Pakistan’s batting struggles persist as they finish Day 2 of the second Test at 76/4 in pursuit of 254 against the West Indies

[Devadwal]

Lol match is long gone

No Pakistan just needs 178 runs and saud, rizwan and Agha are still there.

Two partnership and pakistan can easily win this test .

 

[Human786]

76/4 stumps

one more over ...maiden

 

[Rana]

Kashif reminds me so much of those Mirpuri leagues number 9s/10s

@shaz619

 

[Markhor]

If we want to make turning pitches for home Tests then we should make such tracks in QEA Trophy so our players adjust to these conditions.

Instead we produced green mambas where Musa Khan averaged 9.

 

[Rana]

If we want to make turning pitches for home Tests then we should make such tracks in QEA Trophy so our players adjust to these conditions.

Instead we produced green mambas where Musa Khan averaged 9.

Not enough fans and electricity to go around

 

[castortroy]

No Pakistan just needs 178 runs and saud, rizwan and Agha are still there.

Two partnership and pakistan can easily win this test .

Game will be over before lunch.

 

[khyberlion]

If we want to make turning pitches for home Tests then we should make such tracks in QEA Trophy so our players adjust to these conditions.

Instead we produced green mambas where Musa Khan averaged 9.

Doing anything logical is not in PCB's books. Instead they do the opposite.

 

[sindhiboy]

Kashif Ali has no idea how he survived those 10 deliveries

 

[Deewana Mastana]

If we want to make turning pitches for home Tests then we should make such tracks in QEA Trophy so our players adjust to these conditions.

Instead we produced green mambas where Musa Khan averaged 9.

In Pak it's all about reverse psychology

Instead the players turn out psychos

 

[Rana]

What happened to uncle’s belief in his nightwatchman abilities?

 

[Bhaijaan]

Damn man Babar looked set to carry on tomorrow. All that hard work and patience. Huge wicket for WI and massive set back for Pakistan.

 

[batandballbattle]

Just the formalities to complete for WI tomorrow. Far too many runs to get on this wicket.

 

[jamie smith]

rizwan kar lega

 

[Aami]

I think Noman and SK Tindle will win it for us by 3 wkts

 

[IAJ]

Okay if this is the case then better start playing international cricket with your domestic players. Why you want PCB to keep investing in such players who are just playing because of their status without performance?

I have nothing against new players, that is actually what I really want to see, but can you name those players who are ready to replace Babar Azam and co? Nothing would be better than that. This Huraira was hyped up here, but when you can't perform against West Indies at home then there is not much hope. But as always, I will try to be patient with new guys, you can have a bad start but get better the more you play.

 

[shah9425]

Rizwan innings and Saud innings will be crucial

 

[jnaveen1980]

Had the keeper held on to that catch with Saud being gone Pakistan would have been far more trouble. As it is a lot happening on the pitch. May be tomorrow morning slightly better to bat on. But they havet o score quickly before pitch getting worse.

 

[Rana]

Had the keeper held on to that catch with Saud being gone Pakistan would have been far more trouble. As it is a lot happening on the pitch. May be tomorrow morning slightly better to bat on. But they havet o score quickly before pitch getting worse.

All batsmen bar Shan and Hurraira were given a life

 

[jnaveen1980]

All batsmen bar Shan and Hurraira were given a life

wow. Ya i can imagine that. This is sort of a pitch where you can take 30 wickets to win a test.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Pakistan is fighting history here. last time when WI won in Pakistan was when Greenidge, Haynes, Imran khan, miandad were playing. Should they win in Pakistan it will be the first in 21st century.

 

[FearlessRoar]

West Indies Fall of Wickets​

 

[Amjid Javed]

WI will win game from here saud, rizwan and Agha are mental midgets under pressure

 

[FearlessRoar]

Sajid Khan addressing the press conference post Day 2 of the second Test between Pakistan and West Indies:

Team strategy:

"We have some talented batters coming up, like Saud Shakeel, who have shown great form in both Tests and throughout their careers. Our focus will be on building partnerships, staying patient, and taking the match forward to secure a win."

Pitch behavior and its impact on play:

"Initially, the new ball helped the spinners, providing a bit of bounce and turn. However, as the ball gets older and the game progresses, the batters get more time to settle and play with more ease."

Tailenders' performances:

"It’s important to note that lower-order batters are now scoring much more effectively. Cricket has become more professional, and it's no longer easy to dismiss tailenders. They have the skills to contribute, just like the top-order batters."

The need for Pakistan's batters to improve:

"While we focus on taking 10 wickets, it’s equally important that our batters step up. We understand that the responsibility lies with us to find solutions for playing spin better, and we’re working hard to do that."

The challenge of playing on spin-friendly pitches:

"These pitches are not impossible to play on, but they require effort and patience. We are determined to keep fighting, and with the right mindset and strategy, we can turn this situation around."

The evolution of Test cricket:

"The way we’re creating results with these pitches has sparked interest in Test cricket. People are now paying attention to the game, which wasn’t the case before. Whether we win or lose, the crowd’s engagement is a positive sign for the sport."

Team effort and commitment to Pakistan's success:

"Everyone, from the players to the selection committee, is focused on Pakistan's success. We can’t control the outcome, as it’s ultimately in Allah's hands, but we are giving our best effort, and we’ll continue to do so."

The possibility of winning and handling challenges:

"The concept of ‘impossible’ doesn’t apply here. As the ball gets older, it becomes easier for batters, and we are determined to use that to our advantage. We’ll keep trying to win and turn the game in our favor."

 

[FearlessRoar]

Pakistan have a mountain to climb in second Test against West Indies​

Pakistan faced an uphill task to win the second Test and clinch the series 2-0 against the West Indies when play ended on the second day, a day that saw 14 wickets fall for 320 runs after 20 wickets fell for 317 runs on Saturday.

After securing slender nine runs first-innings lead, the West Indies delivered a much-improved performance in their second outing, posting 244 all-out in two sessions. Commencing their run-chase after tea with a target of 254, Pakistan recovered from five for two in 16 balls to finish the day at 76 for 4 in 24 overs.

When Pakistan resumes the run-chase on Monday morning, needing another 178 runs, all eyes will be on vice-captain Saud Shakeel, who was batting on 13 after contributing 32 in the first innings. With him was nightwatchman Kashif Ali (0), while Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha remain to follow.

Pakistan captain Shan Masood was the first batter to be dismissed when he missed a straight delivery and was adjudged leg-before off off-spinner Kevin Sinclair. Shan’s opening partner Mohammad Hurraira soon followed, attempting a reverse sweep off left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie, only to be trapped in front of the stumps. Kamran Ghulam’s uncomfortable 29-ball stay ended when he tried one shot too many off Jomel Warrican and was caught at cover.

Pakistan suffered a major setback shortly before stumps when Babar Azam was caught at forward short-leg off Sinclair, leaving the team at 71 for 4. Babar, who had looked solid for his 67-ball 31, failed to control the spin and bounce from Sinclair, putting Pakistan in a precarious position.

Earlier, Pakistan’s left-arm spinner Noman Ali followed up his six for 41 in the first innings with four for 80 in the second, finishing with match figures of 36.1-3-121-10. This was the second time Noman took 10 or more wickets in a match, the first being his 11 for 147 against England at the same venue three months ago.

Noman’s scalps included West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite, who top-scored with 52 from 74 balls, including four fours and two sixes.

After Noman spun out the top order, off-spinner Sajid Khan cleaned up the lower middle order, snapping up 4 for 76 after taking 2 for 64 in the first innings. Sajid’s second-innings victims included Amir Jangoo (30), Kevin Sinclair (28), Gudakesh Motie (18), and Jomel Warrican (18).

Scores in brief (Day 2 of 5)

West Indies 163 all-out, 41.1 overs (Gudakesh Motie 55, Jomel Warrican 36 not out, Kemar Roach 25; Noman Ali 6-41, Sajid Khan 2-64) and 244 all-out, 66.1 overs (Kraigg Braithwaite 52, Tevin Imlach 35, Amir Jangoo 30, Kevin Sinclair 28; Sajid Khan 4-76, Noman Ali 4-80)

Pakistan 154 all-out, 47 overs (Mohamamd Rizwan 49, Saud Shakeel 32, Sajid Khan 16 not out, Kamran Ghulam 16; Jomel Warrican 4-43, Gudakesh Motie 3-49, Kemar Roach 2-15) and 76-4, 24 overs (Babar 31; Kevin Sinclair 2-41)

 

[umerz]

WI will win game from here saud, rizwan and Agha are mental midgets under pressure

That's actually our whole team for the past 10 years

 

[Savak]

Pakistani spinners bowled poor in the second innings, there is no way they should have let WI set a target of 250 on this wicket. I sympathize with them tho, Shan is a dumb defensive captain who habitually makes the wrong decisions under pressure.

 

[sweep_shot]

Game is evenly poised.

It can go either way.

 

[Mainul]

I would have been glad if i could voted for Pakistan. But you know how mentally fragile they are. Lets see. If i m proven wrong

 

[Mamoon]

Shan Masood, Aqib Javed and their supporters deserve this humiliation.