Tevin Imlach: Pakistan vs West Indies
Pakistan takes a 202-run lead after bowling out West Indies for 137, with Noman Ali and Sajid Khan taking 9 wickets between them, while Jayden Seales' 3 wickets on the first day had given the visitors hope.
In a thrilling turn of events, Pakistan's batting line-up collapsed, losing 6 wickets for 47 runs, with West Indies bowlers triggering a stunning downfall, but Pakistan's spin duo fought back to claim a strong lead in the first Test match.
Pakistan's batting collapse was sudden and dramatic, with Saud Shakeel scoring 84 and Mohammad Rizwan 71, both dismissed in the same session. The West Indies bowlers, including Jomel Warrican and Kevin Sinclair, capitalized on the momentum, taking key wickets and leaving Pakistan all out for 230. However, Pakistan's spin duo, Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, dominated the second day's play, taking 9 wickets between them to bowl out the West Indies for 137.
The West Indies' Jayden Seales had earlier defied the conditions to take 3 wickets on the first day, including the crucial wickets of Kamran Ghulam and Babar Azam. Despite the hosts attempting to dry out the pitch to favor spin, Seales' skills and determination allowed him to extract bounce and seam movement from the wicket. Noman Ali and Sajid Khan then took over, with Noman grabbing 5-39 and Sajid finishing with 4-65, to give Pakistan a significant lead.
As the match progresses, Pakistan will look to build on their lead and secure a strong position, while the West Indies will aim to fight back and level the playing field. With the spin duo of Noman Ali and Sajid Khan in top form, Pakistan seems to have the upper hand, but the West Indies' determination and skill will undoubtedly make for an exciting contest.
