Bowlers rule Multan pitch as Pakistan is bowled out for 154

The second Test match between Pakistan and West Indies in Multan has turned into a feast of wickets for bowlers. West Indies batted first but got all out for 163 runs. In response, the Pakistani batting lineup crumbled at 154 at the end of day one.

West Indies struggled in their first innings, losing wickets quickly. Spinner Nauman Ali was the star for Pakistan, taking six wickets, including a brilliant hat-trick. Sajid Khan took two wickets, while Kashif Ali and Abrar Ahmed got one wicket each.

For West Indies, Gudakesh Motie scored 55 runs, Jomel Warrican made 36, and Kemar Roach added 25 runs.

West Indies lost their first wicket at a score of 8 when opener McKenny Lewis was out for 0. Soon after, Ameer Jango was also dismissed, making just four runs.

Nauman Ali completed a hat-trick by dismissing Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach, and Kevin Sinclair.

Partnerships: Captain Kraigg Brathwaite and Keacy Carty tried to stabilize the innings, but their partnership ended quickly as Brathwaite was out for nine runs.

Pakistan and West Indies Playing XIs

Pakistan XI: 

Shan Masood (C), Mohammad Huraira, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha, Sajid Khan, Nauman Ali, Kashif Ali, Abrar Ahmed

West Indies XI: 

Kraigg Brathwaite (C), McKenny Lewis, Ameer Jango, Keacy Carty, Alec Athanaze, Jomel Warrican, Kevin Sinclair, Gudakesh Motie, Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach, Kemar Roach

Pakistan leads the two-match Test series 1-0. In the first Test match, also played in Multan, Pakistan defeated West Indies by 127 runs. Sajid Khan was named Player of the Match for his outstanding performance in that game.