Pakistan vs West Indies, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: West Indies Bounce Back With Slender Lead
Pakistan vs West Indies, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: The West Indies gained a slender nine-run lead over Pakistan on Saturday as spinners dominated the opening day of the second Test.
Pakistan vs West Indies, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: The West Indies gained a slender nine-run lead over Pakistan on Saturday as spinners dominated the opening day of the second Test in Multan, with Noman Ali achieving a hat trick for the home side. Jomel Warrican took 4-43 and Gudakesh Motie 3-49 as Pakistan were bowled out for 154 at the close, replying to the West Indian first innings total of 163. Left-armer Noman became the first Pakistan spinner to register a Test hat trick during his 6-41 as the West Indies were bowled out at the stroke of lunch in 41.1 overs, having won the toss and batted. But the visitors hit back with a blitz of their own as 16 wickets fell to spinners -- the most by that type of bowling on the opening day of a Test. (Scorecard)
West Indies Playing XI: Kraigg Brathwaite(c), Mikyle Louis, Amir Jangoo, Kavem Hodge, Alick Athanaze, Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach(w), Kevin Sinclair, Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach, Jomel Warrican
Pakistan Playing XI: Shan Masood(c), Muhammad Hurraira, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha, Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, Kashif Ali, Abrar Ahmed
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Pak vs WI 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights
All set for action. The Pakistani players are out in the middle. Mikyle Louis and Kraigg Brathwaite to open for West Indies. Sajid Khan has the new cherry in hand.
20 wickets on Day 1 has started this match at a rapid pace. Once again all the batters struggled but it was the Windies tail that made a massive impact to take them from 54/8 to 163. The last three batters played brilliantly to frustrate the hosts bowlers who bowled well with Noman Ali taking a hat trick and ending with a six fer. The trio then with the ball took all 10 wickets to take a lead of 9 runs. West Indies once again will be tested with the bat. The top order needs to step up this time. Can they though? Stay tuned to find out.
...DAY 2, SESSION 1...
Pakistan will be disappointed! They batted really poorly. A few of their batters got off to starts but none went on to make it into a decent score. They kept losing wickets and have ended up conceding a lead. However, they would know they would be eager to bowl the visitors out quite cheaply and would back themselves to do it on this wicket. Day two could turn out to be an exciting one and it won't come as a surprise if it is the last day too. Do join us for the coverage. Until then, goodbye and take care!
Roach was brilliant with the new ball and then it was all about Gudakesh Motie and Jomel Warrican. They two picked seven between them and have helped the visitors gain a small lead.
What a fine day of cricket! West Indies have fought back brilliantly! First it was the last wicket stand for them. They were reeling at 95 for 9 but the last wicket added more than 50 and gave their bowlers something to bowl at and they responded brilliantly.
OUT! RUN OUT! Ali is short! There is the end of the Pakistan innings. West Indies manage to gain a small lead. Sajid sweeps. It goes to short fine leg. Ali goes for the run. The throw is to the keeper who takes the bails off. Ali is well short.
Slower and on off. This lands and spins away. Khan is beaten as he looks to defend.
Fuller and on off. This is driven to cover.
Fuller and on off. This is lofted over cover for two.
Slower and around off. This lands and spins away. Khan is beaten as he looks to defend.
On middle. Khan defends it.
Shortish and around off. Khan pushes it to cover.
On middle. Blocked.
On the stumps. Khan is solid in defense.
On middle. Blocked.
On middle. Blocked.
Two! Sajid holds the key now if they are to get into the lead. Outside off. This is driven past cover for two.
OUT! TIMBER! Number nine down! Another one which stays very low! On middle. Slower. Ahmed looks to slog it on the leg side but this goes under the bat and hits the middle pole.
Floats it up and on off. Kept out.