Alick Athanaze Shines as West Indies Face Defeat

In a thrilling first Test match, Pakistan took a 1-0 lead in the two-match series against West Indies, winning by 127 runs. The hosts' bowling attack, led by Sajid Khan and Abrar Ahmed, restricted the visitors to just 123 runs in their second innings.

The match saw several notable performances, including a 97-run partnership between Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel, who both posted half-centuries to rescue Pakistan from a precarious 46/4. West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales took 3-21, claiming the wickets of debutant Mohammad Hurraira, Kamran Ghulam, and Babar Azam. The visitors' spin bowler Jomel Warrican took seven wickets in Pakistan's second innings, restricting the hosts to 157 runs.

Alick Athanaze played a notable knock for West Indies, featuring in a 41-run partnership with Imlach. However, it was not enough to save the visitors from defeat, as Sajid Khan's five-wicket haul and Abrar Ahmed's four wickets sealed the win for Pakistan. The match was also marred by delays due to heavy fog, with the start made under hazy conditions and floodlights on throughout the day.

The win gives Pakistan a significant advantage in the series, and they will look to capitalize on this momentum in the second Test match. West Indies, on the other hand, will aim to bounce back and level the series. The performance of Alick Athanaze will be a positive takeaway for the visitors, and they will hope to build on this in the upcoming match.