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Pakistan they marked their authority with a resounding victory of 127 races about him West Indies in the opening Test at Multan, showing a mixture of resilience and brilliance in all departments. Pakistan’s spin attack, led by Noman Ali, Sajid Khan i Open Ahmed proved too hot for the West Indies as the visitors collapsed for 123, falling short of their target of 251. With this dominant display, Pakistan took a crucial 1-0 lead, leaving the visitors with plenty to think about before the next test. in the series
Batting first on a dry and spin-friendly Multan surface, Pakistan overcame early jitters to post a respectable total of 230, thanks to a stellar partnership between Saud Shakeel i Mohammad Rizwan. After losing four quick wickets with just 54 runs on the board, the pair weathered the storm, countering the disciplined spells of Jayden Seales i Jomel Warrican. Shakeel played with remarkable patience, producing a mature 84 that held the innings together, while Rizwan added a 71 in the counter-attack.
His 117-run stand not only leveled the innings but also sapped the energy of the West Indies bowlers. However, the lower order faltered in the face of a second wave of accuracy from the bowlers, with Seales and Warrican finishing with three wickets each. Pakistan’s total, while not commanding, proved competitive given the difficult conditions and the opposition’s lack of consistent partnerships.
Pakistan’s spinners completely overpowered the West Indies batsmen, dismissing them for a paltry 137 and establishing a vital first innings lead of 93 runs. Noman was the architect of this sinker, claiming 5/39 figures with impeccable line and length, taking advantage of the spin and bounce of the surface. His deliveries constantly tested the batsmen’s technique, often inducing false hits and putting them into the waiting hands of the fielders.
Sajid complemented him brilliantly, taking 4/65, ensuring relentless pressure from both ends. The visitors never found their rhythm, with only Jomel Warrican showing some fight with an unbeaten 31, as wickets fell in bunches. Pakistan’s sharp innings added to West Indies’ misery, with catches in close positions reflecting their superior preparation. The collapse exposed the visitors’ vulnerability to spin, a recurring challenge that Pakistan exploited masterfully.
Pakistan’s second innings faced initial shakiness but Shan Masood’s composed 52 and Mohammad HurrairaHandy 29 helped them post a target of 251 though Warrican’s career best figures of 7/32. The left-arm spinner’s spell was a masterclass in precision, dismantling Pakistan’s batting order and briefly sparking hope for the West Indies. However, the visiting batting unit again crumbled under the pressure, this time against the combined effort of Sajid and Abrar.
Sajid’s 4/35 and Abrar’s 4/27 weaved a web around the batsmen, leaving them clueless. Alick Athanaze he fought bravely with a brave 55, showing skill and determination, but his teammates offered no significant resistance. West Indies were bundled out for 123, sealing a massive 127-run victory for Pakistan. The hosts’ superior performance underlined their dominance and exposed the glaring weaknesses of the visiting line-up, setting a strong tone for the rest of the series.
SHORTEST TEST MATCH IN PAKISTAN. Just 177.2 overs and 40 wickets. #PakvWI
โ Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) January 19, 2025
A dream dismissal for an off-spinner!
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โ Islamabad United (@IsbUnited) January 19, 2025
Mood ๐๐
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โ Multan Sultans (@MultanSultans) January 19, 2025
Abrar and Noman show the West Indies outfocks in the second innings ๐
Pakistan’s third Test win on the trot at home โ #PUBLISH | #RedBallRumble pic.twitter.com/b5Ya6eIn8x
โ Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 19, 2025
Congratulations to @TheRealPCB in a magnificent win in the 1st Test against @windiescricket ๐
A deserved 1-0 in the series๐#Zalmi #YellowStorm #PUBLISH pic.twitter.com/P5rNE8KSqM
โ Peshawar Zalmi (@PeshawarZalmi) January 19, 2025
The Rizwan/Shakeel partnership allowed Pakistan to reach a competitive first innings total, and the spinners did the rest.
In the short term, the spin tracks have been a good strategy, in the long term it could affect the production line of Pakistan’s fast bowlers.#PUBLISH
โ Adam Bell ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น (@AdamKerrBell) January 19, 2025
Game time! Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan celebrating Sajid Khan as promised โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ#PUBLISH #not found #DontStopStreaming #CatchEveryMatch pic.twitter.com/WMh0ZWpPR1
โ Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) January 19, 2025
This is Pakistan’s third consecutive Test win at home. Before October 2024, they had not won a test at home for almost four years. So the outrage against the formula for rank changes doesn’t really make sense. #PUBLISH
– Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi (@ahsannagi) January 19, 2025
Beautiful scenes
Babar and Rizwan make Sajid’s wish come true #not found #PakvWI #CatchEveryMatch #DontStopStreaming pic.twitter.com/LgRyyRGj2Eโ Abdul Ghaffar ๐ต๐ฐ (@GhaffarDawnNews) January 19, 2025
A dominant win for Pakistan ๐ช๐#PUBLISH #cricket
Scoreboard: https://t.co/mUjIJUi5d9 pic.twitter.com/rG9Sr4Jh2hโ CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 19, 2025