Pakistan Struggles, West Indies Seeks Leveling Win on Cricinfo

The West Indies spin trio led by Kevin Sinclair has given the tourists a chance to level the series, as Pakistan struggles at 76-4 after day two of the second Test in Multan, with the match being closely followed on cricinfo.

The West Indies scored 244 in their second innings, setting a daunting 254-run target for the hosts on a challenging Multan Stadium pitch. Saud Shakeel and nightwatchman Kashif Ali are at the crease, with the West Indies needing six more wickets to draw the series 1-1. Pakistan requires 178 runs for victory, having won the first Test by 127 runs.

Sinclair's spin bowling opened the floodgates, trapping Pakistan skipper Shan Masood leg before for two and having Babar Azam caught for 31. The last four wickets added 99 runs before the tourists were dismissed for 244. Left-arm spinner Noman Ali finished with 4-80, while partner Sajid Khan took 4-76.

West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite has been encouraging his team to be brave in their shot selection, trusting the surface despite its unpredictability. Brathwaite's own approach has been to treat the pitch as normal, reflecting his experience with varied pitches throughout his 98-Test career.

The series-levelling win would be a significant achievement for the West Indies, who secured their first Test win over Pakistan in 35 years, thanks to a spin bowling masterclass from their bowlers. Pakistan captain Shan Masood has acknowledged the mistakes made by his team and praised his players for their resilience.