Pakistan’s batting lineup succumbed to spin mastery by the West Indies, leaving the hosts in a precarious position on day two of the final Test at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on Sunday.
According to details, the Green Shirts faced an uphill battle, requiring 254 runs to secure the series victory.
The West Indies’ bowlers delivered an incisive start, reducing Pakistan to 5/2 within the first three overs. Openers Shan Masood and Mohammad Hurraira offered little resistance, each falling for two runs by the guile of Kevin Sinclair and Gudakesh Motie.
Babar Azam, and Kamran Ghulam attempted to stabilise the innings with a 43-run partnership for the third wicket.
Sinclair returned late in the session to deliver another blow to Pakistan’s chances by removing Azam for 39. This dismissal left Pakistan tottering at 76/4 at the stumps after 24 overs, with 178 runs still required.
Earlier in the day, Pakistan’s spinners excelled as they bowled the West Indies out for 244 in their second innings. Despite resilient performances by Kraigg Brathwaite, who scored 52, and other middle-order contributions, the visitors failed to build momentum against a disciplined Pakistani attack.
Noman Ali emerged as a key figure for Pakistan, removing Mikyle Louis for seven runs and later dismissing Brathwaite.
His efforts left the West Indies at 92/2 and set the stage for a competitive match. Sajid Khan, alongside Noman, dismantled the middle order by claiming key wickets, including that of Amir Jangoo, who managed 30 runs.
Tevin Imlach and Kevin Sinclair provided a late surge with a crucial 51-run stand for the eighth wicket, but their efforts were curtailed by Sajid and Kashif Khan.
Gudakesh Motie and Jomel Warrican extended the innings with a sensible 27-run partnership before Pakistan dismissed the West Indies for 244 in 66.1 overs.
The spin duo of Noman and Sajid claimed four wickets each, with Kashif and Abrar Ahmed adding one apiece to seal the visitors’ fate. Pakistan ended the day on the back foot as the West Indies capitalised on early momentum.
