The cricketing world witnessed a gripping contest in Multan as Pakistan faced off against West Indies in the second Test match of their series. Despite a promising start, the Pakistani side crumbled under pressure, culminating in a significant loss marked by the dismissal of their key player, Mohammad Rizwan. Jomel Warrican emerged as the star of the match, delivering a performance that not only secured victory for the West Indies but also highlighted the fragility of Pakistan’s batting lineup.
Jomel Warrican cleans up Mohammad Rizwan with an arm ball
Rizwan, who has been a linchpin in Pakistan’s batting order, showcased resilience during his innings. Scoring 25 runs off 62 balls, he managed to hold the innings together for a brief period, becoming the second-highest scorer for his team after Babar Azam‘s 31 runs. However, his dismissal was a turning point that sent shockwaves through the Pakistani camp. In the 42nd over, Rizwan faced a beautifully bowled delivery from Warrican that pitched on the fourth stump line and spun back sharply. As he leaned forward to defend, a gap between his bat and pad allowed the ball to sneak through and rattle his leg stump, leaving him stunned and the crowd in disbelief.
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Warrican’s spellbinding performance in 2nd Test
Warrican’s bowling was nothing short of magical throughout this match. His ability to spin the ball sharply on a turning pitch proved too much for many Pakistani batters. The West Indian spinner ended with impressive figures of five wickets for just 27 runs in Pakistan’s second innings, contributing significantly to their total collapse for just 133 runs. This performance not only helped secure a historic victory for the West Indies but also marked Warrican as a standout player in this series, finishing with a match haul of nine wickets.
West Indies edge past Pakistan to draw the series
The pressure was palpable as Pakistan entered their second innings needing 254 runs to win. After losing early wickets, including that of their star batter Babar, the team struggled to build partnerships. The loss of Rizwan further exacerbated their woes; it was evident that his wicket had demoralized the players. The West Indies bowlers capitalized on this momentum, swiftly dismantling Pakistan’s batting order and clinching victory by 120 runs.
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