In a thrilling start to the second Test match between the West Indies and Pakistan in Multan, spinners took the limelight as the West Indies grabbed a narrow nine-run lead over Pakistan. Here’s a breakdown of the key events and performances from the opening day:
- Dominance of Spinners:
- Jomel Warrican and Gudakesh Motie shone with the ball, taking crucial wickets to bowl out Pakistan for 154.
- Noman Ali of Pakistan created history with a hat-trick, but his team couldn’t capitalize on it.
- West Indies’ Innings:
- The Windies were bowled out in the opening session, with Pakistan’s spinners accounting for most of the wickets.
- Debutant Amir Jangoo fell early, and a collapse saw the Windies lose five wickets in just 13 balls.
- Key Performances:
- Motie’s resilient 55 and an unbeaten 36 from Warrican provided the Windies with hope.
- Roach dismissed both openers, setting the tone for a strong Windies performance.
- Pakistan’s Response:
- Despite early setbacks, Pakistan’s middle order stabilized the innings.
- Warrican and Motie continued to shine, picking crucial wickets to keep the pressure on Pakistan.
- Data Debrief:
- West Indies’ lower order once again proved their worth with significant contributions.
- Motie’s gritty innings and Warrican’s all-round performance kept the Windies in contention.
As the second Test hangs in the balance after an eventful opening day, anticipation builds for the rest of the match. The stage is set for an exciting battle between these two competitive teams.
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