Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan engaged in some banter with West Indies batter Kevin Sinclair on Day 2 of the first Test between the two teams at Multan Cricket Stadium on Saturday, January 18. Pakistan had a commanding lead, finishing the day 202 runs ahead in their second innings.
After being bowled out for 230 in their first innings, Pakistan made a strong comeback, thanks to exceptional bowling performances from spin twins Noman Ali and Sajid Khan. The West Indies batters struggled against their relentless spin attack, collapsing to 42/6 in just 11.2 overs.
When Noman Ali dismissed Kevin Imlach for the sixth wicket, Sinclair came to the crease and was greeted by Rizwan’s sledging. A video that quickly went viral on social media shows Rizwan saying, “Yeah brother, come to the graveyard. You enjoying the bowling brother?” as he welcomed Sinclair.
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On Day 2, Pakistan resumed their first innings at 143/4, with Saud Shakeel (56*) and Mohammad Rizwan (51*) at the crease. The pair built a solid partnership of 141 runs before Sinclair dismissed Shakeel for 84.
After his departure, Pakistan’s lower order struggled against the spin bowling of Sinclair (2/61) and Jomel Warrican (3/69), eventually being bowled out for 230. Rizwan also fell for 71, getting trapped in front of the stumps by Sinclair.
Noman Ali claims his seventh five-wicket haul
Despite being dismissed for a low total, Pakistan secured a substantial first-innings lead of 93 runs, thanks to Noman Ali’s seventh five-wicket haul in Tests. The left-arm spinner finished with figures of 5/39, while Sajid Khan also made a strong impact, taking 4/65.
Together, they dismantled the West Indies batting lineup, bowling them out for just 137. With a 93-run lead, Pakistan made a solid start in their second innings, led by captain Shan Masood, who scored a half-century (52 off 70).
At the end of the day, Pakistan was 109/3, extending their lead over the West Indies to 202 runs, with Kamran Ghulam (9*) and Saud Shakeel (2*) at the crease.
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