Multan : West Indies defeated Pakistan in their home soil at Multan by 120 runs, in 2nd Test, recording their first Test victory in the nation after 34 years. The Maroons thereby level the series 1-1.
In 1st Innings, West Indies, Batting first, fumbled in front of Pakistani spinner Noman Ali, who grabbed 6/41. They’re reduced to 54-8 at one stage, however, 2 important partnerships and tailenders like Gudakesh Motie (55), Jomel Warrican (36*), Kemar Roach (25) added valuable runs and brought West Indies score to 163.
Pakistan’s hopes of taking big lead failed as Motie (3/49), Warrican (4/43) & Roach (2/15) bundled them out for 154.
Coming to Bat in 2nd innings, West Indies skipper Kraigg Braithwaite scored vital 52(74), that powered West Indies to 244, setting 254 runs target for Pakistan. Noman Ali and Sajid Khan picked 4-fers.
Chasing 254, Pakistan succumbed to Warrican for 133, as the spinner grabbed 5-fer with figure of 5/27, bagging man of the match and series.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
WI : 163
Gudakesh Motie : 55(87)
PAK :
Noman Ali : 6/41
1st Innings :
PAK : 154
Md Rizwan : 49 (75)
WI :
Jomel Warrican : 4/43
2nd Innings :
WI : 244
Kraig Braithwaite : 52(74)
PAK :
Sajid Khan : 4/76
Noman Ali : 4/80
2nd Innings :
PAK : 133
Babar Azam : 31 (67)
WI :
Jomel Warrican : 5/27
Result : West Indies win by 120 runs.
