Pakistan was bowled out for 230 runs, and in response, West Indies were bundled out for just 137 runs.
Pakistan defeats West Indies by 127 runs in Multan Test, takes 1-0 series lead. Pakistan‘s spinners put on a brilliant display, guiding the team to a 127-run victory over West Indies in the first Test match at Multan. With this win, Pakistan has taken a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
Chasing a target of 251 runs in the second innings, West Indies were bowled out for just 123 runs. Pakistan’s spinners dominated the match, taking all 20 wickets in the game. In the second innings, Sajid Khan was the star, claiming five wickets, while Abrar Ahmed took four and Nauman Ali picked up one wicket.
West Indies’ batsman Alik Athanazi fought hard in the second innings, scoring 55 runs, but failed to get enough support from his teammates. No other West Indian batter was able to make a significant contribution as they collapsed in response to Pakistan’s spinners.
Earlier, on the third day of the match, Pakistan resumed their second innings at 109-3. However, they lost wickets quickly. Saud Shakil, the top scorer in the first innings, was dismissed for just 2 runs. Mohammad Rizwan also fell for 2 runs, while Kamran Ghulam contributed 27 runs before being dismissed. Nauman Ali (9), Sajid Khan (5), and Salman Ali Agha (14) also departed cheaply.
For West Indies, Jomel Warrican took 7 wickets, while Gudakesh Motie claimed 1 wicket. Pakistan also lost two players to run-outs during their innings.
In the first innings, Pakistan was bowled out for 230 runs, and in response, West Indies were bundled out for just 137 runs.
Pakistan’s comprehensive victory in Multan puts them in a strong position in the series, with the second Test match yet to be played.
