The first Test match between Pakistan and West Indies at Multan Cricket Stadium was a thrilling encounter, showcasing the resilience and skill of both teams over the first two days.
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On Day 1, Pakistan, opting to bat first, faced early trouble, stumbling to 46 for 4, thanks to a fiery spell from Jayden Seales. However, a remarkable recovery was orchestrated by Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel, who stitched together an unbeaten 97-run partnership, both scoring fifties. Bad light curtailed play prematurely, leaving Pakistan at 143 for 4 at stumps.
Day 2 saw Pakistan's innings concluding at 230, with Shakeel top-scoring with 84 and Rizwan contributing 71. The West Indies spinners, led by Jomel Warrican and Kevin Sinclair, were instrumental in breaking the backbone of Pakistan's batting lineup, taking crucial wickets.
In response, West Indies struggled against Pakistan's spinners. Noman Ali and Sajid Khan wreaked havoc, with Ali securing a fifer while Khan supported with four wickets, reducing West Indies to 137 all out. Pakistan, with a lead of 93, batted again, finishing the day at 109 for 3, extending their lead to a commanding 202 runs.
As the match progresses into Day 3, Pakistan looks to extend their lead further, while West Indies will be eager to claw back into the game by taking quick wickets. The pitch, favoring spin, promises more twists and turns in this intriguing battle.
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