Pakistan Cricket Team Faces Strong West Indies

The West Indies cricket team has taken a strong stance against the Pakistan Shaheens in their three-day practice match, with Alick Athanaze leading the charge with a remarkable 99-run knock at the Islamabad Club Ground on January 10.

Athanaze's impressive innings, which included 15 fours and a six, was the highlight of the day, helping his team reach a strong position by the end of the opening day. The West Indies opted to bat first and got off to a solid start, courtesy of a 47-run opening partnership between skipper Kraigg Brathwaite and Mikyle Louis. Although Rameez Jnr of Shaheens picked up three crucial wickets, including those of Louis and Keacy Carty, Athanaze's partnerships with Kavem Hodge, Justin Greaves, and Tevin Imlach ensured the West Indies maintained their momentum.

As the day drew to a close, Amir Jangoo and Joshua de Silva batted sensibly to add 26 runs to the board, leaving the West Indies at 273-7 from 74 overs. Rameez Jnr was the standout bowler for the Shaheens, claiming three wickets for 40 runs. The Pakistan cricket team will look to make a strong comeback on the second day, but the West Indies' commanding start has set the tone for an exciting match ahead.

With the West Indies in a strong position, the Pakistan Shaheens will need to regroup and strategize to gain the upper hand in the match. The second day's play is expected to be intense, with the West Indies aiming to build on their lead and the Pakistan Shaheens looking to make a comeback.

Alick Athanaze's 99-run knock and crucial partnerships have put the West Indies in a strong position against the Pakistan Shaheens, with the team reaching 273-7 from 74 overs on the opening day of their three-day practice match.