Spin Duo of Noman Ali and Sajid Khan Help Pakistan Dominate Day Two Against West Indies

Noman Ali and Sajid Khan Dismantle West Indies During First Test

Pakistan tightened their grip on the First Test match against West Indies, ending day two with a 202-run lead. Noman Ali and Sajid Khan were the heroes with the ball, dismantling West Indies for 137 in just one session. Pakistan’s batters then extended the lead, with Shan Masood anchoring the second innings with a solid 52.

Spin Duo Wrecks West Indies

Noman Ali and Sajid Khan were at their devastating best on a turning track. Sajid started the carnage, taking four wickets in his first three overs. Noman joined the act, using drift and turn to claim five scalps. Together, the spin duo claimed nine of the ten wickets, leaving West Indies in tatters at 66 for 8.

West Indies’ tail wagged briefly, with Gudakesh Motie and Jomel Warrican showing some resistance. Warrican’s inventive strokes, including reverse sweeps, frustrated Pakistan. Jayden Seales joined in, hammering a few sixes before falling to Abrar Ahmed, who ended the innings at 137.

Pakistan Extend Their Lead

Chasing a daunting target, West Indies hoped for early breakthroughs. However, Shan Masood and Mohammad Hurraira steadied the ship for Pakistan. Masood was proactive, confidently handling the spinners and adding crucial runs.

Hurraira fell to Jomel Warrican, who also trapped Babar Azam LBW with a delivery that skidded on. Masood’s enterprising knock ended due to a mix-up with Kamran Ghulam, leaving Pakistan at 109 for 3 at stumps.

First-Innings Drama

Earlier, Pakistan managed 230 in their first innings, courtesy of a 141-run stand between Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan. Both batters tackled the disciplined West Indies attack with ease until Kevin Sinclair removed Shakeel for 84.

A lower-order collapse followed, as West Indies took six wickets for just 43 runs. Rizwan fell for 71 after a miscommunication with Noman Ali, and the tail added a few quick runs before folding.

West Indies Struggle Against Spin

West Indies had no answer to Pakistan’s spin attack. Mikyle Louis and Keacy Carty were Sajid’s early victims, with Carty dismissed by a brilliant catch at slip. Noman exploited the rough patches, getting significant turn and bounce to trouble the batters.

Although the lower order fought back briefly, West Indies couldn’t recover from their top-order collapse.

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