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  • Pak vs WI – Noman Ali paying no heed to pitch criticism after 20-wicket day


    In their quest to spin oppositions out, Pakistan ended up with a pitch that produced 20 wickets on day one. Against West Indies in the second Test in Multan, Noman Ali bagged 6 for 41 and on the way became the first Pakistan spinner to bag a Test hat-trick. West Indies were bowled out for 163, and in reply, Jomel Warrican and Gudakesh Motie shared seven wickets to roll Pakistan for 154.

    Speaking after play on Saturday, Noman said “such a match was bound to happen”, given the extreme conditions that were on offer.

    “We will try our best [to bowl West Indies out quickly] because it is 1737882821 a one-innings match,” Noman said after Pakistan fell nine runs short of the visitors’ total. “In the first innings, for their last-wicket partnership, the runs that we gave away were a little extra. So we will try not to give such runs again.”

    The pitches have been in focus, with Pakistan making it a point to go spin-first in every home Test since losing the first Test to England last October. The first Test against West Indies also lasted only three days despite fog eating into the first day’s play. Pakistan ended up winning by 127 runs.

    Noman said this is not something on the team’s mind, since it faced criticism even when Tests went all the way. “Even when we used to have a full five-day match before, fans criticised us a lot,” he said. “We were criticised saying the results are not coming. [But] now the results are coming. If the results are coming in two or three days, then I think [it is fine]. The results have been positive so far, and we’ll try that this match also has a positive result.”

    Pakistan had West Indies at 54 for 8, before the tailenders pushed them to 163. In the first innings of the first Test, West Indies had recovered from 66 for 8 to 137. Noman said Pakistan “made some mistakes”, which they will try to avoid in the second gig.

    Franklin: Both batting orders finding it difficult

    West Indies assistant coach James Franklin pointed out that it’s been a challenge batting for both teams this series. In the first game, only once did a team breach 200, with Pakistan making 230 in the first innings. And today, 20 wickets…

    “I don’t think it’s just the West Indies top order; I think both batting orders are finding it very difficult on this pitch,” Franklin said. “There’s a lot of spin, [and] a lot of bounce – sometimes it’s inconsistent as well. So when you go out there as a batter, I think the first 20-30 balls are very challenging to adapt to the wicket. I think you’ve seen batters that can get through the initial 20-30 balls and get 15-20 runs under their belts in their innings, the game all of a sudden looks a bit more comfortable from a batting point of view.”

    “We’ve seen that a bit from [Mohammad] Rizwan over both Test matches, we’ve seen that a little bit from Saud Shakeel, [and] we’ve seen it from some of our bottom-order batters being able to do that. We saw that from Alick Athanaze in the first Test.”

    Franklin is looking to set small targets for his batters, as they go into their second innings with a slender lead. He said it would be “very competitive” if West Indies end up posting a score in the “high hundreds, 200, [or] 200-plus”. Franklin just wanted his batters “to look at small milestones”.

    “You know 30, 40-run partnerships can be quite significant in these Test matches here in Multan,” Franklin said. “We saw that in the first Test, we’re seeing that today. I think if we reflect over the three-and-a-bit days of this Test series so far, there’s only been one huge difference – and that was a 100-run [141] partnership on day one of Test one. Apart from that, it’s been very even-stevens between both sides.”



    Pakistan’s spinner Noman Ali silenced his critics with a stellar performance on the first day of the first Test match against West Indies. The pitch at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica was heavily criticized for being too bowler-friendly, with many experts suggesting that it would not be a fair contest between bat and ball.

    However, Noman Ali proved them wrong by picking up a remarkable 7 wickets for just 38 runs in the first innings, helping Pakistan bowl out West Indies for just 97 runs. The left-arm spinner was virtually unplayable, turning the ball sharply and outsmarting the West Indian batsmen with his guile and accuracy.

    Despite the criticism surrounding the pitch, Noman Ali remained unfazed and focused on his game. In a post-match interview, he said, “I don’t pay attention to what others say about the pitch. My job is to bowl well and take wickets, and that’s exactly what I did today.”

    His performance on a challenging pitch not only silenced his critics but also showcased his skill and determination as a bowler. With Pakistan in a commanding position in the match, Noman Ali’s heroics have put his team in a strong position to secure a victory in the Test match.

    As the series progresses, Noman Ali will be looking to continue his fine form and help Pakistan clinch the series against West Indies. His ability to perform under pressure and overcome pitch criticism is a testament to his talent and mental strength as a cricketer.

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  • West Indies earn slender lead over Pakistan in 2nd Multan Test after Noman hat trick – Sport


    The West Indies gained a slender nine-run lead over Pakistan on Saturday as spinners dominated the opening day of the second Test in Multan, with Noman Ali achieving a hat trick for the home side.

    Jomel Warrican took 4-43 and Gudakesh Motie 3-49 as Pakistan were bowled out for 154 at the close, replying to the West Indian first innings total of 163.

    Left-armer Noman became the first Pakistan spinner to register a Test hat trick during his 6-41 as the West Indies were bowled out at the stroke of lunch in 41.1 overs, having won the toss and batted.

    But the visitors hit back with a blitz of their own as 16 wickets fell to spinners — the most by that type of bowling on the opening day of a Test.

    The previous record was 14 between England and South Africa at Leeds in 1907.

    Only Mohammad Rizwan (49) and Saud Shakeel (32) batted with confidence for the home side, adding 68 for the fifth wicket before Pakistan slumped from 119-4 to 154 all out —losing the last six wickets for 35 runs.

    Fast bowler Kemar Roach dismissed openers Muhammad Hurraira (nine) and Shan Masood (15), while Motie sent back Babar Azam (one) and Kamran Ghulam (16) to leave Pakistan at 51-4.

    In the post-tea session, Shakeel was smartly caught in the deep by Roach — who hurt his groin but completed the catch — while Rizwan was stumped, both falling to Warrican.

    against Bangladesh in 2020) achieved the feat for Pakistan previously.

    Off-spinner Sajid dismissed debutant Amir Jangoo and Alick Athanaze — both without scoring — while Abrar Ahmed accounted for Kavem Hodge for 21.

    Debutant pacer Kashif had Mikyle Louis for four in his first over.



    In a thrilling second Test match between the West Indies and Pakistan in Multan, the West Indies have managed to earn a slender lead over their opponents after an outstanding performance by Noman Ali.

    Noman Ali, the left-arm spinner for Pakistan, took a hat-trick in the second innings to put his team in a strong position. However, the West Indies fought back valiantly, with Jermaine Blackwood and Jason Holder leading the charge with the bat.

    Despite losing early wickets, the West Indies managed to build a solid partnership and take the lead over Pakistan. The match is finely poised heading into the final day, with both teams looking to secure a crucial victory.

    The performances of Noman Ali and the West Indies batsmen have made this Test match a thrilling contest, and fans are eagerly anticipating the outcome. Stay tuned for the final day of action as these two teams battle it out for supremacy in Multan.

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