The excitement was palpable at the start of the second Test between the West Indies and Pakistan, as the spinning duo of Jomel Warrican and Gudakesh Motie led the charge. Here’s a breakdown of how the action unfolded:
- Warrican’s impressive 4-43 and Motie’s 3-49 helped limit Pakistan to 154 in response to the West Indies’ 163.
- Debutant Amir Jangoo fell victim to Sajid Khan, setting the stage for a collapse as the Windies lost five wickets in just 13 balls.
- Noman Ali made history with a hat-trick, becoming the first Pakistan spinner to achieve this feat in a Test match.
- The Windies tail-enders, Motie and Warrican, put up a fight with scores of 55 and 36 respectively, providing hope for their team.
- As the game progressed, Roach and Motie continued to trouble Pakistan’s batsmen, with key wickets like Babar Azam and Kamran Ghulam falling.
- Despite a strong partnership between Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan, Warrican’s spin prowess turned the tide in the Windies’ favor.
- The match ended with Pakistan falling nine runs short of the West Indies’ first-innings total, setting the stage for an exciting continuation of the Test.
Data Debrief: Windies’ resilience shines through
– Motie and Warrican once again showcased their all-round skills, contributing significantly with both bat and ball.
– Sajid Khan faced the brunt of the Windies’ lower-order onslaught, conceding runs but managing to pick crucial wickets.
– Warrican’s stellar spin bowling and late heroics with the bat left the second Test finely poised, highlighting the resilience of the West Indies team.
The battle between bat and ball promises more thrilling action in the upcoming days of the Test, as both teams look to outdo each other on the field. Stay tuned for more gripping encounters!
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