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Rizwan cites ‘tough pitch’ as Pakistan recover vs Windies on fog-hit day
Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan sweeps on the first day of the opening Test cricket match against West Indies at Multan Cricket Stadium on Friday. (Photos: AFP)
MULTAN, Pakistan (AFP) — Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan hit unbeaten half-centuries to lead a Pakistan fightback in the first Test against the West Indies on Friday, as the hosts reached 143-4 at the close of a fog-hit opening day.
When bad light in Multan ended play with just 41.3 overs bowled, Shakeel was 56 not out for his ninth half-century and Rizwan was 51 not out for his 11th.
The pair added 97 after coming together, with Pakistan in real trouble at 46-4.
The left-right combination of Shakeel and Rizwan negotiated the three-spinner West Indies attack with aplomb, after fast bowler Jayden Seales initially left the home team struggling.
“This pitch is tough to bat on,” said Rizwan.
“We batted with caution and just took advantage of loose balls. It’s tough to judge what should be a good total but we will target 300 plus.”
Shakeel has so far cracked four boundaries while Rizwan has seven hits to the fence.
The incisive Seales finished the day with 3-21 off 10 overs.
“My aim was to build pressure and get wickets,” Seales said. “I sense spin will play a major role on this pitch going forward.”
Sensing the dry and grassless Multan Stadium pitch will be tricky for batting on the last two days — and with spin set to play a major role — the home team opted to bat after winning the toss.
But play was delayed because of early morning fog compounded by poor air quality, resulting in limited visibility and wiping out the first session.
Both teams started with three spinners and just one front-line fast bowler, and the tourists opened the bowling with left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie alongside Seales.
It was Seales who provided the breakthrough, forcing an edge off debutant Muhammad Hurraira to wicketkeeper Tevin Imlach in the sixth over. Hurraira scored six.
Three overs later, Motie dismissed skipper Shan Masood off a faint edge to the wicketkeeper for 11, before Seales trapped Kamran Ghulam leg before with a sharp incoming delivery for five.
It became 46-4 when Babar Azam edged Seales behind the wicket for eight, continuing a poor run of scores at home for Pakistan’s premier batter.
The two-match series is part of the World Test Championship. Pakistan currently rank eighth and the West Indies ninth and last.
In the ongoing test match between Pakistan and the West Indies, Rizwan cites ‘tough pitch’ as Pakistan recover on a fog-hit day. Despite difficult playing conditions caused by heavy fog, Pakistan managed to make a strong comeback in their first innings after losing early wickets.Captain Mohammad Rizwan played a crucial role in stabilizing the innings, scoring a gritty half-century to lead Pakistan’s recovery. In a post-match interview, Rizwan mentioned that the pitch was challenging to bat on due to uneven bounce and movement off the seam, making it tough for the batsmen to settle in.
Despite the tough conditions, Rizwan praised his team’s resilience and determination to fight back against a strong West Indies bowling attack. He emphasized the importance of partnerships and building a solid foundation for the team to build a competitive total.
As the match progresses, Pakistan will be looking to capitalize on their recovery and put up a strong performance in the remaining days of the test match. Rizwan’s leadership and fighting spirit will be crucial in guiding his team towards a successful outcome in this closely contested match.
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Shakeel, Rizwan lead recovery against West Indies in fog-hit 1st Multan Test – Sport
Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan helped Pakistan fight back from a poor start in the first Test against the West Indies on Friday to reach 143-4 at the close of a fog-hit opening day.
When bad light ended play with just 41.3 overs bowled, Shakeel was unbeaten on 56 for his ninth half-century, while Rizwan was 51 not out for his 11th.
The pair added 97 after coming together with Pakistan in trouble at 46-4.
The left-right combination of Shakeel and Rizwan negotiated the three-spinner West Indies attack with confidence after fast bowler Jayden Seales initially left the home team struggling.
Sensing the dry and grassless Multan Stadium pitch would be tough for batting on the last two days — and with spin set to play a major role — the home team opted to bat after winning the toss.
But play was delayed owing to early morning fog compounded by poor air quality, resulting in poor visibility and wiping out the first session.
Shakeel has so far cracked four boundaries while Rizwan has seven hits to the fence.
Seales finished with 3-21 off 10 overs.
Both teams started with three spinners and just one frontline fast bowler and the tourists opened the bowling with left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie alongside Seales.
It was Seales who provided the breakthrough, forcing an edge off debutant Muhammad Hurraira to wicketkeeper Tevin Imlach in the sixth over. Hurraira scored six.
Three overs later, Motie dismissed Masood off a faint edge to the wicketkeeper for 11 before Seales trapped Kamran Ghulam leg-before with a sharp incoming delivery for five.
It became 46-4 when Babar Azam edged Seales behind the wicket for eight, continuing a poor run of scores at home from Pakistan’s premier batter.
The two-match series is part of the World Test Championship’s third cycle (2023-2025). Pakistan currently rank eighth and the West Indies ninth and last.
In a thrilling match plagued by fog delays, Shakeel and Rizwan stepped up to lead Pakistan’s recovery against West Indies in the 1st Multan Test. Despite the challenging conditions, the duo showcased their resilience and skill to guide the team to a strong position. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting match! #PakistanCricket #MultanTest #Shakeel #Rizwan #WestIndies
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