Pakistan stamped with their stamp of authority 127 consecutive wins Exceed west indies The opening Test in Multan showed resilience and talent in all departments. Pakistan’s spin attack, by Noman Ali, Sajid Khan and Abra Ahmed West Indies proved too hot to handle and the visitors collapsed for 123, falling short of the target of 251. With this dominant performance, Pakistan took a crucial 1-0 lead, giving the visitors a lot to think about before the next Test in the series.

Saud Shakir and Mohammad Rizwan stabilize Pakistan’s first innings

Batting first on a dry and spin-friendly surface in Multan, Pakistan overcame early jitters with a Saudi Shakir and Mohammad Rizwan. After conceding 4 quick wickets for just 54 runs, the duo weathered the storm against the spell of discipline. Jayden Sears and Jomel Warrican. Shakir showed extraordinary patience and scored a mature 84 to stabilize the innings, while Rizwan counterattacked with a 71.

Their 117 not only stabilized the innings but also sapped the energy of the West Indies bowlers. However, the lower order side struggled in the second wave of precision attack from the bowlers, with Sears and Warrican taking three wickets each. Pakistan’s total, while modest, proved competitive given the challenging conditions and lack of consistent partnership among the opposition.

Noman Ali’s five wickets destroy West Indies

Pakistan’s spin team completely outplayed the West Indies batsmen, bowling them out for a paltry 137 runs and building a vital 93-run lead in the first innings. Norman, the architect of this collapse, claimed that the 5/39 figure had impeccable lines and lengths, taking advantage of the turn and bounce of the surface. His delivery constantly tested the skills of hitters, often eliciting errant strikes and forcing them into the hands of waiting fielders.

Sajid complemented him brilliantly, taking 4/65 and ensuring constant pressure at both ends. The visitors never found a rhythm and only Jomel Warrican scored an unbeaten 31 as wickets tumbled in droves. Pakistan’s sharp defense made things worse for West Indies, with close catches reflecting their excellent preparation. The collapse exposed the visitors’ vulnerability to spin, a recurring challenge that Pakistan cleverly exploited.

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Sajid Khan and Abrar Ahmad register a landslide victory despite Jomel Warrican’s stellar performance

Pakistan faced an initial shock in the second innings but Shan Masood scored 52, Mohamed HurairaAlthough 29 runs helped them achieve the target of 251 runs Warrican’s career best numbers 7/32. The left-arm spinner’s spell was a masterclass in precision, disrupting Pakistan’s batting order and briefly igniting West Indies’ hopes. However, the visiting team’s batting line-up once again collapsed under pressure, this time through the combined efforts of Sajid and Abrar.

Sajid’s 4/35 and Abrar’s 4/27 weaved a web around the batsmen, leaving them clueless. Arik Attanaz He fought heroically with a gritty 55, displaying skill and determination, but his teammates failed to offer any meaningful resistance. West Indies were bowled out for 123 runs, giving Pakistan a resounding 127-run victory. An excellent all-round performance from the home team highlighted their dominance and exposed glaring weaknesses in the visitors’ lineup, setting a strong tone for the remainder of the series.

Here’s Twitter’s reaction:

Pakistan’s shortest ever Test match. Just 177.2 overs and 40 wickets. #PakvWI

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) January 19, 2025

For an outside player, it was a dream dismissal!

🔥 @SajidKhan244 🔥#release #UnitedForPakistan pic.twitter.com/aVlms8Y0dw

— Islamabad United (@IsbUnited) January 19, 2025

Mood🙌😁

📸：PCB | #sultansupremacy | #release pic.twitter.com/hL7HXNGEwS

— Multan Sultans (@MultanSultans) January 19, 2025

Abrar and Norman beat West Indies in second innings 👏

Pakistan registers third Test win at home✅#release | #RedBallRumble pic.twitter.com/b5Ya6eIn8x

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 19, 2025

Congratulations @TheRealPCB A brilliant victory in the first test @windiescricket 🙌

A well-deserved 1-0 lead in the series💚#zalmi #yellowstorm #release pic.twitter.com/P5rNE8KSqM

— Peshawar Zalmi (@PeshawarZalmi) January 19, 2025

The Rizwan/Shaqir partnership got Pakistan to a competitive total in the first innings and it was up to the spinners to do the rest.

Turning the track is a good strategy in the short term, but in the long term it may affect the production line of Pakistan’s fast bowlers.#release

— Adam Bell 🇳🇿🇮🇹 (@AdamKerrBell) January 19, 2025

Game time! Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan held celebration for Sajid Khan as promised❤️❤️❤️#release #not found #Don’tStopStreaming #CatchEveryMatch pic.twitter.com/WMh0ZWpPR1

— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) January 19, 2025

This was Pakistan’s third consecutive home Test win. They have not won a Test at home for almost four years until October 2024. So the outrage over the ranking-flipping formula doesn’t really make sense. #release

– Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi (@ahsannagi) January 19, 2025

lovely scene
Babar and Rizwan fulfill Sajid’s wish #not found #PakvWI #CatchEveryMatch #Don’tStopStreaming pic.twitter.com/LgRyyRGj2E

— Abdul Ghaffar 🇵🇰 (@GhaffarDawnNews) January 19, 2025

Pakistan wins overwhelming victory#release #cricket
Scorecard: https://t.co/mUjIJUi5d9 pic.twitter.com/rG9Sr4Jh2h

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 19, 2025

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