Cricket fans in Pakistan witnessed a thrilling victory as the national team outclassed the West Indies by 127 runs in the first Test match in Multan, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

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Match Summary

The third day of the Test match proved decisive. Pakistan, bowled out for 157 runs in their second innings, set a target of 251 runs for the visiting team. Shan Masood stood out as the top scorer for Pakistan with 52 runs, while debutant Muhammad Hurraira and Kamran Ghulam contributed 29 and 27 runs, respectively. For the West Indies, Jomel Warrican emerged as a standout bowler, claiming seven wickets.

When the West Indies stepped up to chase, they faced a fiery bowling attack from Pakistan. They were bowled out for just 123 runs. Alick Athanaze fought valiantly, scoring 55 runs, but only five batters managed to reach double figures. Sajid Khan delivered a sensational performance, taking five wickets, while Abrar Ahmed contributed with four wickets.

Sajid Khan’s incredible nine-wicket haul across both innings earned him the Player of the Match title. In addition, Nauman Ali claimed six wickets, and Abrar Ahmed added five to Pakistan’s tally.

Historical Moments

The Test match was remarkable not only for its result but also for the records it broke. A total of just 1,064 balls were bowled across all four innings, making it the shortest completed Test match in Pakistan to produce a result. The previous record of 1,080 balls was set in a Pakistan-West Indies Test in Faisalabad in 1990.

What’s Next?

The second Test match is set to start on January 25 in Multan, promising another exciting clash between the two teams.