West Indies spinner Jomel Warrican he performed brilliantly on the third day of the first Test, taking seven wickets to go down PakistanBeating and controlling the match in favor of his team. His efforts proved to be brilliant, making him the first West Indies spinner to take a five-wicket haul against Pakistan on home soil.
Pakistan's 2nd innings: Jomel Warrican's brilliant 7 wicket haul
Resuming their second innings at 109/3, Pakistan looked on the verge of extending their lead, but Warrican's innings dampened their enthusiasm. They got rid of important players Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwanboth dismissed for just two runs, reducing Pakistan to 113/5 in the 34th over.
Kamran Ghulam he tried to stabilize the innings with a gritty 27, but his dismissal compounded Pakistan's woes. Warrican's rule continued when he removed it Noman Ali (9) is Sajid Khan (5), leaving the hosts reeling at 154/9. The final blow came when Warrican hit hard to finish Khurram Shahzadwho had not yet experienced childbirth. Gudakesh Motion sealed the fate of Pakistan by withdrawing Salman Ali Agha for 14, bringing their innings to a close of 154 in 46.4 overs. Warrican's 7/32 from 18 overs was the best performance of the day, Motie adding one wicket to the tally.
A battle of grit in a low-stakes game
At the start of the match, Pakistan set a record with an innings score of 230, led by 84-year-old Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan's 71. Their bowlers then put the West Indies under serious pressure, reducing them to 10/2 early in the innings. Sajid Khan and Noman Ali they were the ones who made the bowling success for Pakistan, with Sajid chasing Craig Brathwaite and Kavem Hodgewhere Noman took five crucial wickets, demolishing the West Indies' middle and lower order. The last wicket stand of 46 runs between Warrican and Jayden Seales it bowled West Indies out for 137, leaving Pakistan with a lead of 93 runs.
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Shan Masood's fifty offers brief hope
In Pakistan's second exhibition, It's Shan Masood 52 well made provided a solid foundation. He was helped by Ghulam, but a clash between the batsmen saw Masood dismissed, a moment that swung the tide in the visitors' favour. Warrican then took over the situation, troubling the batsmen regularly with his accuracy and spin, and then dismissed the Pakistan team.
It is a target of 251 runsWest Indies are now doing a top job, thanks to Warrican heroes. His spectacular performance not only brought his team back into contention but also set the stage for an exciting final. When the guests are preparing to chase the target, the game remains good, promising a happy ending to meet them.
Here's how fans responded:
James Warrican is the first West Indies spinner to take 5 wickets for Pakistan in Indian Cricket. In fact, his current figures of 7/32 are the best innings by a West Indies bowler from Pakistan in cricket.
There is no other cricketer from the West Indies,…– Spandan Roy (@talksports45) January 19, 2025
Pakistan are out for 157 as Jomel Warrican takes seven wickets 🏏
West Indies is a target of 251 🎯#CHOOSE | | #RedBallRumble pic.twitter.com/TxCqPnpgbH
– Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 19, 2025
Jomel Warrican became the first Westindies Spinner to take 5 wickets for Pakistan. The previous best was 4/25 in 1959 by Sonny Ramadhin. pic.twitter.com/T8HEB82kbg
– Vijay Anaparthi (@VijayCricketFan) January 19, 2025
Jomel Warrican – take a bow!
The best bowling test for 7-32 🔥
Best batsman in 1st innings 👏
10 wickets in the match 💪#CHOOSE– ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) January 19, 2025
Warrican has changed his pace better on the third morning and changed his tactics. He and the WI spinners were faster in the first innings compared to Sajid and Noman. But, this spell feels tailor-made for this wicket#CHOOSE
– Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi (@ahsannagi) January 19, 2025
the no review/bad decision just took jomel warrican to have the best 3 score in west indies history. he will have to settle for 12 but his efforts are his. Breathing failed to help him.
– Dhruv (@IAmDhruvChouhan) January 19, 2025
So who would have believed that a West Indian spinner would destroy Pakistan on a pitch designed by Pakistan?
Take a bow, Jamel Warrican.— Nimish Dubey (@nimishdubey) January 19, 2025
7 wickets for Jomel Warrican in the 2nd innings. This call now looks unplayable and Pakistan look to defend 250 easily here 🏏#CHOOSE pic.twitter.com/4bQ4jiIrN3
— Shahzaib Ali 🇵🇰 (@DSBcricket) January 19, 2025
Beautiful Spell. Career Best Test Bowling figures 7/32 and Career Best Test BBM figures 10/101 for Jomel Warrican.
Pakistan from 106/2 to 157 All Out in Second Innings. @windiescricket @wiplayers #CHOOSE– JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) January 19, 2025
The rise and rise of Jomel Warrican has always been a favorite since seeing him for the first time in 2015
– Pricviz (@Pric_viz_) January 19, 2025