Pakistan continued to torment West Indies with spin in the ongoing Test series as the hosts began the second Test on a historic note when Noman Ali became Pakistan's first spinner to claim a hat-trick, as the visitors were bowled out for 163 on Saturday during the first day of the match in Multan.
After West Indies won the toss and opted to bat first, Ali delivered an impressive performance with figures of 6 for 41, ably supported by fellow spinner Sajid Khan who finished with 2 for 64.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Gudakesh Motie was lone specialist batter who put up a fight with his career-best 55, which included a crucial 68-run partnership for the final wicket with Jomel Warrican, who remained unbeaten on 36, including two sixes.
Noman, introduced as the first bowling change, dismissed West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite LBW, triggering a dramatic collapse. The visitors' plummeted from 32 for 2 to 38 for 8 in a mere 14 deliveries.
Motie then stitched a 41-run partnership for the ninth wicket with Kemar Roach (25). The 38-year-old left-arm spinner Ali subsequently claimed the final two wickets, securing his eighth five-wicket haul in an innings.
Pakistan opted for their successful strategy from the first Test in Multan, where they secured a 127-run victory, by deploying spin bowlers extensively, with the pitch offering turn from the opening over.
Pakistan's previous hat-trick achievers in fast bowling include Wasim Akram (two hat-tricks against Sri Lanka in 1999), Abdul Razzaq (against Sri Lanka in 2000), Mohammad Sami (against Sri Lanka in 2002) and Naseem Shah (against Bangladesh in 2020).
The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the ...
Read MoreThe TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide.
From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more.
The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics.
We track news wires for key stories, conduct exclusive player interviews in both text and video formats, and file content from print editions and reporters. We keep track of all viral stories, trending topics and produce our own copies on the subjects.
We deliver accurate, engaging, and up-to-the-minute sports content, round the clock.
Read Less
Start a Conversation
Post comment