Image: In the 2nd Test, West Indies beat Pakistan by 120 runs / © ESPNcricinfo
The second Test between Pakistan and West Indies at Multan was a thrilling contest that ended with West Indies claiming a 120-run victory, leveling the series 1-1. West Indies batted first and managed 163 in their first innings, with Gudakesh Motie’s gritty 55 standing out. Pakistan’s left-arm spinner Noman Ali was the star, claiming 6/41, including a historic hat-trick, the first by a Pakistani spinner in Tests.
In response, Pakistan struggled against the spin duo of Jomel Warrican and Gudakesh Motie and were bowled out for 154. Warrican led the attack with figures of 4/36, while Motie chipped in with 3/42. Holding a slender nine-run lead, West Indies’ second innings was anchored by Kraigg Brathwaite’s steady 52 and valuable lower-order contributions, including a quick 34 by Kevin Sinclair, pushing their total to 244.
Pakistan was set a target of 254 on a challenging pitch but faltered under pressure. Warrican once again led the charge with a five-wicket haul (5/45), ably supported by Sinclair, who claimed 3/28. Pakistan was dismissed for 133, sealing a memorable win for West Indies. The match was a spin-dominated affair, with exceptional performances by Noman Ali and Warrican shaping the outcome.