West Indies’ Jomel Warrican grabbed seven wickets to devastate Pakistan’s batting lineup on the third day of the first Test in Multan.
Pakistan set a target of 251 runs for West Indies to win the first Test after being bowled out for just 157 in their second innings.
Resuming at 109/3, Pakistan’s hopes of building a solid lead were quickly dashed. Vice-captain Saud Shakeel and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan were dismissed for just two runs each, triggering a dramatic collapse. Warrican’s quick strikes reduced Pakistan to 113/5 in the 34th over.
Kamran Ghulam tried to anchor the innings, but his resistance ended at 27, leaving Pakistan further vulnerable. Warrican continued his brilliance, claiming his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket. He became the first West Indies spinner to achieve such a feat against Pakistan on home soil.
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Warrican wasn’t done yet. He removed Noman Ali (9) and Sajid Khan (5), leaving Pakistan on the brink at 154/9. A direct hit from Warrican ran out Khurram Shahzad without facing a ball, completing a sensational spell. The final wicket fell when Gudakesh Motie dismissed Salman Ali Agha for 14, as Pakistan were bowled out for 154 in 46.4 overs.
Warrican’s stunning figures of 7/32 in 18 overs sealed Pakistan’s fate, while Motie contributed with one wicket.
In their first innings, Pakistan had scored 230 runs, with Saud Shakeel top-scoring with 84 and Mohammad Rizwan contributing 71. The West Indies, under pressure, struggled in reply. Sajid Khan’s early strikes reduced them to 10/2, with Noman Ali following up with a brilliant five-wicket haul, including key dismissals of Alick Athanaze and Kevin Sinclair.
The West Indies were all out for 137 in their first innings.
