• Pakistan spinners, Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, dominated Day 2 of the first Test against West Indies.

  • The duo helped Pakistan bundling out West Indies for just 137 in their first innings.

Twitter reactions: Pakistan’s spin duo of Noman Ali and Sajid Khan dismantle West Indies on Day 2 of the first Test
Pakistan's spin duo, Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, bundle out West Indies on Day 2 of the first Test (Image source: X)

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The second day of the opening Test between Pakistan and West Indies at the Multan Cricket Stadium began with Pakistan resuming their first innings at 143 for 4, with Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan at the crease. Shakeel was on 56 and Rizwan on 51, both having played crucial roles in stabilizing the innings after a shaky start. However, Shakeel fell short of a century, eventually scoring 84 runs before being dismissed by Kevin Sinclair, leading to a dramatic collapse for Pakistan.

A sudden collapse of Pakistan

Pakistan’s batting lineup faced a significant setback as they lost their last six wickets for just 43 runs, finishing their first innings at a total of 230 runs. The West Indies bowlers, particularly Jayden Seales and Jomel Warrican, exploited the conditions effectively. Seales claimed three wickets early on, dismantling Pakistan’s top order, while Warrican added three more to his tally as he wrapped up the innings. The fall of wickets was rapid, with key players like Rizwan and Agha Salman also succumbing to pressure, leaving Pakistan in a precarious position.

West Indies’ struggle against the brilliance of Noman Ali and Sajid Khan

In response, West Indies faced a daunting 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 were relentless with their bowling, taking full advantage of the spin-friendly conditions. Ali was particularly impressive, securing five wickets for only 39 runs in his 11 overs. Khan supported him well with four wickets for 65 runs in his 12 overs. The West Indies batting lineup crumbled under pressure, managing only 137 runs before being bowled out in just over 25 overs.

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Pakistan’s commanding lead 

By the end of Day 2, Pakistan had established a commanding lead of 202 runs. They were at 109 after losing three quick wickets but still maintained control over the match. Shan Masood led from the front with a solid innings of 52 runs before being run out. Muhammad Hurraira contributed with a cautious 29 runs as the team looked to extend their lead further. Despite some setbacks in the second innings, Pakistan’s bowlers had set up a strong platform for victory.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

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