PAK vs WI, 2nd Test Day 3: West Indies Clinch a 120-Run Victory and Equal the Series
The West Indies cricket team achieved a historical milestone with Kraigg Brathwaite’s team winning against Pakistan on the third day of the second Test at the Multan Cricket Stadium by 120 runs. With this win, the West Indies leveled the series 1-1, which marks their first win over Pakistan in 35 years.
In Multan’s difficult pitch, the West Indies put forward a daunting 254-run target for Pakistan. With plenty of time, the combination of their spinning pitch and some breathtaking bowling made it difficult for them to get through the match. They only managed to score 133 runs during their second inning.
Jomel Warrican was the performer of this match as well as the series with excellent five wicket hauls (5/27) in the second inning, which led the visitors to victory. His spin technique throughout the series was unbeatable, and therefore he was able to clinch both Player of the Match and Player of the Series.
Match Overview
West Indies 1st Inning: 163
Gudakesh Motie: 55 (87)
Jomel Warrican: 36* (40)
Noman Ali: 6/41
Pakistan 1st inning: 154
Mohammad Rizwan: 49 (75)
Saud Shakeel: 32 (62)
Jomel Warrican: 4/43
West Indies 2nd Inning: 244
Kraigg Brathwaite: 52 (74)
Tevin Imlach: 35 (57)
Noman Ali: 4/80
Pakistan 2nd Inning: 133
Babar Azam: 31 (67)
Mohammad Rizwan: 25 (62)
Jomel Warrican: 5/27
West Indies Dominating Winning Smyphony
The delight victory of West Indies cricket was achieved owing to the relentless effort by the West Indies bowlers, who were way too good overall in the match. During the first inning, Ali Noman walked away with 6/41, which greatly helped to limit the West Indies to 163 runs, but Pakistan were unable to exploit this advantage as they could only score 154 runs. In the second inning, the West Indies took over the lead after scoring 244 runs.
By the third and last day of the match, Warrican demonstarted his spinning prowess to great effect as he completely dismantled the Pakistan batting lineup and gained another 5 wickets to polish the victory for the visitors. His all-round work earned him a place in the winning books of WI with 19 wickets taken over a matter of two matches. It was no surprise he became Player of the Series for this superb effort and was crowned the winner decisively.
A Milestone Victory
Victory at long last means that the West Indies have managed to break a 35-year drought against Pakistan in test matches.This victory is sure to boost the morale of the team as well as showcase their potential to compete against stronger-ranked teams.
Conclusion
Undertaking tremendous effort, Kraigg Brathwaite and team have certainly earned this victory. Winning in Multan is going to be considered a turning point for the West Indies. With the series finishing 1-1, both sides have plenty they can learn from this highly fascinating contest.
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