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The stage is set for an exciting 2nd Test match between Pakistan and West Indies, scheduled from January 25-29 at Multan Cricket Stadium.

After defeating the West Indies by 127 runs in the 1st Test, Pakistan will be looking to capitalize on their momentum and aim for a series whitewash.

With Pakistan aiming to defend their 1-0 lead and the West Indies eager to bounce back and level the series, it promises to be a thrilling clash filled with intense competition and skillful performances.

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Are they going to use the same pitch? It will be truly iconic if they decide to go with this strip for the next match as well.
 
GoUgandaCranes said:
Are they going to use the same pitch? It will be truly iconic if they decide to go with this strip for the next match as well.
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That pitch will be disastrous... Not to use same one... Make it better a bit before using
 
There needs to be some balance. These pitches are awful. I am all up for spinning pitches if that helps us to win, but can't have the ball turning square from ball 1.
 
I always criticised India for moondust wickets and Pakistan deserve the same criticism. Whilst or spinners will now look like prime Jim laker and murali, their has to be some balance

Our already struggling batsmen aren't going to develop and pretty much playing seamers has become pointless.

I don't want to be playing on roads either. We play SL and NZ at home in next cycle and this rank Turner policy will back fire t somepoint as spinners can't keep bailing out our substandard batsmen.

We have no one even competent enough to play spin like misbah, YK use to play spin. I won't be shocked if Pakistan lose to SL or NZ playing this way.

When players like babar look like village cricketers again left arm spinners
 
I would like to see Kashif Ali get a go, to really see what he’s made of.

Now his domestic record isn’t very complimentary of him, but he’s in the squad, so let’s have a look.
 
Play on the same pitch , it will be fun , trust me fun all the way . Another 3 day Test.
 
Justcrazy said:
Play on the same pitch , it will be fun , trust me fun all the way . Another 3 day Test.
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Play on same pitch and game will be done 2 days. The fact that both set of batsmen looked clueless in 1st test will only roll over into this one.

If WI win toss and bat 1st on a similar surface we could see a different result
 
Home advantage is perfectly fine. But against an opposition like West Indies do they actually need it? Are they afraid of losing to them on a flat track? Windies is not exactly a good side on flat wickets either.
 
Yes , most important factor will be that flip of the coin 🪙 make sure you win it
 
BouncerGuy said:
The stage is set for an exciting 2nd Test match between Pakistan and West Indies, scheduled from January 25-29 at Multan Cricket Stadium.

After defeating the West Indies by 127 runs in the 1st Test, Pakistan will be looking to capitalize on their momentum and aim for a series whitewash.

With Pakistan aiming to defend their 1-0 lead and the West Indies eager to bounce back and level the series, it promises to be a thrilling clash filled with intense competition and skillful performances.

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All posters please take note of the following guidelines for match threads on PakPassion:

1. No personal insults at other posters, players, officials, coaching staffs etc.

2. No making fun of player's, official's, coaching staff's names.

3. Do not add any references to media, their social media or post any pictures or screenshots from other sports websites.

4. Stick to commenting on this match. There is no need to bring other countries into the match discussion as there are plenty of other threads where those discussions can be added.
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"exciting" what's exciting about this ridiculous test series in front of an empty stadium . Pakistan is winning but killing the test cricket. What is there to watch for cricket followers in this. Just watch BGT, that's test cricket, not this .
 
Make sure Khurram is in playing 11 again, he needs some well deserved rest after playing " grueling " 2 test series in SA.
 
moghul said:
Make sure Khurram is in playing 11 again, he needs some well deserved rest after playing " grueling " 2 test series in SA.
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Khurram is essentially in team to make cups of tea in this series
 
TeymurBlake said:
I would like to see Kashif Ali get a go, to really see what he’s made of.

Now his domestic record isn’t very complimentary of him, but he’s in the squad, so let’s have a look.
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Do you have a clip of him? I m confused about this Kashif ali.
 
Before doing anything else, turn on the fans. :yk

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I am guessing it's going to be a similar pitch to the 1st Test, but there's a clear gap between the teams anyway. An interesting question is should they add another batsman over Khurram?
 
Let's see what kind of wicket is served after that one can deduce , otherwise not much difference between two teams
 
Kianig89 said:
Let's see what kind of wicket is served after that one can deduce , otherwise not much difference between two teams
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So you agree that the West Indies keeper+batter is as good as Rizwan?
 
Not much difference means that some players from Pakistan are better than their counterparts, same goes for WI.

If that's makes your superego happy than WI keeper is as good as Rizwan 🍫
 
Hopefully Shan is lucky and calls it right whether heads or tails, otherwise in for a bumpy ride.
For playing XI leave Babar out and play Imam
 
Kianig89 said:
Hopefully Shan is lucky and calls it right whether heads or tails, otherwise in for a bumpy ride.
For playing XI leave Babar out and play Imam
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I would also like to see Imam play in this match.
 
Hopefully there is spitting turn from ball one.

Those who think that the pitches shouldn't be aggressively spin-friendly are obviously out of their depth and have no idea what they are talking about.
 
I don't get where PAK fans get off with this kind of attitude thinking they are world-beaters. Need I remind you that we went three years without winning a test match at home?

Spin-friendly pitches are in the nature and ecology of this part of the world. The weather and conditions here are conducive to these types of pitches. Not only that, its a competitive advantage Asian teams have over SENA teams who generally have better and more well-rounded pace attacks. Going against that is going against nature. Pakistani fans need to come back to reality. First you need to learn how to start winning at home before you can even think about winning in SENA. You have to become a good test team first. Keep your delusions to yourself. The reality is that even if these pitches somehow were pace-friendly, Pakistan would get killed. Because Pakistan's test pace-attack is one of the worst they have ever had in their history.

I would rather take winning at home over not winning at all.
 
Amjid Javed said:
Play on same pitch and game will be done 2 days. The fact that both set of batsmen looked clueless in 1st test will only roll over into this one.

If WI win toss and bat 1st on a similar surface we could see a different result
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I do not think if WI win toss they can win the game.

pakistan despite struggling , I feel at least couple of batters will get some good score and that will make the difference.
 
After witnessing the performance in the first Test, this appears to be a dead rubber now
 
The real cricket is Test cricket and good that Pakistan is winning games , though batsmen need to step up shall we bowl first
 
Watching some post match comments from Shan, he seems keen to have Amir Jamal back in the side even though he was not named in the squad. I think he will replace Khurram in the only change for the second test.
 
hassan918 said:
Or maybe he'll bowl an over in the entire match like Khurram did in the first test.
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Yeah. LOL

I don't think any change is needed... Hurraira needs some games before we can judge him. Shan is pathetic as a batter and his captaincy was saved by Sajid and Noman so he is gonna stay as well, babar is gonna stay as well.

We can try ROhail though.. Not gonna happen IMO.

SO UNCHANGED IT IS GONNA BE
 
Squad Update:

After a two-day break, the Pakistan cricket team resumed training today at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

All 15 members of the squad are participating in batting, bowling, and fielding sessions under the supervision of the coaches.

Pakistan currently leads the two-Test series against the West Indies 1-0.

The second Test between Pakistan and the West Indies will be played at the Multan Cricket Stadium starting January 25.

View attachment WhatsApp Video 2025-01-22 at 12.23.35_23b39ef0.mp4
 
If Khurram is 100% fit then he should play otherwise he can be rested for Ali. There is no real need to change much for this game.

Can they rest Babar??? I don't think so
 
I expect the pitch to be dry but not deliberately roughed up on spinners length . What is the update on weather / fog ? Do we get 75 hours of play in first 4 days ?
 
A batter like Fakhar would be good for these pitches. If he's in good nick, he'll score some precious runs and quickly
 
Can anyone explain to me why a pitch that supports fast bowlers are called a good pitch. However when it favors spinners it is considered "bad, underprepared , unsuitable, unsatisfactory etc ? I always heard west indian commentators and players criticize pitches in India and Pakistan especially when Windies lose. Examples 1986 Fisalabad, Madras in 1987. It is very biased. So spinners are not cricketers too? Ironically a few years ago Richards was defending the "poor pitches" India had against Australia. I guess he is now sucking India behind for his supper :ROFLMAO:
 
Strong possibility of 2-0 to Pakistan. Windies best chances are to bowl out Pakistan for 150 or less twice. They still have to face the sensational spin twins.
 
Inswinging Yorker said:
Strong possibility of 2-0 to Pakistan. Windies best chances are to bowl out Pakistan for 150 or less twice. They still have to face the sensational spin twins.
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It will interesting if windies win the toss and bat so far we been lucky with the toss we will see how we perform batting second on dust bowl.
 
West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite while addressing the press conference ahead of 2nd Test against Pakistan:

“The players need to trust themselves and play courageously. The goal is to put up a bigger score this time and win the match to level the series.”

“We are aware of the challenges these spinning pitches pose, but we’ve worked hard and are ready to face them.”

“Warrican bowled brilliantly in the first Test, and we expect him to deliver a strong performance in the second match as well.”
 
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