Pakistan National Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team Match Scorecard

Pakistan Dominate West Indies in Multan Test

Multan: Pakistan secured a convincing victory over the West Indies in the first Test match of the series at the Multan Cricket Stadium. The hosts showcased their dominance in all departments, outclassing the visitors to clinch a 127-run win.

Pakistan’s first innings saw contributions from Saud Shakeel (84) and Mohammad Rizwan (71), but Jomel Warrican’s five-wicket haul restricted them to 230. The West Indies batting crumbled under pressure, with Abrar Ahmed picking up a five-wicket haul to dismiss them for a paltry 137.

In their second innings, Pakistan were again bowled out, this time for 157, with Warrican claiming another five-wicket haul. However, the damage was already done. The West Indies, facing a challenging target, were bowled out for 123, with Abrar Ahmed and Sajid Khan sharing ten wickets between them.

Abrar Ahmed was adjudged the Player of the Match for his match-winning performances with the ball. The victory gives Pakistan a crucial 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series.

Key Highlights:

• Abrar Ahmed’s impressive bowling figures – 10 wickets in the match.
• Jomel Warrican’s five-wicket hauls in both Pakistan innings.
• Pakistan’s dominance in both innings, despite not posting substantial scores.
• West Indies’ struggles against the spin of Abrar Ahmed and Sajid Khan.

This victory will undoubtedly boost Pakistan’s confidence as they look to further strengthen their position in Test cricket. The second Test match promises to be another exciting encounter.