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Pakistan‘s left-arm spinner Noman Ali delivered a masterful piece of bowling to dismiss West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite on Day 2 of the second Test at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on Sunday (January 26).
Noman Ali strikes with brilliant delivery to dismiss Kraigg Brathwaite
Brathwaite had been playing an aggressive game, stepping out of his crease and creating room to attack, especially on the leg side. He had successfully scored a few boundaries in that manner. However, on the last ball of the 23rd over, Noman’s flighted delivery, which pitched in line with the stumps and was cleverly held back, deceived the batter. The ball landed shorter than expected and turned sharply away. Brathwaite, trying to slog it over the leg side, missed completely. Mohammad Rizwan, displaying quick reflexes behind the stumps, took advantage of the big turn and bounce to complete a sharp stumping. Despite Brathwaite being well outside his crease, Rizwan’s quick work sealed the dismissal. This wicket left West Indies at 92/2, with Brathwaite contributing 52 runs off 74 balls, including 4 fours and 2 sixes.
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Noman Ali outsmarts the West Indies captain to get an important breakthrough ☝️#PAKvWI | #RedBallRumble pic.twitter.com/e3QSTwxUMy
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 26, 2025
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West Indies extend lead as Pakistan struggle on day 2 of 2nd test
On Day 2 of the second Test between Pakistan and West Indies in Multan, the West Indies lead by 138 runs with a total of 129/5 in their second innings. In the first essay, West Indies were bowled out for 163, with Noman taking a remarkable 6-wicket haul for Pakistan. Pakistan’s first innings ended at 154, with Rizwan top-scoring with 49 runs. Kemar Roach and Gudakesh Motie were the standout bowlers for the West Indies, taking crucial wickets. In the second innings, Noman continued his strong form, removing Brathwaite, Mikyle Louis and Kavem Hodge, while the West Indies reached 129/5 at lunch on Day 2. The match is tightly contested, with West Indies holding a lead, but Pakistan’s bowlers remain in the hunt.
