Pakistan He stamped his authority with a resounding victory of 127 runs about him West Indies in the inaugural test in Multan, displaying a combination of resilience and brilliance in all departments. Pakistan’s indirect attack, led by Noman Ali, Sajid Khan and Abrar Ahmed proved too difficult 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 much to ponder before the next test. in the series.
Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan stabilize Pakistan’s first innings
Batting first on a dry, spin-friendly Multan surface, Pakistan overcame early jitters to post a respectable total of 230, thanks to a stellar partnership between Saud Shakeel and Mohamed Rizwan. After losing four quick wickets with just 54 runs on the board, the pair weathered the storm, countering disciplined spells from Jayden Seales and Jomel Warrican. Shakeel played with remarkable patience, making a mature 84 that held the innings together, while Rizwan added a counter-attacking 71.
His 117-run stand not only stabilized the innings but also sapped the energy of the West Indies bowlers. However, the lower order faltered before a second wave of accuracy from the bowlers, with Seales and Warrican finishing with three wickets each. Pakistan’s total, while not imposing, proved competitive given the difficult conditions and lack of consistent partnerships from the opposition.
Noman Ali’s five-wicket haul demolishes West Indies
The Pakistan spinners completely outclassed the West Indies batsmen, bowling them out for a paltry 137 and establishing a vital 93-run lead in the first innings. Noman was the architect of this collapse, posting figures of 5/39 with impeccable line and length, exploiting the spin and bounce of the surface. His pitches consistently tested the batsmen’s technique, often inducing false hits and delivering 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 any fight with an unbeaten 31, as wickets fell in clusters. Pakistan’s good fielding added to West Indies’ misery, with catches at close positions reflecting their superior preparation. The collapse exposed visitors’ vulnerability to the effects, a recurring challenge that Pakistan capitalized on masterfully.
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Sajid Khan and Abrar Ahmad seal dominant victory despite Jomel Warrican heroics
Pakistan’s second innings faced early tremors but Shan Masood scored 52 and Mohammad HurrairaThe handy 29 helped them set a target of 251, despite Warrican’s career best figures are 7/32. The left-arm spinner’s spell was a masterclass in precision, dismantling Pakistan’s batting order and briefly sparking hopes for the West Indies. However, the visitors’ batting unit once again crumbled under pressure, this time against the combined efforts of Sajid and Abrar.
Sajid’s 4/35 and Abrar’s 4/27 spun a web around the batsmen, leaving them clueless. Alick Athanaze He fought bravely with a brave 55, showing skill and determination, but his teammates failed to offer any significant resistance. West Indies were bowled out for 123, sealing a huge 127-run victory for Pakistan. The hosts’ superior overall performance underlined their dominance and exposed glaring weaknesses in the visiting lineup, setting a strong tone for the rest of the series.
This is how Twitter reacted:
THE SHORTEST TEST MATCH EVER IN PAKISTAN. Just 177.2 overs and 40 wickets. #PakvWI
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) January 19, 2025
A dream dismissal for a clueless person!
🔥 @SajidKhan244 🔥#POST #UnitedForPakistan pic.twitter.com/aVlms8Y0dw
– Islamabad United (@IsbUnited) January 19, 2025
Mood 🙌😁
📸: PCB | #SupremacySultan | #POST pic.twitter.com/hL7HXNGEwS
– Multan Sultans (@MultanSultans) January 19, 2025
Abrar and Noman show beats West Indies in second innings 👏
Pakistan’s third consecutive home test win ✅#POST | #RedBallRumble pic.twitter.com/b5Ya6eIn8x
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 19, 2025
Congratulations to @ElRealPCB in a magnificent victory in the 1st test against @windiescricket 🙌
A deserved 1-0 in the series💚#Zalmi #yellowstorm #POST pic.twitter.com/P5rNE8KSqM
— Peshawar Zalmi (@PeshawarZalmi) January 19, 2025
The Rizwan/Shakeel partnership enabled Pakistan to post a competitive first innings total, and the spinners did the rest.
In the short term, turning tracks have been a good strategy; In the long run, it could affect the production line of Pakistan’s fast bowlers.#POST
– Adam Bell 🇳🇿🇮🇹 (@AdamKerrBell) January 19, 2025
Match time! Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan doing Sajid Khan celebration as promised ❤️❤️❤️#POST #lost #Don’t stop transmitting #CatchEveryMatch pic.twitter.com/WMh0ZWpPR1
– Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) January 19, 2025
This is Pakistan’s third consecutive victory in a home Test. Before October 2024, they had not won a home event for almost four years. So the outrage against the rank changes formula really makes no sense. #POST
– Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi (@ahsannagi) January 19, 2025
lovely scenes
Babar and Rizwan make Sajid’s wish come true #lost #PakvWI #CatchEveryMatch #Don’t stop transmitting pic.twitter.com/LgRyyRGj2E— Abdul Ghaffar 🇵🇰 (@GhaffarDawnNews) January 19, 2025
A dominant victory for Pakistan 💪👏#POST #cricket
Dashboard: https://t.co/mUjIJUi5d9 pic.twitter.com/rG9Sr4Jh2h– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 19, 2025
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