Pakistan Dominate Day 2 of Multan Test
Pakistan's spinners, led by Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, wreaked havoc on West Indies, taking 19 wickets on a record-breaking day. The hosts finished with a lead of 202 runs.
Key Performances
- Noman Ali: 5/39
- Sajid Khan: 4/65
- Saud Shakeel: 84
- Mohammad Rizwan: 71
- Shan Masood: 52
Day 2 Highlights
- Pakistan's 230 was built on a 141-run stand between Shakeel and Rizwan.
- West Indies crumbled for 137, with Noman Ali taking 5/39 and Sajid Khan taking 4/65.
- Shan Masood's 52 helped Pakistan take their lead past 200.
- West Indies' last-wicket pair of Warrican and Seales put on 46 runs together.
Pakistan's First Innings
Pakistan's first innings was marked by a lower-order collapse, with the hosts folding for 230 despite a solid opening hour of the morning session. Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan put on a 141-run stand, but the collapse began after the drinks break, with Kevin Sinclair striking on the very first ball.
West Indies' First Innings
West Indies' bowling attack lacked discipline and consistency early, allowing Pakistan's well-set pair to pile on runs. However, the visitors crumbled for 137, with Noman Ali taking 5/39 and Sajid Khan taking 4/65.
Pakistan's Second Innings
Pakistan began well in their second innings, with the first hour belonging to the openers. However, the partnership was broken soon after the drinks break, with Jomel Warrican trapping Muhammad Hurraira plumb in front of the wickets.