The West Indies cricket team has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing a Test victory in Pakistan for the first time since November 1990. The visitors wrapped up a dominating performance in the second Test in Multan, defeating Pakistan by 120 runs. This victory marked the end of their two-match series in a 1-1 draw, highlighting a resilient comeback from the West Indies on foreign soil.
The West Indies bowlers delivered an outstanding performance, bundling Pakistan out for a mere 133 runs in the second Test. Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan, top-scored with 31 runs, while Mohammad Rizwan contributed 25 runs to the team's total. Despite these efforts, Pakistan's batting lineup struggled, collapsing to 76-6 at one point. Jomel Warrican played a pivotal role for the West Indies, taking five crucial wickets in the second Test, adding to his impressive tally of nine wickets in the first Test.
Warrican's mastery over the sharply spinning pitches was evident as he bowled nightwatchman Kashif Ali with a straighter delivery for just one run. His ability to exploit the conditions provided the West Indies with a significant advantage. Kevin Sinclair also made a notable contribution by catching Saud Shakeel in the slip for 13 runs. Additionally, Gudakesh Motie removed Noman Ali for six runs, further solidifying the West Indies' grip on the match.
The victory not only ended a long-standing drought for the West Indies in Pakistan but also reshaped the standings in the World Test Championship table. The West Indies climbed to eighth position, whereas Pakistan plummeted to ninth and last place. The outcome of this series has sparked discussions over Pakistan's performance and strategy on home turf.
