Day two of the final test match in between Pakistan and West Indies it started with the visitors leading by 9 runs as the game was well set after Pakistan were bowled out by 154 runs on Day 1 of the Test. What happened on the second day of the Test was nothing short of amazing as the West Indies batsmen put up a valiant fight against Pakistan's bowling line-up.
The West Indies' batting made it impossible for Pakistan's players to be impressed
West Indies' resistance to batting began with the skipper Craig Brathwaiteleading the way in an amazing display with the bat scoring 52 runs from 74 balls stars with 4 boundaries and 2 sixes. The first one Amir Jangoo he helped captain the West Indies, scoring 30 runs in 52 matches.
The visitors' second innings seemed to be in a rut after the two batsmen were dismissed by the bravery of Pakistan's spin sensation, Noman Ali. But the batsmen performed well against the spin attack, adding vital runs to the scoreboard for West Indies. Wicket-keeper batting Tevin Imlach he scored 35 runs Kevin Sinclair he added 28 runs to the 2nd innings of the visitor.
Tailender Gudakesh Motion and Jomel Warrican they scored 18 runs each to put West Indies in a commanding position on 244 runs. With a 9-run lead before half time, West Indies gave the home team 253 runs to win the match. Sajid Khan and Noman Ali shared the lion's share of the wickets for West Indies with each spinner picking up four wickets for the home side. Kashif Ali and Abrar Ahmed he had one wicket each to his name.
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The horror show of Pakistani batsmen continues
The terrifying display by the Pakistani batsmen continued as the entire Pakistani top and middle order collapsed before the storm of Sinclair and Motie. While Sinclair sacked captain Shan Masood and Babar Azam. Muhammad Huraira he was dismissed by Motie and Kamran Ghulam was brought back to the court by Joel Warren after being caught in the slips by Jangoo.
At the end of the day's play, the home team managed 76 runs for 4 wickets in 24 overs. Pakistan still need 178 runs to win the Test with just 6 wickets in hand. Saud Shakeel and Kamran Ghulam it is on the border of Pakistan Mohammad Rizwan on the beat.
Here's how fans responded:
Will Pakistan team win the second test against West Indies?#PakistanCricket #PAKvsWI pic.twitter.com/mfjhDXf7PL
– Rajesh Bishnoi (@RajeshBishnoi44) January 26, 2025
West indies will win after 1990, I still remember Desmond Haynes batting with them in 1990 tour, everyone praised Bian Lara in this tour but my favorite was Desmond Haynes, his batting style and the band was very beautiful,
– khurram iqbal (@khurramiqbal7) January 26, 2025
“Three days left for the 2nd test! Pakistan need 178 runs, West Indies only 6 wickets. Tomorrow promises to be the deciding factor in this match and the final. Who will come out on top? 🏏🔥 #CHOOSE #TestCricket #green #riyadh #StormEowyn #RepublicDay2025 #maskedsingeruk pic.twitter.com/THkyJpeTDI
– Kunal Bhanwala (@KunalBhanwala) January 26, 2025
I really enjoyed watching this test between Pakistan and West Indies. Difficult things for batsmen, as test cricket must be, but it has been attractive. The main spirit is to fight with both groups.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) January 26, 2025
I have enjoyed the ongoing Pakistan vs. West Indies! I'm looking forward to a fun race tomorrow. Pakistan will come back strong! 💚🏏 #CHOOSE #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/JSh12ixOQ2
— Jitendra (@Jit_Indra_) January 26, 2025
Poor fitness, game awareness, and technique, especially from players like Babar Azam. Fostering accountability, discipline, and resilience to avoid another relegation against the West Indies. #PAKvsWI
– Call me Salman (@call_me_salman) January 26, 2025
On the Same Pitch Bowler from West Indies Scored a Fifty in the first innings
And in Kraig's second Brathwaite scored a fifty
But the prolific Babri can't win such a game and ended the series with just 45 Runs across four innings 😂😂— Nikhil (@n81433161) January 26, 2025
Gudakesh Motie stars for Jomel Warrican as West Indies include Pakistan…#StormEowyn #riyadh #RepublicDay2025 pic.twitter.com/uf1nOJ6iUO
– Zain Siddiqi (@zainsiddiqi7535) January 26, 2025
Pakistan is caught in its trap. West Indies showing some weakness in their batting has helped them to get four important wickets. It is a long way to Pakistan. They need another 178 runs to win the series with just six wickets in hand.#CHOOSE pic.twitter.com/yXWNS6tvHo
– Muzammal Hassan (@muzamaldgr) January 26, 2025
Babar Azam's total in this series = 44.
West Indies bowler Motie's score in 2 Tests, 1st innings = 55.
The West Indies batsman who scores single innings is more than the so-called 'best batsman' in all of Babar Azam's career.#PAKvsWI— Anis Khan (@KhanAnis51) January 26, 2025