• West Indies had a solid display with the bat to score 244 runs in their second innings to give Pakistan a target of 253.

  • Pakistan have managed to put together a total of 76/4 at the end of Day 2 of the second Test.

Fans applaud the batting heroics of West Indies to put a competitive total against Pakistan in 2nd Test
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The second day of the final Test match between Pakistan and West Indies began with the visitors garnering a 9-run lead as the match was finely poised after Pakistan was bowled out for 154 runs on Day 1 of the Test match. What happened on the second day of the Test was nothing short of miraculous as West Indies batters put up a brave fight against Pakistan’s bowling unit.

West Indies’ batting put up a determined stand against Pakistan spinners

The West Indies batting resistance started with skipper Kraigg Brathwaite, leading the way in a remarkable display with the bat to score 52 runs off 74 balls star-studded with 4 boundaries and 2 sixes. Debutant Amir Jangoo supported the West Indies captain, putting up a handy score of 30 runs off 52 deliveries.

The second innings of the visitors appeared to be de-railing after the two set batters were dismissed by the emphatic spin of Pakistan’s spin sensation, Noman Ali. But the tailenders put up a brilliant show against the spin onslaught, adding valuable runs on the board for the West Indies. Wicket-keeper batter Tevin Imlach scored 35 runs while Kevin Sinclair added 28 runs to the visitor’s 2nd innings.

Tailenders Gudakesh Motie and Jomel Warrican scored 18 runs each to put the West Indies in a commanding position at 244 runs. With the 9-run lead before the innings, West Indies gave the home side a total of 253 runs to win the Test match. Sajid Khan and Noman Ali shared a large portion of West Indies wickets with each spinner clinching 4 wickets for the home side. Kashif Ali and Abrar Ahmed had 1 wicket each to their name.

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The horror show of Pakistani batters continue

The dreadful show of the Pakistan batters continued as the entire Pakistani top and middle order collapsed in front of the spin storm of Sinclair and Motie. While Sinclair got rid of skipper Shan Masood and Babar Azam. Muhammad Hurraira was dismissed by Motie and Kamran Ghulam was sent back to the pavilion by Jomel Warrrican after being caught in the slips by Jangoo.

At the end of the day’s play, the home side was struggling at 76 runs for 4 wickets in 24 overs. Pakistan still needs 178 runs to win the Test match with just 6 wickets in hand. Saud Shakeel and Kamran Ghulam are on the crease for Pakistan with Mohammad Rizwan yet to bat.

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