by 127 runs. The match, played on a turning pitch, was a confirmation to the dominance of spin in Test cricket.
West Indies’ Jomel Warrican delivered a stunning performance with the ball during Pakistan’s second innings. The 32-year-old left-arm orthodox spinner bowled a remarkable 18 over spell, claiming seven wickets while conceding just 32 runs.
His efforts destroyed Pakistan’s batting lineup, but the hosts managed to set a challenging target of 251 runs. The standout performance from Pakistan’s innings came from Captain Shan Masood, who played a resilient knock of 52 runs off 70 balls, including two fours and two sixes.
In their chase of 251, West Indies collapsed against Pakistan’s awesome spin attack. Sajid Khan bring the bowling effort, taking an impressive five wickets for 50 runs in 15 over’s. Abrar Ahmed supported him with a superb display, claiming four wickets for just 27 runs in 11.3 over’s. Noman Ali, who had already taken five wickets in the first innings, chipped in with one more wicket for 42 runs in 10 overs.
The West Indies batting order struggled to adapt to the sharp turn and variation offered by Pakistan’s spinners, collapsing for just 123 runs in 36.3 overs.
The match was a display of spin bowling, with Warrican’s 7 wicket haul providing a glimpse of hope for the visitors. However, Pakistan’s spin trio completely dominates the West Indies batting lineup, ensuring a dominant victory for the home side.
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This win gives Pakistan a 1–0 lead in the series and positions them to secure sixth place in the ICC WTC standings if they can save the second Test. The teams now head into the final match of the series, with Pakistan aiming to buildup their position and West Indies looking for dignity. Both the teams are on the bottom of the points table.
Pakistan vs West Indies (Pak vs Win) 1st thrilling Test match highlighted the art of spin bowling and set the tone for an exciting conclusion to the series.
