Pakistan’s batting order disintegrated under the West Indies’ spin on Sunday, leaving them chasing 254 runs to win the series on day two of the last Test. West Indies bowlers struck early, leaving Pakistan at 5/2 after three overs.
Shan Masood and Mohammad Hurraira were dismissed for two runs each by Kevin Sinclair and Gudakesh Motie. Babar Azam and Kamran Ghulam set together a 43-run third-wicket stand to rebuild.
Jomel Warrican dismissed Ghulam for 19 despite Pakistan’s protests. Pressure increased when hosts reached 48/3. Pakistan reached 76/4 at stumps after 24 overs when Sinclair dismissed Babar for a brave 39. Pakistan must score 178 runs to win the series, but West Indies bowlers can win early.
Pakistan spinners bowled out the visitors for 244 in their second innings.
The West Indies’ batsmen were good, but Pakistan’s spin attack kept it close. West Indies started their second innings with a 50-run partnership after Pakistan’s collapse.
In the 12th over, Noman Ali dismissed Mikyle Louis for seven runs. After a half-century, Noman Ali removed Captain Kraigg Brathwaite for 52 in the 23rd over.
The West Indies were 92/2, with Pakistan making significant progress. Amir Jangoo and Kavem Hodge scored consistently to stabilise the innings. Sajid Khan dismissed Jangoo for 30 to leave West Indies at 106/3 in 27.3 overs.
At 124/4 in the 32nd over, Noman claimed his third wicket by removing Hodge for 15. Noman again sent Alick Athanaze back to the pavilion for six runs, stopping the Caribbean team’s momentum. This left the West Indies 129/5 at lunch on day two, 138 runs ahead.
Pakistani bowlers dominated post-halftime. First-time wicket-taker Abrar Ahmed dismissed Justin Greaves for 10.
The West Indies’ lower order rallied as Tevin Imlach and Kevin Sinclair contributed 51 runs for the ninth wicket. Sajid Khan claimed his second wicket by dismissing Sinclair for 28. Kashif Khan dismissed Imlach for 35 to drop West Indies to 206/8.
Motie and Warrican added 27 runs with sensible batting. Gudakesh Motie was dismissed for 18, leaving the total at 233/9 in 61 overs. Sajid dismissed Warrican for 18, bowling the West Indies out for 244 in 66.1 overs. Noman and Sajid captured four wickets each, while Kashif and Abrar took one.
