The second day of the opening test between Pakistan and the West Indies At the Multan Cricket Ground, Pakistan began resuming their first innings at 143 for 4, with Saud Shakeel and Muhammad Radwan In the crease. Shakeel was on 56 and Rizwan on 51, and both played crucial roles in stabilizing the innings after a shaky start. However, Shakeel did not pass a century, eventually scoring 84 runs before being dismissed by the over Kevin SinclairWhich led to the dramatic collapse of Pakistan.
The sudden collapse of Pakistan
Pakistan's batting line-up faced a major setback as they lost their last six wickets for just 43 runs, ending their first innings with a total of 230 runs. West Indies bowlers in particular Jayden Sales and Gomel WarikanTake advantage of the circumstances effectively. Seales took three early wickets, dismantling Pakistan's top order, while Warrican added three more wickets to his tally as he finished the innings. The fall of wickets was rapid, with key players like Rizwan and Agha Salman It is also yielding to pressure, leaving Pakistan in a precarious position.
West Indies struggle against the brilliance of Nouman Ali and Sajid Khan
In response, the West Indies faced an uphill task. Their innings got off to a disastrous start as they were reduced to 10 for 2 within just two overs. Noman Ali and Sajid Khan They were relentless in their bowling, taking full advantage of the spin-friendly conditions. Ali was particularly impressive, taking five wickets for just 39 runs in 11 overs. Khan supported him well with four wickets for 65 runs in 12 overs. The West Indies batting line-up collapsed under pressure, managing just 137 runs before being bowled out in just over 25 overs.
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Pakistani leadership
By the end of the second day, Pakistan had built a huge lead of 202 runs. They reached 109 after losing three quick wickets but still controlled the match. Shan Masoud He led from the front with a strong 52-run innings before being run out. Muhammad Hurairah He contributed 29 cautious runs as the team looked to extend their lead further. Despite some setbacks in the second half, Pakistani bowlers created a strong platform for victory.
Here's how Twitter reacted:
Nouman Ali and Sajid Khan share wickets#PAKvsWI #to publish #WIvsPAK pic.twitter.com/jPKeWJUSa2
โ Pehn Siri (@PehnTheSiri) January 18, 2025
West Indies were bowled out for 137 runs. Pakistan got 93 points.
โ Fever to ChaCha (Nouman Ali)
– Sajid Khan takes 4 wickets
โ Abrar Ahmed takes 1 wicket#Bakfsoy #PAKvsWI pic.twitter.com/GPwXfAneyYโ TA R IQ ๐ต๐ฐ (@tariqkitweets) January 18, 2025
Million dollar frame.๐
– Sajid Khan x Noman Ali. The amazing Pakistani duo.โค๏ธ pic.twitter.com/sVfGapPdZm
– Salman ๐ต๐ฐ (@SalmanAsif2007) January 18, 2025
Sajid Khan and Nauman Ali: The spin duo in Pakistan's last 5 innings
Sajid and Noman: 10 wickets
Sajid and Noman: 10 wickets
Sajid and Noman: 9 wickets
Sajid and Noman: 10 wickets
Sajid and Noman: 9 wicketsIt can't be stopped and it can't be played!๐ซก ๐ฅ pic.twitter.com/JSYXguUCXf
– Jeniz (@dhillow_) January 18, 2025
Nouman Ali and Sajid Khan worked their magic to help Pakistan take a decisive lead heading into the second half ๐#to publish ๐: https://t.co/z2tbKnlfpf pic.twitter.com/UraD5o0Nk4
– International Criminal Court (@ICC) January 18, 2025
6 wickets in his last tour against England and now Pfeiffer against the Windies. Sir Noman Ali pic.twitter.com/elUxxv7tA2
– Hassan Abbasian (@HassanAbbasian) January 18, 2025
7th Test with a five-wicket haul for Nauman Ali – his 4th in the last 4 Test matches!#to publish | #Pakistani cricket pic.twitter.com/Dv9hTCZk6C
– ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ โก๏ธ (@HuZ11786) January 18, 2025
Noman Ali has 25 wickets from 5 innings in Multan ๐คฏ!#garden #Champions Cup pic.twitter.com/7zsI6ZysMY
โ Sheeno (@cricsheeno) January 18, 2025
Pakistani trio wreak havoc as West Indies cruise for 137!
Noman Ali (5/39), Sajid Khan (4/65), and Abrar Ahmed (1/6) shared all ten wickets. Pakistan leads by 93 points in the first half! #to publish pic.twitter.com/oF7marhB8S-Areeb Cricket World Digital Media (@World_OfCricket) January 18, 2025
In the last 5 innings, Sajid Khan and Nauman Ali bowled together, and they took 48 of the 50 wickets. Sajid x Nomanโค๏ธโ๐ฅ#Sajid_Khan #Noman Ali#PAKvsWI pic.twitter.com/OdwrXOQsg4
โ FarhanKhan__ mm (@MuhammadAd71773) January 18, 2025
